Shopsmith 11" User Manual

MARK VALIGNMENT & MAINTENANCE

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 10Figure 2010. When the Table is exactly perpendicularto the Drill Bit, lock the Table, as seen inFigure 21.Figure 2111. B

Page 11845180 SHOPSMITH MARK VFigure 2312. Recheck the setting by loosening the TiltLock, moving the Table, and then re-peating Steps 9 through 11. (R

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 1210. Place the Combination Square againstboth the Saw Blade and Worktable, asseen in Figure 32. Make sure the square&apos

Page 13845180 SHOPSMITH MARK VADJUST THE WORKTABLE'S 45° STOP(MARK V Model 500)1. Loosen the Table Height Lock and raisethe Table until it clears

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 147. Loosen the Tilt Lock and tilt the Tablepast the 45° setting. Then depress thePlunger and tilt the Table back towardth

Page 15845180 SHOPSMITH MARK V4. Loosen the Quill Feed (shown in Figure41) and extend the Quill so the SawBlade is centered beneath the slot in theTab

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 16Figure 48Figure 495. If the Miter Slots need to be aligned, dothe following:(MARK V MODEL 500)Figure 50a. Use a 9/16&quo

Page 17845180 SHOPSMITH MARK VFigure 51b. Adjust the Worktable, then againmove the Miter Gauge and Wrenchalong the face of the Saw Bladeuntil the Wren

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 18slide it back and forth in the Slot to checkif the Miter Gauge scrapes against theTable. If the Miter Gauge rocks or scr

Page 19845180 SHOPSMITH MARK VADJUST THE 90° POSITIVE STOP1. Use a Small Screwdriver to back out the90° Stop Screw 2 to 3 turns, as shown inFigure 61.

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 2NOMENCLATUREThe Shopsmith MARK V will perform all thefunctions of a Table Saw, Disc Sander, DrillPress, Horizontal Boring

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 20then tighten the lock. Unlock the Car-riage Lock and move the Worktable tothe right.2. Use the 5/32" Allen Wrench t

Page 21845180 SHOPSMITH MARK VFigure 66a. Loosen the Base Knob.b. Use a 1/2" Wrench to loosen thetwo Hex Bolts attaching the FenceBase, so they a

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 22Figure 72ALIGN THE RIP FENCE(MARK V MODEL 510)1. Place the Rip Fence on the Worktable byfirst putting the Fence Base on

Page 23845180 SHOPSMITH MARK VADJUST THE OUTFEED CLAMP(MARK V MODEL 510)1. Place the Rip Fence Base on the infeedTable Tube, then lower the Rip Fenceo

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 24CAUTIONBe sure the end of the Allen Wrench is smooth.Watch that you don't scratch the Rip Fence surface.3. Move the

Page 25845180 SHOPSMITH MARK Vc. Return the Rip Fence to the Work-table. Slide it toward the AllenWrench until it contacts the AllenWrench at the infe

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 26slide the Carriage to the right until thetwo Tables touch. Tighten the CarriageLock.2. Using a Straightedge, adjust the

Page 27845180 SHOPSMITH MARK VExtension Table is even with the infeedand outfeed surface Worktable.7. Check that the Extension Table FenceMounting Rai

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 288. Hold a Straightedge on the outfeed topsurface of both the Worktable and theExtension Table, as shown in Figure 93.As

Page 29845180 SHOPSMITH MARK VALIGN THE EXTENSION TABLE TUBES(MARK V MODEL 510)1. Place the Straightedge along the infeedside tops of both the Worktab

Page 3845180 SHOPSMITH MARK VHeadstock. (Hidden from view)12. Quill - Contains the Main Spindle &Spindle Bearings.13. Main Spindle - Mounts the Sa

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 30Figure 99INSTALL THE UPPER SAW GUARD(MARK V MODEL 500)1. Slide (from left to right) the Upper SawGuard into the slots in

Page 31845180 SHOPSMITH MARK Va. Notice which way the Riving Knifeis not centered with the Saw Blade.b. Un-clamp and remove the UpperSaw Guard, then r

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 32• If the Riving Knife is to the leftof the Saw Blade, back out theStop Screw (counterclock-wise).• If the Riving Knife

Page 33845180 SHOPSMITH MARK VFigure 111MAINTENANCE PREPARATIONWARNINGTurn off and unplug the MARK V BE-FORE you begin any maintenance pro-cedure.Befo

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 34NOTESome older MARK V’s do not have an access hole.Blowing out the Headstock, on those machines,must be done by lowering

Page 35845180 SHOPSMITH MARK V4. When you've lubricated both Sheaves,replace the Logo Cover and Belt Cover.Attach the Sanding Disc to the MainSpi

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 36c. Table Support Tubes - After wax-ing, brush Tubes to remove all resi-due from the Racks.d. Mounting Holes - Wrap a rag

Page 37845180 SHOPSMITH MARK VFigure 1194. With your finger, test the tension to seethat you have taken the "slack" out of theBelt. Retighte

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 38NOTEDO NOT use lacquer thinner to clean the SawGuards. This solvent dissolves the plastic parts,distorting them or makin

Page 39845180 SHOPSMITH MARK VNOTES

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 436. Table Height Lock - Secures the Table atany height.37. Trunnions - Allows the Table to tilt up to90° Left and 45° Rig

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Page 5845180 SHOPSMITH MARK VPlace the Square against the good edge anddraw a line across the width. Flop the Squareover and hold it against the same

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 6now.Also, remember that your MARK V could possiblygo out of alignment if it is moved to an area withvarying floor levelne

Page 7845180 SHOPSMITH MARK VFigure 3WARNINGAlways make sure the MARK V Head-stock and Carriage are locked and allCasters are raised off the floor bef

SHOPSMITH MARK V 845180Page 810. Both 90° Stops should contact the top ofthe Table Support Tubes, as in Figure 11.If they don't, use a 1/2"

Page 9845180 SHOPSMITH MARK VWARNINGAlways make sure the MARK V Head-stock and Carriage are locked and allCasters are raised off the floor beforelifti