Did you know you can convert your Shopsmith Mark 2 into a Mark VII? (Sort of)

Here's an interesting article that shows how to make a base for a Mark II in order to make it do some of the tricks of a Mark 7. One additional trick that even the Mark VII couldn't do is this base allows you to raise the Mark 2 to make turning more comfortable. I think it's a bit ugly, but I like it. As usual, click the thumbnail pis to Biggie-Size them.