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.