Search found 3 matches

by mtk1
Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:33 am
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: Contemplating 3 Upgrades Looking for Experiences
Replies: 11
Views: 3643

Re: Contemplating 3 Upgrades Looking for Experiences

Just purchased 520 Pro Fence Upgrade Kit 555982 from Lowe's online. Not really sure how they get SS upgrade kits but they offer FREE Shipping to home for orders over $45.

They offer table upgrade kits as well as double tilt...
by mtk1
Fri Jan 08, 2021 6:00 pm
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: scroll saw vs. jig saw
Replies: 38
Views: 27332

Re: scroll saw vs. jig saw

The biggest reason to have a scroll saw over a jigsaw is the finish cut is smooth vs ragged left by jigsaw. Often, you gan get away with no sanding where jigsaw and bandsaw cuts require sanding to smooth them out. Scroll saw cuts like this )))
by mtk1
Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:46 pm
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Speed Control and Frightening Noises
Replies: 33
Views: 56007

Re: Speed Control and Frightening Noises

I recently purchased a Mark V 510 that made a grinding noise once speed was increased around Route Shape. Found the top half of the steel slide on the quadrant for the sheave bearing button to ride on missing. This allowed the ribs on the back side of the sheave to contact the quadrant at the hinge ...