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This is on a jointer, not the headstock. Sorry if I wasn't clear on that.

I'd really like to know what kind of paint was originally used, so I can paint everything I own with it. This stuff is unbelievable.

Probably not. According to my welder, the whole thing has to go into an oven to pre-heat the iron so it doesn't crack more.

There's a big ugly crack that needs welded.

I'm not sure exactly what kind of paint that SS used in the early 60's (gold), but it is some outstanding stuff. I'm doing some repairs to a jointer, and having a heck of a time getting it cleaned off. I've tried commercial paint stripper, which crinkled it a little bit in a few spots, but didn't ac...

The whole saw is gold, and the table bottom and edges are brown.

1. What blade do you commonly use and why? I usually use a 60T "piranha" carbide blade, because I got a bunch of them for $7 (clearance). 2. Do you concern yourself with the bigger bore or do you use the common 5/8 bore? No, I have an assortment of 5/8" arbors. 3. At one time Shopsmi...

Ok, I was a little confused on my belt sander manual post earlier.

It wasn't the entire thing, just the alignment section, and it was posted here by Nick.

Here's the link.

SS will send you xerox copies if you call and ask them nicely. You could also use the manual for the 10er jointer.. it's more-or-less the same thing. Somebody posted a link to the belt sander manual once on one of the other SS groups.. you should be able to find it pretty quick. Can't help you on th...

The router with a circle cutter is probably your best bet.

Is this something you can make in 2 pieces? cut the hole in one, and glue another piece to it?