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Mark IV?
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:53 pm
by Steamdragon
Someone has what they are calling a Mark IV for sale in my area.
First was there a Mark IV?
Second the picture looks like a much newer powerhead with the wide red power switch.
Any thoughts?
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/tls/5549337282.html
Re: Mark IV?
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:58 pm
by algale
No, there never was a Mark IV.
Its a frankensmith: Mark 5 Greenie, with two carriages, and two main tables and a modern grey headstock. Note that the ad (not that I'd trust it) says its got the 3/4 hp motor.
Re: Mark IV?
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 11:29 pm
by JPG
Yep it is a whatzit. That is not bad, just unusual.
I am guessing the 'left' table is the original greenie and the 'right' table is a later version. It appears to have the 'upgraded' rip fence.
A bit high $ IMHO. Wait and it may be obtained for less. The seller seems eager.
Re: Mark IV?
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 11:43 pm
by ERLover
Take into the effect it is in San Fransisco, land of the daisies
Re: Mark IV?
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:42 am
by Tunahead44
I have a Mark IV
Re: Mark IV?
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 8:02 am
by dusty
Tunahead44 wrote:I have a Mark IV
Are you, by any chance, located in the San Francisco area?
I ask because the last person who posted here about a Shopsmith Mark IV had one listed for sale in the San Francisco area. This just might be "one of a kind".
This was back in April 2016.
Pictures - Please
Re: Mark IV?
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:49 pm
by chapmanruss
As Dusty asked please post a picture of where it says it is a Mark IV. Include one of the Belt Cover Vent Plate and if it has one because it was made in December 1987 or later, the serial & model number on the separate sticker.
Mark IV shows up from time to time in listings but I have yet to see one that is actually a Mark IV instead of being misnamed.