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smithy2010 wrote:Have an opportunity to buy a Mark VII. Will the bandsaw work on the Mark V? Can I replace the base with Mark V legs and base?
Hi smithy2010,

You posted your question in post 10 of this thread. The answer is in post 7 of this thread. :)
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Where can I get the specs on the speed control for a MKII?
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randytucaz wrote:Where can I get the specs on the speed control for a MKII?
The Mark II(2?) did not have a speed control. It used stepped pulleys similar to the model 10(IIRC).
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JPG40504 wrote:The Mark II(2?) did not have a speed control. It used stepped pulleys similar to the model 10(IIRC).
I have never seen one in the flesh, but I have seen pictures. If itdid not have a speed control, what was the crank on the headstock for?]Image
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SDSSmith wrote:I have never seen one in the flesh, but I have seen pictures. If itdid not have a speed control, what was the crank on the headstock for?]Image

IIRC, belt tension lock/release.
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The speed specs. for the different pulley positions is on a sticker on the inside of the belt guard. These machines (sold by Monkey Wards) are light-weight and flimsy. I bought one and sold it 3 days later 'cause it was very cheaply made.
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MARK VII In Mesa AZ

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Hello

I have a MARK VII that was my fathers in Mesa AZ, he has since passed away and I would like to pass this machine along to a loving home. I know nothing of the machine other than my father made some wonderful projects on it, the least of which is a three story doll house I still have in my home and 7 custom rocking horses.The machine is located in the Las Palmas Grand Active Resort Community in Mesa AZ. If anyone is interested please contact me at thunddn@yahoo.com. You would need to pick it up as delivery is not possible as I live in California. I am asking $200.00 for it. If you are in the Mesa or Pheonix area and interested please let me know. I have an offer on the house and would need to get the machine sold by July 13th 2010. This machine was purchaced sometime in the 1970's or late 1960,s. It has the base and can me rolled around. It needs some clean up as it has been stitting in a shed in the dust of Az for a few years now but it works. Hope to find a home for it very soon. I found this picture and this is the model I have. Jennifer
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Someone let us know how this turns out so we can see the machine so it doesn't go to waste. I love the MKVll I just picked up and looking for a lot of good time with it like the rest.
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Shopsmith VII

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I have owned a Shopsmith VII since 1979 and love it. I believe it was made in the early 1960's and was designed as an improved replacement for the V. The main power add on tools all fit. I have the band saw, scroll saw, belt sander and jointer, they all work on this machine. There are a few differences. The VII tilts both ways so you can have the head stock under the table for a shaper function with the reversable motor. There is also a built in dust collector located under the machine in a metal box. The head stock is moved by a crank rideing on a nylon gear, mine broke and I had it replaced with a steel one a friend machined for me. The electrical switch was replaced by the prior owner and has worked fine. So far no problem at all with the speed controller, but worst case I can by a MarkV head stock as I understand they fit the VII. Like all shopsmith machines it is built to last.
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