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We have six of them in our University program. Break cartridge changes are pretty quick once you get the hang of it, other adjustments are not bad either and the saws have served us well over the ten or so years we have had them. They have definitely saved a few fingers over the years in our labs, I ...

Looking it over it appears the square nut is frozen to the rod. I put some penetrant oil on it so hopefully that frees it up, if not I am not sure how I will get it off.

I am trying to get my Mark V 500 setup for using as a tablesaw and have encountered a problem with the fence. My system was missing parts when I got it and I purchased a replacement fence on Ebay. The fence is an older style with the single knob on the back with a hook on the front, but it appears ...