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I'm new to working with cherry, and I have been looking into what the wood does. (darken with age and is blotchy when stained). My question is regarding filling minor flaws in the wood, minor goofs on my part, and when necessary, brad dimples. If the wood darkens with age, and the filler does not, t...

I've recently replaced my 501's idlershaft and eccentric bushing and am wondering what other's experience is with the idlershaft's heat-up at speeds of saw-joint and above. Mine heats up to the point of almost too hot to handle after about five minutes of run time. Is this typical? I regularly lube ...