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Thanks again for your continuing thoughts and possible solutions. Without going through all the checks I have done, following some of your suggestions, it turns out that the pistons were not fully inserted in the housing. Here is what I had to do: I placed the assembly in my vice and used my full bo...

Regarding the templates measurement, yes, the holes are space 4 5/32nd's inches apart. Which is what the pre-drilled were set at. Have not been able to take the wheels out to measure their depth yet, as the Mark 7 legs are now resting some wood to keep the wheels free. Will work on that tomorrow.

Thanks for everyone's response. Will certainly follow the advice to not drill and agree that for a new product developed over years of time, one should not have to drill. Just had some friends turn the Mark 7 upright, and as I thought, it does stand proud in the retracted position. Have not yet meas...

Hello All, I am a new-still-unpacking-the-boxes Mark 7 owner, who is confused about mounting the premium casters. I received several different sets instructions as well as templates for drilling new holes. When I follow the template instructions it appears all holes have already been drilled. When I...

Thanks to everyone for great feedback. I have watched the videos, am in conversation with Doug regarding assessing my want/needs and possible purchase, have reviewed some of the posts - a wealth of information on the Maintenance and Repair section, and appreciating your other comments. What a great ...

OK, I was a bit slow on the draw here, Mark VII vs. Mark 7!! I assumed that a newer Mark V would be a Mark VII, thanks for catching that. I would be surprised if I ended up with a Mark VII, when I thought I was ordering a Mark 7.

I had wondered about casters placed myself, but I think you are suggesting that casters are an optional add on. I will check that out. If so that would be great. I placed casters on the workbench I built and am glad I did. Appreciate the caution regarding your wife's car. I am in the same situation....

Thank you for your quick and helpful response. I didn't realize there was an older Mark VII model, so appreciate the counsel. If I am understanding correctly the newer Mark VII is about the upgraded Mark V? Is there a reason one would buy and upgrade a Mark V rather than a straight out purchase of a...

Hello Shopsmith Folks, I am considering buying a Shopsmith Mark VII, with bandsaw and dust collector attachment to be placed in my limited space in a two car garage. From your experience with Shopsmith, what questions should I be asking? have you found a way to move your Shopsmith as needed for larg...