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Mark VII Restored Manual - V1.02 Donated without cost to the world-wide Shopsmith Community - Everett L. Davis 2016 7
MARK VII NOMENCLATURE
1. POWER HEAD - Motor and all rotating parts totally enclosed in solid, pressure cast, aircraft quality aluminum alloy.
2. AUXILIARY SPINDLES - Extra spindles for dual mounting of complementary tools. Safety flat on upper spindle,
3. POWER HEAD TRAVERSE AND LOCK Moves headstock to any position along tubular ways and locks it there.
4. TRAVERSE RELEASE - Instant release of traverse gearing for free-sliding power head when desired.
5. POWER MOUNT - For mounting extension table or major accessories such as Jointer or Jigsaw. One at each end.
6. HAND GRIP LOCKS - One at each end-positive lock for extension table, tailstock or accessories.
7. STOP SCREW - For vertical alignment in tilt-up position. Two at each end.
8. QUAD - TUBULAR BED Center-less ground twin way tubes provide extreme rigidity and accuracy. Anti-corrosion
hard-chrome plated.
9. TRUNNION LOCKS - One at each end-secure SHOPSMITH in horizontal position - allow vertical operation at either
end.
10. SAFETY LATCH - Holds machine securely for vertical operation. One at each end.
11. STAND - Integral part of machine. Eliminates need to buy or build wood structure.
12. IMPELLER - Provides vacuum to remove sawdust, etc. from working areas.
13. VACUUM HOSE - Lightweight, flexible easy to handle.
14. RETRACTABLE CASTERS (OPTIONAL) - Permits ease in movement of unit.
15. EXTENSION TABLE - Mounts at either end of machine or to main table - affords exceptional capacity for sawing,
drilling, sanding, etc. Also usable as auxiliary table for upper auxiliary spindle.
16. TABLE - Raises, lowers, tilts 90° either direction.
17. CARRIAGE - Supports table or lathe tool rest. Slides on tubular ways. For carriage detail nomenclature
18. SPEED-DIAL - The correct speed for any operation merely by turning a dial.
19. FORWARD-OFF-REVERSE SWITCH - Key operated interlock for protection against accidentally turning on machine.
Removal of key renders machine inoperative.

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