Rip fence alignment 520

gk777 · Post by **gk777** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:58 pm

Can some one tell me were to find the rip fence alignment? I have looked through the manual a few times and must be missing it.

ok, I found the thread that said there is none and to loosen the 4 screws on top keeping one snug, dang mine are super tight any thought on how to loosen them up? wd 40?

Thanks in advance

tdubnik · Post by **tdubnik** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:42 pm

gk777 wrote:Can some one tell me were to find the rip fence alignment? I have looked through the manual a few times and must be missing it. ok, I found the thread that said there is none and to loosen the 4 screws on top keeping one snug, dang mine are super tight any thought on how to loosen them up? wd 40?

Thanks in advance

The only way to align the fence is with the 4 screws you refer to. Mine are tight too but I was able to loosen them. Make sure your allen wrench is not rounded on the end and then give them a good tug. They should break loose.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:02 pm

gk777 wrote:Can some one tell me were to find the rip fence alignment? I have looked through the manual a few times and must be missing it. ok, I found the thread that said there is none and to loosen the 4 screws on top keeping one snug, dang mine are super tight any thought on how to loosen them up? wd 40?

Thanks in advance

I don't know why they seize like they do. I do NOT over tighten them but I have the same thing happen to me. They seem to seize after being there awhile.

Make sure you have the correct size allen wrench. If you round out the socket hole, you got big problems that you will probably have to resolve with a drill.

When I have this happen to me now, I use a socket wrench with the appropriate allen tip installed. Pressing down hard on the socket wrench with one hand keeps the allen inserted deep into the hole on the screw. Using the socket wrench provides a little mechanical advantage.

I do not believe that lubricating will help. It has not for me.

BTW These are not the only allen screws that do this. I have had the same problem with the tapered allen screw in the miter bar.

baysidebob · Post by **baysidebob** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:44 pm

Has anyone ever tried Never Seize on these screws? This is really great stuff and I have never had a bolt seize up when I have used this product. I have not tried it on my SS but have used it on a lot of auto engines and different automotive applications......Just a small dab is all you need on a bolt......

reible · Post by **reible** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:01 pm

What BaysideBob said? No I haven't used it on a shopsmith but it makes sense it should work and I too have used it on cars and motorcycles with great happiness.

Ed

Ed in Tampa · Post by **Ed in Tampa** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:57 pm

I believe any time two dissimilar metals come into contact there is a very strong chance of a chemical reaction that in effect causes the seizure.

I know I have a lawn mower that uses steel bolts into an aluminum or magnesium housing and the only way to get the housing off is to snap the bolt heads off. The service center smiled when I went in to order a new housing and bolts. They have repeatedly ran into the problem.

I really don't know if antiseize will work or not in the case of SS and the fence bolts but it should.