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MARK V Introduction
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Figure
1-1.
The Shopsmith Woodworking System begins with the Mark
V. The (A) Model 500 and(B) Model 510 are shown in the
table saw mode.
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The Shopsmith
Woodworking System begins with the Mark V (Figure
1-1), a multi-purpose power tool based on the notion that
separate power tools have a number of common parts. If these
parts are arranged in a logical, adaptable format, the essentials
for five basic power tools--table saw, disc sander, drill
press, horizontal boring machine and lathe--will be readily
available (Figure 1-2). This multi-purpose concept does not
limit or detract from the effectiveness or abilities of the
tools. In fact, some of the capabilities and capacities are
superior to most single-purpose tools.
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Figure
1-3.
A dual disc sander setup. Note how the extension table
is used as a work support surface for the extra disc.
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Basically,
the Mark V is a frame or “bench” that holds a power
plant and a worktable. The upper tubes of this bench can be
tilted horizontally or vertically. The power plant and the
worktable slide independently along the upper tubes so that
they can be positioned right next to each other or almost
three feet apart. You can mount many different accessories
to the power plant, such as saw blades, drill bits, and sanding
discs and operate them at variable speeds. The worktable can
be positioned over, under, or beside these accessories to
hold work-pieces at different angles. In this way, the three
components--bench, power plant, and work-table--combine to
make a unique, capable, and versatile wood-working system.
The bench gives the Mark V its stability, the power plant
supplies the power you need to perform a multitude of wood-working
tasks, and the worktable supports the stock as you work.
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Figure
1-4.
The disc sander/drum sander combination. Be sure to
use only the speeds that are in the disc sander range.
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One of
the most impressive advantages the Mark V offers is the simultaneous
use of modes, making special and routine applications simpler.
As an example, with the auxiliary spindle, it is possible
to set up dual sanding functions. With two sanding discs mounted
(Figure 1-3),
you can work with two different grits of sandpaper. The disc
and drum sander combination (Figure
1-4) provides capabilities for straight edge, inside curve
and outside curve sanding. Another dual setup is the saw/jointer
combination (Figure
1-5). With this setup you can joint one edge of a board
before beginning a sawing operation. This produces a smooth,
straight edge to place against the rip fence and assures a
straight, square cut. When you're ripping, cut the stock slightly
oversize so that you can also finish the second edge on the
jointer.
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Figure
1-5.
The saw/jointer setup lets you square up one edge of
a board before beginning a sawing operation. This produces
a smooth, straight edge to place against the rip fence.
A dust collection system is shown attached to both machines.
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Warning:
Never mount a cutter or blade on the auxiliary spindle. Also,
whenever a dual tool setup is used, the speed dial must be
set for the slowest operating tool. Do not run the tool, even
when it's not being used, at a higher speed than recom-mended.
Guards should be in place.
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