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Yup... alignment can really be a PITA

the short side of a "L" key isn't long enough. Use the long side for the bolt and use a socket and extension as a handle on the short side A hassle? Yup... but demoed by Engler, so?

This problem can be solved in two ways.

Buy a longer allen wrench ...

Wow... thanx for the shout out on YT.

Doc

Try this solution. Works like charm.
Shopsmith expert Scott Markwood affectionally named "Jack the Stripper".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9Rt3IkcW08

Doc

What caught my ear was her pursuing a new SPT from Stockroom Supply. It looks to be a SS version of their Flatmaster sander ?
All it would need is the power takeoff from the headstock, and a few modifications that I'm confident Jim McCann could dream up.
Like using the 520 fence....?
Years ago, they ...

some quick free advise....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CclZ3PNEj_M

Doc

Brenda,
Admittedly some didn't quite fit. Too tight. Fit snugly but wouldn't slide.
I addressed this issue with their rep. Because SS slots are smaller, a slight touch with a sander to the top guide bar
should solve the problem.
Bottom line... it did.
Doc

You could look at

https://www.microjig.com/products/miter-bar.

Doc

If you want a roll around, stable SS drill press , watch the video.
It's a "goat rope" for a while but when he figures it out.. it's perfect.
IF I had another spare SS, this is the way I'd go.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmO73cvC9xs&list=PLvEFMTady2TOxGCzKb26a9WDpqqqAqlWX&index=8&t=15s

Doc

Try this one. I've always had good luck with this seller.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126777860265

Doc

Hmm. I've got a complete rebuilt Greenie head stock sitting here. Works fine.
(It's left over from a Power Pro switch out.)
Want it? Same deal.. just come and pick it up.
Shame not to restore your system. This one will just slide on.
Doc
Dixon IA