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600 Grit. Green ones.

Thanks everyone for the help and advice. I got my problem with the jig saw worked out now. I'll try to explain what was going on in case someday it might help someone else. The lower chuck on the jigsaw is composed of five parts. The housing. Two disks that are flat on the center side and rounded on ...

Thank you Algale, that helps a bunch.

Sorry about the huge pics. I didn't realize.
Luke

Thanks for the replies. I should probably mention that I have never even used a lathe so I really am a newbie on that front. Thanks also for the note about oil. I didn't know that the machine needed oiling so I am sure you just saved me some serious pain. Where is the fill hole? I am gonna try ...

Hello everyone,
About a week ago I purchased a used (1981) Mark V with the Bandsaw and Jigsaw sans manuals. I've gotten it cleaned, lubed and aligned but I have a few remaining questions.

Jigsaw
The unit came with the old model jigsaw in pretty rough shape. Got everything cleaned and realigned but ...