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Special Tools for Special Purposes
Although many woodworking opera-
tions may be possible with hand tools
or portable electrics, they’re usually
faster, easier and far more precise when
you use stationary, Special Purpose
Tools, designed specifically for the job.
The term Special Purpose Tools,
more often than not, is somewhat of a
misnomer, since many of these tools
are quite versatile and capable of performing a
number of different, important functions.
Here are their primary purposes:
The Jointer – is a “must-have” tool if you’re
planning to build cabinets or furniture. Its
purpose is to plane the edges of boards so
smoothly that you can join them together
into wide panels without unsightly glue lines.
The Bandsaw – cuts tight or sweeping curves
with matchless speed and precision. And, since
it offers a more generous depth-of-cut than
Only Shopsmith packs full function-
ality into a limited amount of space
Shopsmith’s Special Purpose Tools are the only
full-sized stationary tools that you can pack five
of into a tight corner of your garage or basement.
That’s possible because they all use the
MARK V as both their operating stand – and
– their rugged, 1
1
/8 hp, variable-speed power
source! This means you won’t have to try and
cram a bunch of bulky, stand-mounted tools with
separate motors and bases into your limited space.
When needed, simply retrieve them from their
storage space, slip their twin Mounting Tubes
into your MARK V’s Headrest, attach the slip-on
Power Coupler and go to work.
Stand-Mount option
If you’re planning to use a certain Tool frequently,
you can also buy it with its own Power Stand
(including motor) – or add the Power Stand later.
Jointer Bandsaw Scroll Saw
Thickness Planer Belt Sander
Power
Station &
Tool Stands
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Strip Sander
a table saw or circular saw, it’s also often the
best choice for cutting stock up to 6˝ thick.
The Scroll Saw – will amaze you with its
extremely intricate, internal or external cuts
(straight or curved) in stock up to 2˝ thick.
This is a prime evolutionary example of what
we used to call “jigsaws” – just far superior!
The Thickness Planer – will significantly
improve the fit of your project components
(and therefore, the quality of your projects)
by seeing to it that every piece of stock you
use is of a consistent thickness.
The Belt Sander – is an amazing work-saver
that will provide precisely-adjustable back-up
support while it quickly sands down or smooths
stock up to 6˝ wide. It makes easy work of
woodworking’s most tedious task.
The Strip Sander – is an often overlooked machine
that’s great for all types of intricate sanding and
grinding tasks ... as well as sharpening.
Set Rip Cut dimensions with lightning
speed and precision
Install this Rip Scale Upgrade Kit and in about a
half-hour, and you’ll be instantly setting rip cut
dimensions quickly and precisely.
A powerful magnetic strip attached to the top
of each Rail holds your choice of a short or long
precision stainless steel Scale that’s graduated
in both, 32nds and 16ths.
Choose
the long
Scale when
making
cuts from
6
1
/
2
˝
to the
left of the
blade to
38
1
/
2
˝
to
the right* or the short Scale when making
cuts from 6
1
/
2
˝
to the left of the blade
to 9
1
/
2
˝
to the right.
Zeroing adjustments are easily made by
simply re-positioning the steel Scales on their
magnetic holders. Once positioned, they will
remain where you put them without shifting.
The Kit includes a new 17
1
/
2
˝
Front Rail for
your Main Table, (3) 7
1
/
2
˝
Front Rails for your
Extension Tables, a 16
˝
long steel Scale, a
45
˝
long steel Scale, a wide, easy-to-read Scale
Indicator plus complete instructions
and all required installation hardware.
522292
Complete Rip Scale Kit
$199.87
(for Model 520 Pro Fence
MARK V's only)
522269
38˝ Scale
$49.30
522270
9
1
/
2
˝ Scale
$26.05
* Scales will also read in opposite direction,
except numbers will be upside-down.
Special Purpose Tools
Model 520 Rip Scale Upgrade Kit
Take the work out of the toughest woodworking operations
with Shopsmith’s versatile Special Purpose Tools