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Home Workshop System
WARNING
Read the SAFETY information
in the Introduction section and
complete the ASSEMBLY AND
ALIGNMENT procedures before
operating the Shopsmith Mark
V.
Use only Shopsmith parts and
accessories on your Mark V. Us-
ing non-Shopsmith parts may
create a hazardous condition
and will void your warranty.
Shopsmith Mark V
®
MARK V Model 520
Summary Manual
Designed and Built in Dayton, Ohio.

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Ronald Michelli
March 7, 2025

Head stock seems to have been bent on main 5/8 arbor. Opposite side spindle does not wobble. Help

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Pat Mattingly
April 7, 2025

The shopsmith I have is green, the motor runs but the speed control does seem to change.

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Mr. Anderson
April 7, 2025

If the Shopsmith MARK V Model 520 is running but the speed control is not working properly, possible issues could include:

1. The headstock may not be properly aligned or locked in place.
2. The speed control mechanism may be jammed or damaged.
3. There could be an issue with the internal components like the control sheave or idler sheave.
4. The motor is running, but the speed dial might not be engaging due to wear or misalignment.

These issues can prevent proper speed changes even though the motor runs.

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Summary of Contents for Shopsmith MARK V Model 520

  • Page 1 Shopsmith Mark V ® Home Workshop System MARK V Model 520 Summary Manual Designed and Built in Dayton, Ohio. WARNING Read the SAFETY information in the Introduction section and complete the ASSEMBLY AND ALIGNMENT procedures before operating the Shopsmith Mark Use only Shopsmith parts and accessories on your Mark V.
  • Page 2 To protect yourself from injury: NOTE KNOWING YOU CAN BE HURT IS MORE IMPORATNT THAN THE MOST EFFI- Shopsmith Mark V's are fitted to use with Dust CIENTLY DESIGNED GUARD ON A TOOL. Collection equipment. We recommend the Shopsmith DC3300 Dust Collection System.
  • Page 3 It develops more than 1-1/2 hp in use and surface. "pulls" 13-14 amps when running under a heavy Shopsmith Safety Kit load. The headstock motor runs on standard U.S. house current– 120 volts, 60 hz. The wire size (gauge) in the circuit you use must be rated WARNING for at least 15 amps.
  • Page 4 Use only tools made in conformity to EN-847- contacting a moving blade, cutter or disc. 1. They are not designed like Shopsmith parts. Do not wear loose clothing, ties, gloves, or Using non-Shopsmith parts may create a haz- jewelry.
  • Page 5 Mark V 520 Summary Manual spindle on which to mount the accessory. Make sure the machine rests firmly on the floor when in use– not up on the retractable casters. Do not force the stock. Always feed stock against the rotation of the blade, cutter or disc. Let the blade, cutter or disc get up to full speed before you feed the stock.
  • Page 6 Headrest– Holds the tie bar. Headrest Lock– Secures the Mark V in the horizon- tal position. The Shopsmith Mark V will perform all the func- Power Mount– Holds the extension table and the tions of a table saw, disc sander, drill press, hori- major accessories (Shopsmith Bandsaw, Jointer, Belt zontal boring machine, and wood lathe.
  • Page 7 Mark V 520 Summary Manual 23. Worktable – Holds the stock and provides a 34. Table Height Lock– Secures the table at any working surface. height. 24. Table Insert– Used for sawing, sanding, drilling 35. Carriage– Slides along the way tubes and holds and boring.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Specifications iary spindles. All three spindles revolve on permanently-lubricated, sealed ball bearings. The specifications of the Shopsmith Mark V will give Speed you an idea of its capabilities— A system of variable-diameter pulleys makes it pos- Capacities sible to adjust the speed of the main and upper auxiliary spindle from 700 rpm to 5,200 rpm.
  • Page 9 Mark V 520 Summary Manual Alignment of Mark V Also, remember that your Mark V could possibly go Tools Needed: out of alignment if it is moved to an area with 3/16" Allen wrench varying floor levelness. Remember to recheck align- 5/32"...
  • Page 10 Summary Manual Mark V Model 520 4. When the carriage lock handle locks into the horizontal position and the carriage no longer moves when the handle is in the horizontal position, tighten the nut a final 1/4 turn. WARNING Figure B-47...
  • Page 11 Mark V 520 Summary Manual 10. To install the drill chuck, mount the chuck on 13. Set the combination square against the bit and the spindle and align the chuck's set screw table, as shown in Figure B-55. The square with the spindle knob's set screw, as shown in should contact the bit along its entire length.
  • Page 12 Summary Manual Mark V Model 520 SET THE WORKTABLE'S 0° STOP SET THE WORKTABLE'S 0° STOP SET THE WORKTABLE'S 0° STOP SET THE WORKTABLE'S 0° STOP SET THE WORKTABLE'S 0° STOP 16. Remove the drill bit and drill chuck from the spindle.
  • Page 13 Mark V 520 Summary Manual 28. To adjust the 0° stop, simultaneously depress the table stop pin and use a 1/2" wrench to adjust the stop bolt. The stop bolt should just contact the side of the stop pin. Once the stop bolt is adjusted, the stop pin will "lock"...
  • Page 14 Summary Manual Mark V Model 520 ADJUST THE WORKTABLE'S 45° STOPS Figure B-71 32. Loosen the table height lock and raise the table until it clears the saw blade. Tighten the height lock. 33. Loosen the tilt lock and tilt the worktable to the right until it makes contact with the two 45°...
  • Page 15 Mark V 520 Summary Manual 43. Insert the long 5/32" Allen wrench through the miter gauge. Borrow a set screw from the lathe tool rest and use the short 5/32" Allen wrench to install it in either top miter gauge Figure B-77 hole, as seen in Figure B-74.
  • Page 16 Summary Manual Mark V Model 520 INSTALL THE TABLE INSERT IN THE WORKTABLE 46. Place the table insert in the worktable recess. Figure B-81 Use a 5/32" Allen wrench to start both screws. 47. First tighten the rear screw. Then the front of the insert will be sprung slightly above the table.
  • Page 17 Mark V 520 Summary Manual ADJUST THE 90° POSITIVE STOP ALIGN THE PRO FENCE PARALLEL WITH THE WORKTABLE 54 Use a small screwdriver to back out the 90° stop screw 2 to 3 turns, as shown in Figure B- 55. Place the miter gauge in the left slot of the worktable on the infeed side.
  • Page 18 Summary Manual Mark V Model 520 ALIGN THE EXTENSION TABLE 64. Fit the lower saw guard's clamp on the spindle quill. Line up the arbor set screw with the spindle knob's set screw (where the spindle NOTE flat is located). Use a 5/32" Allen wrench to...
  • Page 19 Mark V 520 Summary Manual 60. Mount the drill chuck on the spindle, as shown in Figure B-113. Completely close the chuck jaws, as in Figure B-114. Figure B-111 Figure B-115 Figure B-112 61. Mount the cup center into the tailstock's adjustable center, as seen in Figure B-115, then mount the tailstock into the base mount (right side).
  • Page 20 Summary Manual Mark V Model 520 Mode Setups Set- screw The Mark V Model converts to five modes– table saw, disc sander, drill press, horizontal boring, Figure B-119 and lathe. NOTE Reverse These Mode Setup procedures assume that there is...
  • Page 21 Mark V 520 Summary Manual spindle. Slide the guard cover in toward the CAUTION blade. DO NOT turn speed dial without machine running. CAUTION 4. After you turn on the Mark V, but before you Always move the guard cover in toward the blade before lowering the worktable.
  • Page 22 Summary Manual Mark V Model 520 Mount the sandpaper on the sanding disc. If away from the base mount. Tighten the you are mounting sandpaper for the first headstock and carriage locks. DO NOT time, clean the disc with denatured alcohol OVER TIGHTEN.
  • Page 23 Mark V 520 Summary Manual Setting Up you will probably find the cup center is "stuck" in the tailstock. If this is the case: the Horizontal Boring Mode a. Remove the tailstock from the machine. Turn the speed dial to "Slow", then turn off b.
  • Page 24 Summary Manual Mark V Model 520 Table Sawing Operations TABLE SAWING SPEED CHART] Operation Hardwood Softwood General Sawing R (3500 rpm) R (3500 rpm) Heavy Ripping O (2800 rpm) P (3000 rpm) Trim Cuts S (3800 rpm) S (3800 rpm)
  • Page 25 Mark V 520 Summary Manual Ripping pressed firmly against the fence. Use a push stick or push block to finish the cut. See Figure C-7. WARNING When ripping, make sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade and that the edge of the stock against the fence is straight.
  • Page 26 Summary Manual Mark V Model 520 Disc Sanding Operations DISC SANDING SPEED CHART Grit Hardwood Softwood Coarse (60#) D (1050 rpm) E (1150 rpm) Medium (80#) F (1300 rpm) G (1450 rpm) Fine (100#) G (1450 rpm) H (1600 rpm) Grinding or Sharpening Metal Tools —...
  • Page 27 Mark V 520 Summary Manual Vertical Drilling Operations VERTICAL DRILLING SPEED CHART Size of Hole Hardwood Softwood 1/4" and less H (1600 rpm) I (1750 rpm) 1/4" to 1/2" F (1300 rpm) G (1450 rpm) 1/2" to 3/4" D (1050 rpm) E (1150 rpm) 3/4"...
  • Page 28 Summary Manual Mark V Model 520 Figure C-24 Figure C-25 the hole. When you feel the depth control stop the quill, retract the drill bit. Turn the speed dial to "Slow" and turn off the machine. Let it come to a stop, then remove the stock.
  • Page 29 Mark V 520 Summary Manual Horizontal Boring Operations HORIZONTAL BORING SPEED CHART HORIZONTAL BORING SPEED CHART HORIZONTAL BORING SPEED CHART HORIZONTAL BORING SPEED CHART HORIZONTAL BORING SPEED CHART Size of Hole Hardwood Softwood 1/4" and less H (1600 rpm) I (1750 rpm) 1/4"...
  • Page 30 Summary Manual Mark V Model 520 Lathe Turning Operations LATHE TURNING SPEED CHART Size of Stock Rounding Shaping Sanding Up to 2" dia C (950 rpm) F (1300 rpm) K (2050 rpm) 2" to 4"dia B (850 rpm) E (1150 rpm) J (1900 rpm) 4"...
  • Page 31 Mark V 520 Summary Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting This section of the Mark V Owner's Manual con- To estimate "running time", use this rule of thumb: tains maintenance information and a trouble- The average woodworker will use his power shooting guide. It should cover topics and an- tools only 20% of the total time spent in the shop–...
  • Page 32 Summary Manual Mark V Model 520 Preparation WARNING Figure SM-1 Turn off and unplug the Mark V BEFORE you begin any maintenance procedure. Brushing Off Before you begin a maintenance procedure, re- Give the entire machine a good going over...

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