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I have had an issue with my Supernova chuck loosening while running. My solution for years has been to tighten the chuck, turn the SS on for a few seconds, stop it and retighten. I have not had it loosen again after this procedure. Recently, I noticed that the insert that I have is not machined long...

Flush trim bit with a bearing and template. Easy peasy and will feel right!

Don't have any oiling ports on my motor. It is a 1-1/8 hp, I believe about 1983 or '86. The "pop the motor cord plug and apply oil" is actually on the SS oil maintenance instruction page. I didn't make it to the shop yesterday before I had to go to work at Woodcraft so haven't checked. Pro...

I am pretty good at keeping my Mark V oiled, waxed and blown out. I am just about finished with a project that required turning 57 replacement balusters. I have put a minimum of 38-45 hours on it over the past week and still have (2) more balusters and (87) 6" riser blocks that require a chamfe...

Finally figured out a working lathe extension. I fitted a 6x6 post into the 20" way extension on my Nichols ~1200 lb. lathe anchoring it to a cross bar in the way using a lag bolt and big washer. I cut two pieces of angle iron and attached them to the other end and fitted the 6x6 to the tail st...

Thanks for figuring out the part # for me. Once I figured out the lathe extension set up, I found that I could turn the item at the 750 rpm setting. Still need to have the part on hand and I haven't gotten a response from SS yet.

Thanks, but can't tell if that is the right part. The drive hub that goes in the SR coupler is a midge smaller and the notches are spaced differently.

Apparently, I have lost the drive hub for my Speed Reducer. Does anyone have a part number for it? It needs to fit the 5/8" shaft on the quill. I have several drive hubs for this shaft, but the notches do not line up with the coupler in the reducer. The drive hub for the jointer has the correct...

Jsburger suggested Woodcraft fittings for the 2-1/2" port. I work for Woodcraft. A 2-1/4" to 4" fitting will fit inside a 2-1/2" port. There is not a friction fitting to go over. There is a friction fit coupler to go over the 2-1/2" port and over the 2-1/2" coupler.

Acquired a SS bandsaw for a 520 with a SS purchase. PM me if interested.