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by JPG
Thu Jul 03, 2025 11:05 am
Forum: Community
Topic: Lost One of Our Great Contributors
Replies: 8
Views: 377

Re: Lost One of Our Great Contributors

Ed: say hi to Bill(and the one with two userids).
by JPG
Thu Jul 03, 2025 11:00 am
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: Universal lathe tool rest with lift assist
Replies: 10
Views: 339

Re: Universal lathe tool rest with lift assist

Using a drill chuck and a long brad point drill bit should work for alignment. Just make sure to compensate for bit point wobble(if any).
by JPG
Thu Jul 03, 2025 9:50 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Everything E / ER - Technical info, documentation, links
Replies: 38
Views: 231897

Re: Everything E / ER - Technical info, documentation, links

Try GENTLY prying the slot wider.
by JPG
Thu Jul 03, 2025 9:16 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Missing set screw on 510 tablesaw fence
Replies: 2
Views: 76

Re: Missing set screw on 510 tablesaw fence

The later version of the 510 fence has two tapped holes to MISALIGN the fence. The fence alignment is properly accomplished by loosening the screws attaching the fence body to the part with the one/two tapped MISALIGNMENT holes['head']. A common misconception re the purpose of the holes. Alignment i...
by JPG
Sun Jun 29, 2025 5:10 pm
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: Universal lathe tool rest with lift assist
Replies: 10
Views: 339

Re: Universal lathe tool rest with lift assist

IMHO get a second spacer regardless.
by JPG
Sun Jun 29, 2025 5:05 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Sliding the headstock easier
Replies: 10
Views: 11278

Re: Sliding the headstock easier

The Mark VII wedge locks operate similarly to the current Mark V 5xx/7 vintage. Only difference from a Mark 5/ V 500 is the wing nut is replaced by the lever.
by JPG
Sun Jun 29, 2025 4:49 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Lost One of Our Great Contributors
Replies: 8
Views: 377

Re: Lost One of Our Great Contributors

Well said! IMHO 'arguing' is not what a disagreement is about. It is the lack of common understanding. The purpose of the 'argument' is to reconcile the different understandings. In order to be successful the both participants ears must be operating correctly while they themselves speak(multitasking...
by JPG
Thu Jun 26, 2025 1:11 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Shopsmith repair location in SoCal
Replies: 4
Views: 197

Re: Shopsmith repair location in SoCal

Sorta like seeking a Wankel motor mechanic.