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Mark VII Journey - Reassembly

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This thread is half of a pair of indexed references to various breakdown and reassembly efforts with a Mark VII that I am restoring.

The breakdown thread is https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=11373

This thread will be the reassembly 'half'.


Build in progress! Much to come! As it all gets done a piece at a time.

Main Shaft https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=11985

Motor https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=11986

Headstock https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?p=137245#post137245

Motor belt tribulations(a long tangential thread) https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=13906

Carriage https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=12564

Rip Fence https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=12666

Tables https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?p=145326#post145326

Tail Stock and Tool Rest https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=12915

Miter Gauge https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=13024

Shaper Fence https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=13031

Lower Tubes https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=13120

Upper assembly https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?p=177990#post177990

Way tube rack replacement http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/viewt ... 25#p196725

"Bag Box" additions(drawer) http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/gener ... 18393.html

"Bag Box" additions(bottom) http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/maint ... 18489.html
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Re: Mark VII Journey - Reassembly

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I made several pdf files for JPG work that he did on a Mark VII
Mark VII - Another journey begins by JPG.pdf
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Mark VII - Base Assembly Break Down.pdf
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Mark VII - Reassembly by JPG - Part 1.pdf
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Mark VII - Reassembly by JPG- Part 2.pdf
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I hope you all enjoy the pdfs.
JPG sure did a GREAT job putting all the info on the forums.
He put a lot of hours working on the Mark VII.
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Re: Mark VII Journey - Reassembly

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Soon(?) to come, the reassembly of the base. Several alterations to the 'bag box'.

i.e. the job is not complete!!!
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Re: Mark VII Journey - Reassembly

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As always, a pleasure to see what you have done and learn more.

Well done. Anticipating your next postings.

Everett
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