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Well, that wasn't too bad after all, the drilling and taping for the saw guard mounting block.

When I was at Home Depot I saw that Dewalt sells the 1/4"-20 tap with the matching drill bit that is needed for the tap and die holes, so I gave it a shot. Don't have to buy a whole tap and die set ...

Yeah, I missed that part when I saw that there was a template (that I don't have).

So, I just push it up against the shoulder. That will bring the back of the saw guard up about 1/4 inch or so above the table. That's what I needed to know. Thanks.

The 1981 model 500 I bought came with an upgraded saw guard (see pic) but not the mounting block, so I bought one.

To determine the exact mounting location on the worktable bar, I need to know how the saw guard sits on the table. Does the clear plastic shield sit flat on the surface or is it ...

My missing parts are on the way. I ordered the screws too just in case I decide to mount the block according to their directions (cutting, drilling, taping). I'll try JB Weld first though.

I also ordered the bandsaw coupler. I wish there were some kind of substitute for this $21 breakable piece of ...

I just saw that too last night on NCIS, episode "Alibi."

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[quote="JPG40504"]I do not think the guard in post # 7 needs any drilling etc.]

Hmm, well, you are right, but it's $45 for the old style guard vs $8 for the mounting block (and I get to use my better clear style guard).

I'm still thinking JB Weld would be the way to go. I've used it before and if ...

Just got off the phone with Shopsmith. All I'm missing is the mounting block (about 8 bucks), BUT, after they emailed me the instructions on installing it I'm not so sure I want it.

To mount it you have to slice off a section of the tube boss with a hack saw to create a flat surface, drill holes ...

You have half of two different versions of the 500 saw guard. Your upper saw guard requires an attachment block that is screwed to the table trunnion. Your lower saw guard which I like best requires a different riving knife assembly to attach to the "L" bracket. I remove the "L" bracket and use the ...

So what piece am I missing to be able to mount the upper guard?

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I tried to, but my ipad pic goes just over the upload limit. How do I downsize it? "Your file of 1.47 MB bytes exceeds the forum's limit of 1.43 MB for this filetype. "

I'm starting to think a previous owner bought only the upper guard and fashioned some kind of bracket as there are round marks on ...