Mark 7 vs Mark VII

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notlem wrote:Alright, maybe a 510 upgraded in this manner should be called a 515:)

710????????
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BigSky wrote:Here is how Shopsmith makes that comparison.

http://www.shopsmith.com/markvsite/specifications_3.htm


On the fourth item down that chart "maximum ripping width"... Shouldn't that be 48" instead of 98"???

Or is that with 2 SS's sitting end to end. :D

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robinson46176 wrote:On the fourth item down that chart "maximum ripping width"... Shouldn't that be 48" instead of 98"???

Or is that with 2 SS's sitting end to end. :D

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Think 5' tubes(connected to extension table as far from blade as possible[pto end blade to tail stock end], fence out on a 'floating table' with telescoping legs supporting?:eek:
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E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
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