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JPG, that makes sense. Knowing how I matched the boards being laminated. Even though I was removing 1/8" or so the laminated boards would move and cause what I have been experiencing.

I will go to the jointer for the balance.
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Decided to have it rebuilt by Alex of http://505smithrepair.com/. I plan on sending it off tomorrow, when it returns I will post a review.

It is most likely the previously mentioned issue of stress within the wood. Watch the curf as you are sawing. Does it get narrower, wider, or stay parallel ? Paul I am new at woodworking but thought that the curf/kerf would remain the same throughout the cut. I would like to read up on this if you ...

Excellent idea using the wedges!

Going to get my headstock rebuilt and/or upgrade to the Power Pro. Did a Google search on West Coast SS Repair people and found a couple.
Any suggestions/recommendations welcomed.
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Two ? Have you laid a straight edge against the fence to determine if it is caved in/out? Have you verified the fence to blade alignment? JPG, Don't understand your comment of "two". Fence to blade is aligned within 1/64. You know JP that would be too easy using the straight edge on the f...

I built one of those benches back in 2011. Woodwork bench build They are great workbenches and you will learn a lot making yours. I wouldn't bother cutting the rounded corners off, unless you are way better at glueing up the tops than I was. By the time you have planed the tops down smooth and stra...

Stresses in the board could cause a problem. When stresses release movement occurs. Did you try a finger board just in front of the blade to keep the stock more firmly against the fence? Bill V By the way, can you run one edge across the jointer and use the jointed edge as a reference against the f...

I have a model 510 and I am ripping laminated 2x4's 3' and 4' in length to remove the bevel between the two. I am taking about 3/32 off the 2-15/16. The infeed and outfeed between the blade and fence are exactly the same. However the board still pinches/binds about 8" in. After checking the 1st...

Easy for you young guys to do!! :rolleyes: Its that extra effort and Yankee ingenuity which allows me to get things done. One half of my garage is the home of the SS. My mobility scooter has a jig crane style lift to put it into the vehicle. It takes patience and care to use it when needed such as ...