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It's doubtful that the slot is stripped because I bought this machine new and I have only adjusted them once, but thanks for your input. I think they are just stuck in the hole.

I just put some WD40 on it and I'm letting it soak. I have a screwdriver that will fit, but I looked in the hole with magnifying glass and I don't see a slot. The mystery deepens.

My machine was purchased in 1982 so I don't know if that classifies it as "early."

Mine is the one on the right. I have tried various methods but still cannot get them to turn. I'm going to see about removing them as suggested and see about replacing them. Thanks all.

The Shopsmith miter gauge has 2 nylon "feet" for lack of a better term that keep it level on the table. I thought these were adjustable with the hex tool or a flathead screwdriver, but I can't get either of them to turn. You can clearly see threads in the hole. One of the feet has moved ab...