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I have a Model 510. I have had it for a couple months and really enjoyed it until tonight. The Headstock lock will not turn. It is stuck in the loose position. I have removed the logo cover and the belt cover, nothing seems amiss. I tried lubricating with graphite powder, but this does not help. The ...

It is working now. The drive belt was bound up by the speed control pulley. I just loosened it up (dialed back the speed) and it runs fine.

Thanks, looks like some serious maintenance is in order. I have the original manual, is this the best source for information on how to perform these tasks?

No, I will start on that tonight.

Model 510. I turned it on for the first time since I got it. The motor turns less than 1/4 rotation and then stops but sounds like it is trying to turn. When off, it turns freely. Any help is appreciated. This was my uncle's Shopsmith who passed away so it is impossible for me to check into the ...