mark v mounted planer

[rpmilius]

I just bought a Mark V with bandsaw and planer that I found on CL. I found the serial numbers on the mkv headstock and bandsaw and it looks like both were made in 1985. I'm assuming the planer was made in the same year, but I don't know because I can't seem to find the serial number. There are some numbers on the planer motor, but they're just motor specs, no serial number. Can anybody give me a clue where to find it? Is is possible that it was on a sticker that fell off?

There are a few parts missing (crank to change depth, safety key, clamps for mounting on the mark v) and I want to replace the outfeed roller because the one that's in there is deteriorating. I ordered a manual. Is there anything I need to be aware of for a presumably 1985 vintage mark v planer?

thanks!
Bob

[billmayo]

I just bought a Mark V with bandsaw and planer that I found on CL. I found the serial numbers on the mkv headstock and bandsaw and it looks like both were made in 1985. I'm assuming the planer was made in the same year, but I don't know because I can't seem to find the serial number. There are some numbers on the planer motor, but they're just motor specs, no serial number. Can anybody give me a clue where to find it? Is is possible that it was on a sticker that fell off?

There are a few parts missing (crank to change depth, safety key, clamps for mounting on the mark v) and I want to replace the outfeed roller because the one that's in there is deteriorating. I ordered a manual. Is there anything I need to be aware of for a presumably 1985 vintage mark v planer?

thanks!
Bob

The new Shopsmith outfeed roller kit comes with good and clear instructions on how to disassemble the Thickness Planer that is not covered in the planer manual. I found these instructions were easiler to accomplish than the rebuilding of the headstock and was surprised how quickly they can be done. Keep track of all the shim washers when disassembling and replace them back in the same position. You need several sizes allen wrenches and make a table height adjustment tool (cut off auto valve or similar tool) which is covered in the instructions. You will need a planer knife setting tool for adjusting the planer knives once they are sharpen. Contact me if any questions

[rpmilius]

The new Shopsmith outfeed roller kit comes with good and clear instructions on how to disassemble the Thickness Planer that is not covered in the planer manual. I found these instructions were easiler to accomplish than the rebuilding of the headstock and was surprised how quickly they can be done. Keep track of all the shim washers when disassembling and replace them back in the same position.

thanks! I'll order the outfeed roller kit today.

make a table height adjustment tool (cut off auto valve or similar tool) which is covered in the instructions.

Not sure if I understand this part. Are you saying that making this tool is covered in the outfeed roller kit instructions? or is this a tool that I can make to replace the missing crank? or both? What is a "cut off auto valve" and where can I find one? or are you saying I can cut off an "auto valve" and use that instead of the crank? again, not sure what you mean by an "auto valve." Modify an intake/exhaust valve of a car engine?

I'm interested in make a tool to replace the height adjustment crank since it looks like ss want to charge $38 for a replacement. I was wondering if I could modify something like this:
United-States-WP8888C-Metal-Crank

thanks again,
Bob

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thanks! I'll order the outfeed roller kit today.



Not sure if I understand this part. Are you saying that making this tool is covered in the outfeed roller kit instructions? or is this a tool that I can make to replace the missing crank? or both? What is a "cut off auto valve" and where can I find one? or are you saying I can cut off an "auto valve" and use that instead of the crank? again, not sure what you mean by an "auto valve." Modify an intake/exhaust valve of a car engine?

I'm interested in make a tool to replace the height adjustment crank since it looks like ss want to charge $38 for a replacement. I was wondering if I could modify something like this:
United-States-WP8888C-Metal-Crank

thanks again,
Bob

The cut off valve is to allow you to properly synchronize the table height screw posts to the chain and each other. This adjustment assures the table is tangent to the cutter head from infeed end to outfeed end and parallel across the blades(end to end of the blades. It is essentially a gauge that indicates the height of the table top to connecting rods(one infeed, one outfeed) that are parallel with the cutter head/blades. The adjustment(s) are made by rotating the post screws one sprocket tooth at a time for each of the 4 posts. All the while releasing and tightening chain tension between 'tweeks'.

Actually anything that has a stable base(to sit in the table) and a small area surface parallel to the bottom. I used a piece of MDF, but it is susceptible to wear.

This can become a maddening experience(sorta like a certain band saw adjustment(only "worser"!)

The shaft the crank attaches to is 5/16" diameter and is double flatted with a thickness of 3/16". The older style was a wheel crank with a built in adjustable scale having a 1/128" resolution(45°). Is it possible you have it, but have not(yet) recognized it?

[rpmilius]

The cut off valve is to allow you to properly synchronize the table height screw posts to the chain and each other.

ah! I think I understand now...

The shaft the crank attaches to is 5/16" diameter and is double flatted with a thickness of 3/16". The older style was a wheel crank with a built in adjustable scale having a 1/128" resolution(45&#176]

nope, I don't have it. I'll have to take a close look at the shaft and see if I can modify something to fit. Or just shell out the $38.

thanks,
Bob