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Scott at MyGrowthRings just posted a good interview with Nick as well. It answers a lot of questions you (and I) probably have.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQXvMML0CcI

I'm so glad I found this thread! I'm getting ready to make a small tray for a valet type box out of 1/4" thick cedar and this will be perfect!

Gray

Jumping on the thread to chime in and say that I had this exact issue. They are still out there! My machine is a 1980 model that has been upgraded over the years to a 520 table system. I got it used and I've owned it about 15 years now, and have always been able to get it satisfactorily aligned, but...

JPG wrote: ↑Sat Dec 10, 2022 8:45 am Do you have the eccentric mounting posts?

I have the ones that are offset by about a 1/4" or so, not the bandsaw ones that are offset more.
Thanks,
Gray

mganthon, Having the Jointer in place on the Mark V will have it in the way of raising the Lock Handle. I have to remove the Jointer to raise my Mark V 520 into Drill Press Mode because the Shaft Guard protecting the Hub is in the way. Looking at the pictures in the online catalog they show the Joi...

In the pictures I see the Cam Lock Handle on the Headrest is not down all the way. If it is too tight to go completely down when engaging the Way Tube Tie Bar, then it may need adjusting. When everything is adjusted properly the Jointer with the Dust chute installed should sit on the Headrest and l...

Thanks! I'll give it a shot and see. At this point everything was loosey goosey in these photos on both the roller and mounting posts, but I will double check the roller adjustment. I like to do that periodically to make sure it stays even :-)

I wanted to post to see if could get some guidance. I've been restoring/upgrading an older jointer and everything was coming along nicely until I went to mount the jointer on my Mark V. The little legs on the dust chute are preventing the way tube lock from disengaging. I'm also having trouble figur...