Mark 7 Cracked Carriage
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 4:22 pm
I have a Mark 7 which is just now 2 years old. The Carriage is cracked on the front side where the Table Support Tubes fit.
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Re: Mark 7 Cracked Carriage
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 4:30 pm
I would immediately contact the mothership. They should take care of you ....
Re: Mark 7 Cracked Carriage
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 5:24 pm
I sent in a message to "Contact us" prior to posting here. Will see what they say during business hours --
Re: Mark 7 Cracked Carriage
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 6:11 pm
Keep us posted. Customer service is second to none.
Do you know how it happened?
Do you know how it happened?
Re: Mark 7 Cracked Carriage
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 8:00 pm
I was getting ready to turn some pens using the Universal tool rest when I noticed the crack. The last thing I had done that required the table was the drill press to prep the pen blanks a couple of weeks ago.
Re: Mark 7 Cracked Carriage
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 10:17 pm
Is it possible that you tightened the hold down bolts too much when you last used the Universal Tool rest?
Bill V
Bill V
Re: Mark 7 Cracked Carriage
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 10:42 pm
WoW! Has anyone ever seen this? I can't imagine how that could occur. SS carriages have been around for almost for ever 
.
I expect the MS will make you whole.
. I expect the MS will make you whole.
Re: Mark 7 Cracked Carriage
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 6:32 am
The Universal Tool Rest does not put any pressure on that area.
Re: Mark 7 Cracked Carriage
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:48 am
brown50 wrote:The Universal Tool Rest does not put any pressure on that area.
What area does it place under stress?
Re: Mark 7 Cracked Carriage
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 12:18 pm
It clamps to the saddle between the rails.