The specifications of the Shopsmith Mark V will give you an idea of
its capabilities—
As a table saw, the Mark V accepts 10" saw blades. The maximum depth
of cut at 0° is 3-1/4". With the table tilted at 45°, the maximum
depth of cut is 2-3/8".
As a disc sander, the Mark V mounts a 12" diameter sanding disc,
giving you 113 square inches of sanding surface. The size of stock
that you can sand is limited only by what you can safely handle.
As a drill press, the Mark V used a chuck that accepts drill bits
with shanks 5/64" to 1/2" in diameter. The throat capacity is
8-1/4", enabling you to drill the center of a 16-1/2" circle. With a
5-1/2" long bit mounted in the chuck, the maxi- mum distance from
the bit to the table is 22". If you remove the table, the maximum
distance from the bit to the floor is 54".
• Horizontal Boring Machine
The Mark V uses the same drill chuck used in the drill press
mode. The table can be lowered 2-3/8" below the chuck, enabling
you to bore the center of boards up to 4-3/4" thick. The width
and length of boards that you can bore is limited only by what
you can safely handle.
• Lathe
As a lathe, the Mark V handles both spindle and faceplate
turning. The swing over the way tubes is 16-1/2", and the
maximum distance between centers is 34". The tool rest and arm
will pivot a full 360°, and can be locked in place in any posi-
tion between the centers.
• Bandsaw (Attachment)
The Bandsaw supports blades from 1/16" to 5/8" wide. Cut off
capacity when blade is in normal position 10 1/2", maximum depth
of cut 6". Table size 13-1/2" x 15 - 1/2". Table Tilt 5 degrees
left to 45 degree right. Sealed ball bearings, roller and needle
style. Speed 700 - 1,050 rpm. Accepts blades 1/16" to 5/8" (note
1/6" requires optional cool blocks). Built in scale for blade
tensioning, automatic blade tracking, weighs 45 pounds.
• Vacuum System (DC 3300)
Bench
The Mark V is mounted on two steel legs and is held rigid by
four steel tubes. The two upper tubes, or way tubes, can be
locked in either a horizontal or vertical position.
Headstock
The Mark V is powered by a 1-1/8" hp motor. This turns three
spindles– one main spindle and two auxiliary spindles. All three
spindles re- volve on permanently-lubricated, sealed ball
bearings.
Speed
A system of variable-diameter pulleys makes it possible to
adjust the speed of the main and upper auxiliary spindle from
700 rpm to 5,200 rpm. The lower auxiliary spindle turns 1.6
times faster than the other two, or between 1,120 rpm and 8,320
rpm.
Worktable
The Mark V worktable is made of die-cast alumi- num grooved and
machined smooth. It can be tilted from 90° left to 45° right,
and raised from 2- 3/8" below the center of the main spindle to
8-1/ 4" above it with the work angle set at 0°.
Overall Dimensions of the Mark V
Overall, the Mark V is 71" long, 25-1/2" wide, and 46-1/2" high
in the table saw mode, or 76-1/4" high in the drill press mode.
