Replacement base for Mk V?

[a1gutterman]

I believe you are correct - the tool cabinets were subject of a big clearance special. One of the Folkerths also sold a number of the cabinets on eBay. That, however, does not necessarily mean that Shopsmith will no longer offer these items for sale as part of their catalog.

I believe I have seen them run clearance specials on items that they still sell.

On January 1, 2009, I received an e-mail offer for the cabinets. I still have it (I had to remove the pictures in order to post it):

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Please note that they have discontinued them. They even state that they will knot be re-ordering them.

[a1gutterman]

I am considering replacing the base of my Mk V with a rolling cabinet.

I have the mobile casters, but would really like to add more mass and stability for lathe work, plus larger urethane casters for better mobility/smoother rolling. I have seen the cabinets that hang off the way tubes, but would like to completely replace the sheet-metal legs.

While I am at it, I'd make the whole thing a bit taller since I never use the table saw and use the Lathe a lot.

Does anyone have any good plans or images as a jumping off point?

A really clever person might be able to design a base that could be height adjustable.

[allsas]

Why not make a Bench Top ShopSmith? I made a couple of stands for working on and storing the headstock. I am thinking tha it would be easy to build a sanding table, grinding rest, buffing stand, etc on the beveled 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 rails in the Way tube holes.
[ATTACH]5278[/ATTACH]

The dimensions and layout are in [ATTACH]5277[/ATTACH] from the drawing package. Parts list is 2 runnere, 2 sides, 2 end braces, 2 support stringers, and 2 rails(Tube replacements). There is room for some gliders underneath for sliding it on a benchtop.

Now this isn't as nutty as it sounds. First, it was made to work on and store a spare headstock, Second, It is to protect and POSSIBLY get some use out of a spare headstock and exercise it frequently. Next its compact, It can be moved (easily -for those under 60) to a work table, stand, 55 gallon barrel, etc. The stand has enough clearance so the cord doesn't get crimped. You can access the motor pan screws. The picture was taken with out the belt cover in place because this headstock needs an idler shaft bearing replacement. Come on think about it, before you remember all those stupid things that were promoted in the Owners Manuals on RAS from the 50's.

Work Safely, build a guard for the grinder, wire wheel, router bit, etc.........

Thanks for opening the Thread, I'll send you an aftermarket feed stop washer (37) if you send me your address. I was waiting for some to bring up the topic. Now if I can fit a Power Pro in the stand.

[dkerfoot]

A really clever person might be able to design a base that could be height adjustable.

You know I thought about that. I decided I am probably not clever enough to make it height adjustable and as rock-solid as I want without getting into some serious $$$ and complications.

It would be nice though. For my purposes, the challenge will be to bring the lathe up higher without putting the bandsaw too high.

As I look at my list of higher priority projects (as determined by LOML) this will definitely have to wait for winter.

[robinson46176]

I suppose this could be over-kill...
http://www.automotive-online.com/articles/hydraulic-car-lift.jpg

[dlbristol]

I think you have a great idea! Mount the SS on a big monolithic concrete block and move the entire shop up and down with that lift. I love these kinds of threads because I am always amazed at the creativity and desire to solve problems. I'm still working on making the basic stuff work well, but its fun to just follow along and see what you guys can do.

[JPG]

I suppose this could be over-kill...
http://www.automotive-online.com/articles/hydraulic-car-lift.jpg

Not sure I would enjoy working under that rigging!:(

[a1gutterman]

You know I thought about that. I decided I am probably not clever enough to make it height adjustable and as rock-solid as I want without getting into some serious $$$ and complications.

It would be nice though. For my purposes, the challenge will be to bring the lathe up higher without putting the bandsaw too high.

As I look at my list of higher priority projects (as determined by LOML) this will definitely have to wait for winter.

Once upon a time, I made an height adjustable base for a piece of equipment. The one I designed worked much like an apple box: There was the base that sat on the floor, a 3/4" plywood rectangle with 4 sides and a bottom (casters were knot used, but there is no reason that they could knot be used); then there was the "lid" which was just a slightly larger (so it could slide over the base box) 3/4" plywood rectangle with 4 sides and a top. The ends of both boxes had holes that allowed dowels to be inserted to hold the two boxes at the height desired. All I had to do was pull the dowels, raise or lower the upper box and re-insert the dowels. The piece of equipment just mounted on top of the upper box.

I can visualize a similar arrangement for the Mark V, but with the weight, maybe a bottle jack could be utilized.

If you do knot want to go to the trouble of creating a new base for your Mark V, you could just create a stand that you can roll it up on to, built to the height for comfortable lathe use. The stand could be filled with sand or concrete and you could strap the Mark V onto it for stability.

Another method, wood be to create a heavy duty wall rack that had pipes sticking out like shelf brackets. You could adjust the pipes to different heights and mount the bench tubes on the pipes. This only allows access to one side of the Mark V , but if you are only doing this for lathe work it should work well.

If you do knot like these ideas, just think a little; I bet you could come up with some inexpensive alternate methods of your own.

[discordanian]

Excellent point. I don't see a lift-assist in the near future, but the legs of the table will need to be accommodated.

As for the new electronic model - it just figures they would announce it the day AFTER I won the bidding on a speed reducer on eBay! Of course, it all depends on where the come in on price.

Not to hijack the thread but: The new electronic model seems to have a greater higher end, but I think that the low end is about the same, so a speed reducer is probably still a good investment.

[ryanbp01]

I am considering replacing the base of my Mk V with a rolling cabinet.

I have the mobile casters, but would really like to add more mass and stability for lathe work, plus larger urethane casters for better mobility/smoother rolling. I have seen the cabinets that hang off the way tubes, but would like to completely replace the sheet-metal legs.

While I am at it, I'd make the whole thing a bit taller since I never use the table saw and use the Lathe a lot.

Does anyone have any good plans or images as a jumping off point?

dkerfoot:
I think I may have found a solution to your problem. Send me a PM with your address and I will make you a copy, if you want it.

BPR