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- Page 1 Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
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Page 2: We Know You Are Anxious To Use Your New Shopsmith - But
ACCESSORY CHANGE. {You do not want an accessory that is rated for only slow speeds to come on in high.} Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
MITER CUTS ..............................19 CUTTING OFF DUPLICATE LENGTHS ......................20 RIPPING ................................. 20 BEVEL RIPPING .............................. 21 CROSS BEVELING ............................22 Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... - Page 4 POLISHING AND BUFFING ..........................35 SHOPSMITH 16 1/2 INCH BY 34 INCH LATHE ......................37 NOMENCLATURE ............................... 37 HOW TO USE THE LATHE........................... 37 Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
- Page 5 Eccentric for Lathe Tapering Adjustment ......................50 Lathe Tapering Eccentric with Live Center......................50 Levelling Block used for Pocket Screw Hole ...................... 50 Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
- Page 6 507231 A.O. Smith Motor with Internal Centrifugal Motor Start Switch ............. 73 507232 G.E. Motor with Internal Centrifugal Motor Start Switch ................ 74 MARK VII SPEED CHART ............................75 Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
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Page 7: Mark Vii Nomenclature
19. FORWARD-OFF-REVERSE SWITCH - Key operated interlock for protection against accidentally turning on machine. Removal of key renders machine inoperative. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 8: Standard Attachments
PLUG-IN INSTALLATION SHOPSMITH MARK VII is normally delivered set up and ready to go. All you have to do is plug it in. If for some special reason you have SHOPSMITH MARK VII delivered in the crate, you can quickly set it up, following directions. - Page 9 (Fig. 7). Assemble screws into Timmerman nuts. When all screws have been engaged, tighten firmly. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
- Page 10 1/4" bolts "D" holding trunnion brackets to end frames. Last, tighten sheet metal screws "E" at end of rails. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
- Page 11 ("J", Fig. 14) and your machine is ready to run. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SHOPSMITH MAKE THE ACCURACY CHECKS WHICH FOLLOW IMMEDIATELY ON NEXT PAGE Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
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Page 12: Checking For Accuracy
Allen wrench.) Rotate saw blade backwards by hand until that SAME tooth is at rear of the insert slot. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 13: If Table Slots Are Not Parallel To Saw Blade
(Fig. 20). Be sure that one arm of square is held firmly against face of miter gauge and the other is flush against side of the second table slot. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 14: If Miter Gauge, At 90 Degree Setting, Is Not Exactly Square To Blade
Recheck saw table for alignment with saw blade as covered by step 2. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 15: If It Is Not Parallel To Main Table After Above Checks
Tighten all our set screws securely. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 16: Shopsmith 10-Inch Saw
23. Trunnion auto-stop set screws – Adjustable Nylok set screws afford automatic settings at most used angular settings. 24. Table auto-stop screws - for shaper operations. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 17: How To Use The Table Saw
13, Fig. 25) renders latch inoperative until button is pulled out again. Lower table and saw blade should be approximately centered in slot. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 18: Blade Projection
Lock the fence and make the final, critical adjustment by advancing the quill (Fig. 30) and locking it in position with the quill lock. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 19: Crosscutting
ALWAYS, MAKE THE PASS SLOWLY, hands holding the work firmly and positioned on the miter gauge well away from the saw blade. SHOPSMITH'S Miter Gauge Safety Grip is especially useful on cuts of this nature. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 20: Cutting Off Duplicate Lengths
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Page 21: Bevel Ripping
45 degree auto-stop. Then push in plunger and tilt until it rests against “0” setting auto-stop. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 22: Cross Beveling
(Fig. 41). Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 23: Saw Blades
The Plywood Blade is especially designed to make smooth, splinter free cuts in all plywood sawing. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 24: Arbors
Insert which replaces the saw blade insert. Always check tool clearance by turning by hand before making any cuts with a dado. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 25: Magna Molder
(Item No. 505627) Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 26: Miter Gauge Extension
6. Safety latch - Holds SHOPSMITH in vertical drill press position. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 27: How To Use The Drill Press
A drill can catch in the hole, especially when breaking through, and twist the work out of your hands. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 28: Controlled Depth Drilling
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Page 29: Jig Drilling
Mortising or drilling for door locks is typical of the operations conveniently handled with this set up. (Fig. 55) Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 30: V-Block Drilling
(Item No. 505624), which locks in the hole at the top of the rip fence, prevents the work from pulling off the table when the chisel is retracted. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 31: Shopsmith Mark Vii Shaper
"clickers" which indicate every 1/64" of adjustment. The special Shaper Insert, furnished with your MARK VII, which is used with the fence is actually a tool in itself since it permits freehand shaping against collars on inside or outside curves (Fig. 59). Removable fulcrum pins are supplied to provide bearing surface at the start and end of each cut. -
Page 32: Routing With Shopsmith
Because of the side thrust which is developed, router bits should be held only in the special router chuck. (Item No. 505597) Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 33: Shopsmith Horizontal Drill
The extension table adds additional support for extra-long work. JIG DRILLING Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 34: Concentric Drilling
NEVER USE A CONVENTIONAL ARBOR HAVING A RIGHT HAND THREAD unless rotation of the spindle for the particular application is counterclockwise when viewed from the shaft end. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 35: Wire Brushing
The polishing bonnet is made so it can be used over the drum sander. The polishing pad fits neatly over the 6" face plate. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... - Page 36 SPEEDS AND ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES. STAND ASIDE SO THAT YOU WILL NOT BE IN LINE WITH THE TURNING TOOL, PROTECT SHOPSMITH TUBES FROM DIRT AND GRIT WITH A FIRE PROOF MATERIAL OR A METAL PLATE. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
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Page 37: Shopsmith 16 1/2 Inch By 34 Inch Lathe
Raise or lower the tailstock to achieve horizontal alignment. When the setting is correct, lock the height collars (No. 4, Fig. 70) on the tailstock tubes. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 38: Mounting Spindle Work
Advance quill again, reseating centers lightly but firmly LOCK QUILL. Machine oil or cup grease on the stationary center will prevent burning but will stain the work. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 39: Adjusting Tool Rest
Move the carriage slowly and make successive passes until the taper is complete. Smooth with sandpaper as you would any other turning. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 40: Turning Tools
Bowls, bases for lamps, circular trays and similar projects are face-plate mounted for turning. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 41: Shopsmith 10 Inch Disc Sander
Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... - Page 42 (Fig. 81) or it may be grasped firmly against the miter gauge head and the disc fed into it. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
- Page 43 To sand compound angles set the miter gauge and table to the same angles used to cut the pieces on the saw. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
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Page 44: Drum Sander
Paper for 10" disc has score mark for removal of center piece for hub clearance on conical side. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 45: Shopsmith Speed Cam-Locks
SHOPSMITH SAFETY RULES SHOPSMITH MARK VII has the highest safety standards ever built into a home power tool; but SHOPSMITH is still a machine: it cannot think for you. Do, not stand in line with any cutting or abrading tool. ... -
Page 46: All Metal Surfaces
Replace Belt Guard. IMPORTANT-Remember to about Every Ten Hours Actual Running Time. Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 47: Addendum 1 - Supplemental Information Not In Original Manual
These are things I included that are not part of the original manual, that I thought you might find helpful in your understanding of the Mark VII. Although there are some parts that are common with a Mark V or appear functionally the same, some will interchange, others will not. -
Page 48: Shaper Assembly Nomenclature
Table Assembly Nomenclature Shaper Assembly Nomenclature Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 49: Forward - Reverse - Safety Key Lock
Forward – Reverse – Safety Key Lock Rack Advance Mechanism Inter-Latch Button Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 50: Eccentric For Lathe Tapering Adjustment
Eccentric for Lathe Tapering Adjustment Lathe Tapering Eccentric with Live Center Levelling Block used for Pocket Screw Hole Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 51: Using Mortising Hold Down
Using Mortising Hold Down Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 52: Parts Manual
PARTS MANUAL Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 53: Mark Vii Headstock - Pm2
Mark VII Headstock – PM2 Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 54: Mark Vii Headstock Drive, Motor And Housing - Pm4
Mark VII Headstock Drive, Motor and Housing – PM4 Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 55: Mark Vii Headstock Quill, Speed Control And Rack Advance - Pm6
Mark VII Headstock Quill, Speed Control and Rack Advance – PM6 Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 56: Mark Vii Base And Bed - Pm8
Mark VII Base and Bed – PM8 Mark VII Carriage and Table – PM10 Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 57: Mark Vii Fence, Miter Gauge And Grip - Pm12
Mark VII Fence, Miter Gauge and Grip – PM12 Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 58: Mark Vii Tailstock, Tool Rest, Centers, Arbors, Saw & Sanding Disc - Pm14
Mark VII Tailstock, Tool Rest, Centers, Arbors, Saw & Sanding Disc – PM14 Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 59: Part Illustration Reference Numbers To Part Numbers And Descriptions
501367 Shaft - Pinion 161869 • Screw - Sheet Metal (No. 8 x 5/8) 445341 • Nut - Tinnerman (No. 8-32 Type "J") Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... - Page 60 501606 • Screw - Machine (1 4-20 x 5/8 Pan Head) 120380 • Lock-washer (1/4 Nom.) 501236 Plate - Backing Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
- Page 61 102581 • Screw - Socket Set (5/18 - 18 x 3/8, Cup Point) 501306 Knob - Spindle 501624 Ring - Retaining (1-3/4, Inverted) 501294 Assembly - Drive and Ring Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
- Page 62 447821 Screw - Tapping (No. 10-24 x 3/8 Pan Hd.) 501211 Cord and Plug 501349 Plate - Selector 501689 Washer - Spring Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
- Page 63 145378 Screw - Drive (No. 6 x 5/16) 501312 Pinion - Quill Feed 501337 Cam - Control 455734 Pin - Roll (1/8 x 3/4) 501336 Shaft Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
- Page 64 447213 Screw - Tapping (No. 8-32 x 1/2 Flat Hd.) 501243 Wedge - Lock 501240 Shaft - Lock 504490 Spacer Tube-Spring 501242 Spring 443334 Nut - Hex (5/16-24 Flexloc) Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
- Page 65 120376 • Nut - Hex (5/16-18) 501547 Frame - End 137952 • Screw - Truss Hd. (1/4-20 x 3/8) 120375 • Nut - Hex (1/4-20) Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
- Page 66 501551 Post - Shaper Insert PM10 505509 Insert - Shaper (Includes Posts) PM10 501379 Insert - Saw PM10 501251 Table PM10 501378 Bar Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
- Page 67 455921 Pin - Roll (1/8 x 1-1/2) PM10 501536 Hub - Handle PM10 455532 Pin - Roll (1/8 x 1/2) Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
- Page 68 501538 Nut - Adjusting (5/16-18 Special) PM12 501468 Grip - Left PM12 501539 Lock - Back PM12 501469 Grip - Right Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
- Page 69 436691 • Screw - Machine (No. 8-32 x 1/4 Pan Hd.) PM12 501616 • Washer - Plain (No. 8 Nom.) PM12 501409 Plato - Vernier Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
- Page 70 222460 • Screw - Set (5/16-18 x 3/8 Flat Pt. Soc.) PM14 501435 Assembly - Tailstock and Tube PM14 801441 Rest - Tool PM14 501442 Arm - Tool Rest Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
- Page 71 505511 Arbor - Saw (Incl. Nut & Setscrew) PM14 505544 Blade - All Purpose 10" PM14 501425 Wrench - Arbor Nut Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
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Page 72: 501210 A.o. Smith Motor With External Motor Start Relay Wiring
501210 A.O. Smith Motor with External Motor Start Relay Wiring Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 73: 507231 A.o. Smith Motor With Internal Centrifugal Motor Start Switch
507231 A.O. Smith Motor with Internal Centrifugal Motor Start Switch Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 74: 507232 G.e. Motor With Internal Centrifugal Motor Start Switch
507232 G.E. Motor with Internal Centrifugal Motor Start Switch Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016... -
Page 75: Mark Vii Speed Chart
MARK VII SPEED CHART Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 – Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016...
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