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I appreciate the willingness of the SS community to share their knowledge. That's why I'm here. :-)

Right now, I don't need service or repair. The machine is working fine.

I've just finished watching the video about cleaning and lubrication, and it doesn't require the disassembly that was ...

I'm in New Boston, which is in the southern part of the state, near Manchester and Concord. I grew up in the Metro NY/NJ area.

Thanks, Bob.

how much cleaning is necessary? The instructions in the article about cleaning and inspecting the headstock are beyond my mechanical ability. I have zero experience with this kind of thing. I'm a wood guy.

Just bought a used Mark V 510, serial number 011420 for $400, including a dado set, lathe tools, extension table, and some assorted jigs. It hasn't been used much. It was originally purchased by someone who didn't take to woodworking. He sold it to the person I bought it from, who used it primarily ...