500 to 510 conversion?

jtevans · Post by **jtevans** » Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:56 am

I've finally mastered ther "art" of rebuilding my 500-table to a 510-table, but am not "up-and-running" yet because I don't have "new" 1 1/4" 510-saw-arbor to use with my "new" upper and lower guards...

In retrospect, I did have quite a time completing this conversion. I wrestled with all of the parts, even pulling off the headstock, by myself, and let me tell you, it was a real chore to complete the conversion...

This is a great upgrade from what I had. And I hope I can get "maximum" use from it. It will be a real jumpstart for using my saw more effectively. Now, if this table isn't a big bother when doing a few other things, I will be eternally grateful for making the upgrade...

Still needing a 1 1/4" arbor for a 510/520, any help would be appreciated...

dgale · Post by **dgale** » Sun Jun 23, 2013 2:02 pm

jtevans wrote: Still needing a 1 1/4" arbor for a 510/520, any help would be appreciated...

They are available from Shopsmith:
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/swd_sawbladearbors.htm

oldc6 · Post by **oldc6** » Sun Jun 23, 2013 5:44 pm

dgale: will send you a private message on this. check shortly......

oldc6 · Post by **oldc6** » Sun Jun 23, 2013 5:53 pm

Will attach so people can see the difference. the 510-520 arbors are the two of the right 500 the two on left.[ATTACH]21950[/ATTACH]

oldc6 · Post by **oldc6** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 4:57 am

jtevans: check your private messages about arbors.......

jtevans · Post by **jtevans** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:20 am

oldc6 wrote:Will attach so people can see the difference. the 510-520 arbors are the two of the right 500 the two on left.[ATTACH]21950[/ATTACH]

What is easiest way to "unstick" a stuck arbor nut? I'm using penetrating oil at the thread joint as we speak...

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 10:00 am

jtevans wrote:What is easiest way to "unstick" a stuck arbor nut? I'm using penetrating oil at the thread joint as we speak...

If the nut is on the quill side, it is a left hand thread(lefty tighty, righty loosey).

jtevans · Post by **jtevans** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:14 pm

[quote="JPG40504"]If the nut is on the quill side, it is a left hand thread(lefty tighty, righty loosey).]
So that's the problem...and here I thought I was just being a "moron" like usual !!!...

jtevans · Post by **jtevans** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 2:15 pm

jtevans wrote:So that's the problem...and here I thought I was just being a "moron" like usual !!!...

The problem with the seized nut was solved, thanks for all of the help. Yes, I was attempting to turn it the wrong way, but I bought an arbor wrench, from Shopsmith, which made the job so much easier...amazing what a little knowledge can bring to light!!!...thanks again.

jtevans · Post by **jtevans** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 2:28 pm

I finally have everything in place on my 500-to-510 conversion, and I plan on building "something" over the Fourth-of-July weekend to celebrate.

I wanted to thank everyone here that helped me with my conversion. I read everything I could find about how to configure my machine but there is a lot left "unsaid" in all of the manuals and paperwork. I'm understanding that just by using my machine, and doing all of the "fine-tuning", as needed, is really key to learning more about it's potential. I've always been a fan of the "Shopsmith-System" just because it is a modular system, and can be brought it a small space. I now am glad I've remained patient with using and developing it into "My-Shopsmith", so far it's been a joy...

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