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A few years ago I had 2 coupler ends split. Since then I have wrapped the ends with a couple of turns of electrical tape. No more split ends. I have not had a problem orienting the couplers. Art Sale

I still have my original power coupler(the one with the rubber in the middle). Many years ago I cracked the plastic on one end, probably due to operating problems. I taped the plastic ends with electrical tape(plastic), until I could get a replacement. This got me by until the new all platic coupler...

I still have my original power coupler(the one with the rubber in the middle). Many years ago I cracked the plastic on one end, probably due to operating problems. I taped the plastic ends with electrical tape(plastic), until I could get a replacement. This got me by until the new all platic coupler...

I still have my original power coupler(the one with the rubber in the middle). Many years ago I cracked the plastic on one end, probably due to operating problems. I taped the plastic ends with electrical tape(plastic), until I could get a replacement. This got me by until the new all platic coupler...

This problem is likely caused by the chipper blades not being all the same diameter. they should all be a few thousandths smaller than the outside blades for correct cutting.
A sharpening service would be able to correct this.

Art Sale

You can use lye or oven cleaner. Both are quite hazardous to the skin, eyes etc. but work well on saw blades.

I haven't seen the Shopsmith guide, but I know that on my knife grinder, I have to ensure that the knife is flat when clamped in the fixture to avoid these symptoms. Dirt ,sawdust etc between the knife & the fixture clamping surfaces will cause the knife to be bowed somewhat, affecting the sharp...