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Hi guys. I'm Rob and i just acquired a 1985 Mark V. Its was given to me by my grandfather in-law. Its been sitting in an open shed so it is rusted pretty good in some places. Have to replace the speed changer as it was broken when he bought it. but i have to tear the whole thing down to get it all back to a functional state to really see what I'm working with. I am very excited to have this amazing tool.

Welcome to the Forum:) You can review many of the older posts re: removing rust and re-furbishing Mark Vs.

If you have questions concerning getting your machine in smooth running condition, just ask! There are many forum members that are willing to help.

Hi, welcome to the group! I am a newbie, so, I will refrain from offering advise:) We have a very supportive bunch here, they should be able to help you through any problems you encounter.

Welcome, I am also a newbie and have not only received advice but a much needed part from a forum member. Great group!

Welcome to the forum. You will find a lot of information here. Let us know where you are, there may be someone close to you.

I live in walker Louisiana. Work in baton rouge. thanks for the info. with two kids i haven't really had time to play with it. hoping next weekend to really get my hands dirty.

rballard71 wrote:I live in walker Louisiana. Work in baton rouge. thanks for the info. with two kids i haven't really had time to play with it. hoping next weekend to really get my hands dirty.

Welcome! Do read the sticky posts at the top of the Maintenance & Repair Forum

Thanks for all the welcomes. Good news i got it running. Got it cleaned up. Now to learn how to use it. So i got the saw setup but it also has the jointer. i think im missing a knuckle for it because i cant figure out how to connect the jointer to the motor. Ive been flipping through the manual with no luck. Defiantly going to be doing some reading in the next few weeks. thanks in advance for any info/help.

rballard71 wrote:Thanks for all the welcomes. Good news i got it running. Got it cleaned up. Now to learn how to use it. So i got the saw setup but it also has the jointer. i think im missing a knuckle for it because i cant figure out how to connect the jointer to the motor. Ive been flipping through the manual with no luck. Defiantly going to be doing some reading in the next few weeks. thanks in advance for any info/help.

I think this might be what you are searching for.

Welcome to the forum and to the world of sawdust and glue.

Finally got her put in my shed. Did some cleaning still got a little more to do. Over all I am one happy camper. Actually got to make some shavings also.
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