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I bought mine new in 1955. The store also through in the jounter at no extra charge. I have since upgraded to the 510 and added the lift assist just two weeks ago. That is the greatest thing since the double bed!
Jake

Jake: You didn't say what kind of trouble you had with your speed dial. Maybe it was just a build up of saw dust, but it could be a lack of maintenance on the control sheave. I had trouble with my speed dial off and on and as it turned out the control sheave froze up because I failed to oil it ...

I had trouble with my speed dial just last week. I opened the machine and with a big blast of air from the air compressor, it cleaned it out real good and I have not had any trouble since.
Jake

You can also place your sanding disc in a warm oven for a few minutes. Be careful as the metal will be a little hot.