MARK V – MOUNTED OVERARM PIN ROUTER

555970

is traced over the table pin, creating a fin- ished piece that’s exactly the same size and shape as the groove in your template or fixture

• Remove the workpiece, replace with a new blank and repeat the process above . . . as many times as you like

Once you’ve made a template or fixture, cut out as many parts as you like, then set the template aside until the next time you want to make more of the same project. It will be ready when you are.

We know that you’re eager to get started us- ing your Overarm Router, but please take the time to read this manual before you begin. Then keep it handy for future reference.

OVERARM ROUTER

SPECIFICATIONS:

Maximum router motor HP

3 hp

Diameters of router motors

 

 

accepted (round motors only)

2-1/2" to 4"

Throat depth (router bit

 

 

 

centerpoint to Way Tubes)*

.........

10-1/2" to 18-1/2"†

Vertical motor travel (lever-controlled)

3-1/2"

Maximum workpiece thickness

Approx 11"‡

Worktable size

 

 

 

(laminate-covered MDF)

18-1/2" d x 28" w x 3/4"

Fence size (2)

13-1/4" w x 1-1/4" h

Guide pin diameters furnished

1/4", 3/8" and 1/2"

Starter pin diameter furnished

1/4"

Maximum router bit diameter (with insert)

1-3/8"

Maximum router bit diameter (without insert)

2"

Dust port diameter

 

2-1/4"

 

 

 

 

*With a 3-1/2" diameter router motor. Distances will vary, depending on router motor diameter.

Maximum dimensions, based on which set of four Arm mounting holes are used

‡ Varies, depending on router motor and bit used

SAFETY

WARNING

Read this safety section and complete the Assembly procedures BEFORE op- erating your Shopsmith Overarm Pin Router

Shopsmith’s MARK V-mounted Pin Router offers many built-in safety features. How- ever, the effectiveness of these features de- pends on you. Power tool safety requires good common sense, and misuse of this tool can cause serious injury.

To protect yourself from injury:

READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL the information in this Owners Manual.

Also, READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOL- LOW ALL the information in the Own- ers Manual that came with your router motor.

READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL the information in the MARK V Owners Manual.

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Shopsmith 555970 manual Safety, Overarm Router Specifications

555970 specifications

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