set up/conversion problems

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:21 pm

dusty wrote:A hex socketed cap screw is what both of mine have but I DO NOT USE a tool to tighten it down. Finger tight if I tighten it at all. Keep in mind that it is weighted, in the vertical position with the table installed, to continue moving to the right. The only way it might come down unintentionally is if you bump it.

OR stumble and try to catch yourself using the drill press to do so. As an older fart, I have to think that way. I have been known to stumble or trip over my shadow as it is.

The hex socket is not intended to be used with a wrench. I consider it is a economical(cheaper) alternative to the earlier 'special' part.

I do not consider the smaller non-knurled head to be an improvement!!!!:(

They went the same route on the 500 front table extension.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 1:58 pm

JPG40504 wrote:The hex socket is not intended to be used with a wrench. I consider it is a economical(cheaper) alternative to the earlier 'special' part.

I do not consider the smaller non-knurled head to be an improvement!!!!:(

They went the same route on the 500 front table extension.

Why is it a hex socket then.

It could just be a knob but if it was you'd have to be careful not to crank down too hard.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:22 pm

dusty wrote:Why is it a hex socket then. It could just be a knob but if it was you'd have to be careful not to crank down too hard.

Off the shelf screws are cheaper than special order knob etc.

damagi · Post by **damagi** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:35 pm

JPG40504 wrote:Off the shelf screws are cheaper than special order knob etc.

I seem to recall a suggestion in one of the sawdust sessions mentioning that screw as a change. If memory serves, the other nice thing was that you could use a wrench to loosen the knob if it was stuck for some reason.