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I'm a newbie with a used Shopsmith Mark V and I was wondering if someone could explain to me how to mount the accessory table so that it can be adjusted to different heights. At this point the accessory table just bottoms out when I slide into it's base(the left side with the two holes).

I know that the "Accessory Mount Locks" secures the extension table but at this moment I can not figure out how to do it...(I don't know if I am missing a part or if I'm too much of a newb)

I would greatly appreciate any and all help...thanks!

jalisciense wrote:I'm a newbie with a used Shopsmith Mark V and I was wondering if someone could explain to me how to mount the accessory table so that it can be adjusted to different heights. At this point the accessory table just bottoms out when I slide into it's base(the left side with the two holes).

I know that the "Accessory Mount Locks" secures the extension table but at this moment I can not figure out how to do it...(I don't know if I am missing a part or if I'm too much of a newb)

I would greatly appreciate any and all help...thanks!

You should have what looks like a round handle between those two holes that the accessory table tubes fit in. That is your locking mechanism. As you rotate it, threaded inserts at either end, which are held by guides in the casting, are pushed out against the accessory table's tubes to lock it in place, or they are pulled inward to free the table.

Parts 10, 11, 12 and 21, 22, 23 in this diagram:

The lock consists of three parts. The knurled cylinder, and a square headed screw in each end. One screw is right hand threaded, and the opposite end one is left hand threaded.

If the screws are not adjusted properly(equal projection from the ends), the locks will not be effective.

To adjust, first remove from the end casting. When the screws are 'screwed' close to the ends, the cylinder will slip out with the square heads sliding in a groove in the casting at each end.

Once in hand, rotate the screws until they are all the way into the cylinder(remember one is left handed thread).

After they are both all the way in, back them out about one turn each. This should extend them out enough so the heads will engage both slots in the casting and it can be slid in all the way.

Now the confusing part: Depending upon which way the cylinder was inserted into the slots, rotating the cylinder will either cause the screws to extend further or retract into the cylinder. By rotating in the direction that extends them, the screw heads will pass through holes and into the bore that the table mounting legs are inserted.

Reverse rotation so the screw heads are just out of the bore, and insert the table tubes. Again rotate the cylinder so the screws again extend towards the bore, and they will press against the legs thus holding them in place.


I realize this is a bit lengthy for something so simple, but there are several places to get it wrong! The most important thing is to make sure both screw heads contact the tubes and the cylinder does NOT contact the casting at either end when the tube is locked.

The cylinder etc. can be inserted so pulling up from the outside either tightens of loosens the lock. Reversing the cylinder end for end reverses the action.

I greatly appreciate the breadth and depth of your reply. Thanks!

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