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landp
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[quote="JPG40504"]Which table? Mark V(500/505-520) or Mark VII (or Mark 5).

When dealing with mixed models I make NO assumptions! ]


How would I know the differences?
500 Headstock on a Mark 7 base. I can tilt the head up or down
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landp wrote:How would I know the differences?

1) Size.

2) Fence mount rail.

2) Post a pix and we will tell you!]http://www.shopsmith.com/academy/welcome.htm[/URL]
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landp wrote:BTW, what is PTWFE?
Power Tool Woodworking For Everyone. It's the "bible" for the Mark V. If you don't have a printed copy it is online here:

http://www.shopsmith.com/academy/introduction.htm
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Mark V Model 500 (1985) upgraded to 520 (2009) and PowerPro (2011); Bandsaw, Jointer, Jigsaw, Planer.
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landp wrote:BTW, what is PTWFE?
Power Tool Woodworking For Everyone.

I still refer to my 1955 version regularly.
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1955 Shopsmith Mark 5 S/N 296860 Workshop and Tools
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