Level Way tubes(A)

[JPG40504]

This thread shows a method of reassembling the way tubes and adjusting them to be level.

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Level the bench tubes (both ends). This establishes a reference for adjusting the way tube stop. Shim the tubes if necessary.

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Notice the stop for the way tubes in the tie bar. Insert the tie bar over both waytubes all the way to the stop. Do Not tighten the set screws at this time.

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This shows the way tube leveling screw. You must access it from below while watching a level on the top(next thread).

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This pix shows the screw on an older mark 5.

Thanks to judaspre1982 for the following: Even older Mark 5's(pre 1955) did NOT have the adjusting screw and required you to file the casting!


This thread is one of several which illustrate a method for reassembling a Mark V. Please post a reply and inform me of any errors or confusion. They WILL be fixed!

This thread was linked to from http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=3807

[judaspre1982]

JPG, Another very informative thread and fine pictorial. I have some info in my papers that says some earlier model MK 5s (pre 1955) did not have the adjustment screw for leveling. You had to file the casting down to get the tubes level. This should have been done when the unit was new and first brought home and setup/aligned. All my 1955 models have the leveling screw. Thanks----Dave

[keakap]

This thread shows a method of reassembling the way tubes and adjusting them to be level.
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This shows the way tube leveling screw. You must access it from below while watching a level on the top(next thread).

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holy moly-- I shouldn't have looked at these pictures in the thread in one sitting. Up, down, horizontal, partial pics, upside down, from the top,,,


man, I need to go ride a roller coaster to get my equilibrium back to normal.

Dizzy City!