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Mine was missing the metal dowel pin that pushes against the rail & keeps it from sliding when the inside screw is tightend. It is 1/4" x 7/8". I used a wooden dowel until I found mine in the middle of the driveway. Talk about a needle in a haystack. Good luck!:D

I was doing some maintenance on my SS & removed the accessory shelf that the previous owner must have installed. It stuck out in front of the machine somewhat. I don’t think I will be putting it back. I just realized how much in the way it was. I would definitely recommend either shelves that ar...

I would do a little research in your area & see what they are selling for locally. Is there a Craigs list or similar up there? Condition & accessories will have a huge impact on the price. If you make a list of what you have & post some pictures maybe we would be able to help you more. A...

I agree - you really need a way to prevent it from moving when you don't want it to. I have forgotten to drop the wheels a few times during both lathe and saw operations...not good at all. You guys are right. I may have to change to all locking casters. Even then there might be some slight movement...

I have owned a used (previously enjoyed) SS bandsaw for several years & only use it occasionally. I have never released the tension on it. It still seems to work fine. What damage am I causing by doing this. P.S. I don't mean to hi-jack this thread. I just thought this could be a little side not...

I have never been happy with the crappy casters on the base of my SS. Two of them broke while wheeling it out in front of my garage yesterday. :mad: [ATTACH]13351[/ATTACH] Maybe there is a better solution, but this is what I came up with using stuff that I already had. [ATTACH]13347[/ATTACH] [ATTACH...

What is the best way to sharpen the jointer knives? They had some rust on them, which I have removed, but the edges still have rust & some small nicks. I don't want to lose the angle & straight edge that I currently have. I have a grinder & several sharpening stones with oil. I was think...