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riddler wrote:I just picked up the elusive Mark VII (elusive to me in Baltimore that is:) ) It looks as if the SPT's and table inserts from the Mark V are all compatible but that the shaper fence is insufficiently long. Did Shopsmith make a shaper fence for the Mark VII , and if so, does anyone have a spare they are willing to sell? Any info is appreciated. I love this site--there is a lot of enthusiasm and knowledge to tap into.
Yes! I have never seen one, but sdssmith I believe has one(or at least has seen one!
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
SDSSmith wrote:Here are pics of the Mark VII fence I had. As I recall it is in Pennsylvania now.[ATTACH]12770[/ATTACH]
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I am curious how it attached to the MVII table??????
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
JPG40504 wrote:I am curious how it attached to the MVII table??????
Just like the shaper fence on a 510/520....two holes in the main table. Take a look at figure 30 in the following pdf. You will see the holes in the table.[ATTACH]12773[/ATTACH]
SDSSmith wrote:Just like the shaper fence on a 510/520....two holes in the main table.
Thank You! I did not know about the 'holes'!:)
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
riddler wrote:I just picked up the elusive Mark VII (elusive to me in Baltimore that is:) ) It looks as if the SPT's and table inserts from the Mark V are all compatible but that the shaper fence is insufficiently long. Did Shopsmith make a shaper fence for the Mark VII , and if so, does anyone have a spare they are willing to sell? Any info is appreciated. I love this site--there is a lot of enthusiasm and knowledge to tap into.
I have one, email me at damagi AT gmail dot com
Mark 7, Pro Planer, Jointer, Bandsaw w/Kreg, Biscuit Joiner, Belt Sander, Jig Saw, Ringmaster, DC3300, Overarm Pin Router, Incra Ultimate setup
riddler wrote:Thanks SDSSmith for the photos. At least I know what to look for now. If anyone turns one up I would love to know. Thanks.
Read the previous post!;) #74
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
I played around with my 500 shaper fence today while messing around in the garage and you could use a 500 shaper fence on the Mark VII. You would have to drill some holes in the table to make it work but it could be done with out much trouble and I don't think 2 holes in the table would hurt anything. Just suggesting as i know finding a shaper fence for the Mark VII might be a bit of a struggle. It took me quite a while to just find a rip fence for mine and when i saw it on EBay I bought it with buy it now as I knew how rare it was. I wonder if the 510/520 shaper fence would just bolt right up to a Mark VII it looks similar to the Mark VII hole arrangement.
Michael Mayo
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1960's SS Mark VII, 1954 Greenie, 1983 Mark V, Jointer, Bandsaw, Jigsaw, Dewalt Slider, Delta Super 10, Delta 8" Grinder, Craftsman compressor, Drill Doctor, Kreg PH Jig, Bosch Jigsaw, Craftsman Router and Table...........and adding more all the time....
Awesome Tool.....just picked up one to go with my Mark V's. Seems everything is intact and working. Now just to keep it that way! BTW had to go all the way to Tucson...nice trip...lot's of open country down that way!
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Chucks in Phoenix Mark V(5), Mark VII(2),Power Pro, Planer, Crafter Station, Jointer,Bandsaw(3),Lathe Duplicator,Belt Sander,Jig Saw,DC3300(2),"Sears Router Crafter", Post Drill, Stand alone Overarm Router. Jointmatic ++++,
chucks wrote:Awesome Tool.....just picked up one to go with my Mark V's. Seems everything is intact and working. Now just to keep it that way! BTW had to go all the way to Tucson...nice trip...lot's of open country down that way!
I am truly sorry that I was not able to save you the trip. I did not see it advertised! Where was it located in Tucson? Hope it wasn't someone I know.
"Making Sawdust Safely" Dusty
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