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Hello,

The saw guard that came with my Mark VII looks very different from the others I have.
It doesn't have a full front guard--just like weird side and lower guards.
Is this normal or is it missing something?
It honestly looks like this is how it was manufactured.
I just made an unexpected score (I only wanted two pieces but had to bargain for a whole lot of pieces) and got it all set up and now one of my machines has to go because I am just out of room.
I love the design of the VII but all of my others are Mark Vs so for compatibility issues
Before I give it to a friend I want to see if this is normal.
Any help appreciated.

Thank you.
Gerry

The one shown in your picture is the upgrade to the Mark V system seen here http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... system.htm There were at least two optional saw guard at the time of the Mark VII; one shown in the operator's manual and one in the Magna accessory catalog. Lower shop is a mess

Couple more photos.

Thanks for the info!
This was the only guard that came with Mark VII when I got it.
I didn't realize the Mark Vone would fit.
I got metal guards with some of my Mark Vs and larger
Plastic ones (for the 12"--this just fits the 10" blade) with others
I don't see a problem using it on the Mark VIi--is there
A problem I should know about?

The size of the table may cause problems.

Not trying to hijack this thread but curiosity got the best of me. I notice in the first photo the carriage raise and lock mechanism is similar to the rack mechanism. I have not seen this version before. Is this an earlier or later model??

By the way that is one fine looking Mark VII!!

Don G

dgreen810 wrote:Not trying to hijack this thread but curiosity got the best of me. I notice in the first photo the carriage raise and lock mechanism is similar to the rack mechanism. I have not seen this version before. Is this an earlier or later model??

By the way that is one fine looking Mark VII!!

Don G

Good Eye! I missed that! I am guessing a PO modification. * See post 237900

James

Just noticed there is another one listed right now on eBay located in Hayes, KS with the same carriage set up. If I were to guess, I would guess it is probably an early version?? I like the looks of it and am going to see if I can adapt a rack set up I have.

Don G

Bump

I still want to know more about the two versions of carriage table lift mechanisms??? Which one is the original??

I am also interested in a Mark VII Upper and lower saw blade guard if someone has one they would part with??

Don G

The table raising mechanism on my Mark VII is the same as seen in the photo. I don't have the serial # so I have no idea if it is early or late.