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[quote="JPG40504"]You DID notice I mentioned that end has left handed threads?]

Roger that,,, now head stock glides like butter on both machines.



Now that kitchen remodel is done, its off to other projects...

You also need to screw the wedges all the way to the middle(my idea) before inserting it into the headstock(from the inside!). This allows you to synchronize the wedges for equal travel. You will need to manually hold them to prevent the wedges from turning until the wedges contact the way tubes. T...

well call me stupid but do both of the wedges start at same end of rod or do you remove the handle to thread the LH wedge onto the rod? Came assembled from SS with the handle on the rod but had a loose rolled pin floating around in bag. will be calling SS Tuesday to confirm because the rolled pin th...

well call me stupid but do both of the wedes start at same end of rod or do you remove the handle to thread the LH wedge onto the rod? CAme assembled from SS with the handle on the rod but had a loose rolled pin floating around in bag. will be calling SS Tuesday to confirm because the rolled pin tha...

So from what i am seeing is that it is great for removiing light rust from way tubes etc:

I recently picked up a complete MK V 510 from a storage unit that has been stred for many years " date code 12-11-04 " with some rust on tubes.

Father always said that 1 mans trash is another mans treasure. " never know what ya might find in storage units. http://mobile.craigslist.org/art/3564412563.html picked this up for $300 with 510 and ALL the standar accesories, Some still in box/package. Serial # indicates 2004 . been in estate ...

benush26 wrote:I'm about 285 miles away, so I wonder if I win the lottery so I can bid and can win it whether he will deliver an extra 10 miles free?

Same here on the lottery. If you you win the lottery and buy a yacht, I am a retired Tug Capt so Could drive the yacht when im not making sawdust..

This one is alot closer to me so I am going to take a look and make an offer today.

http://mobile.craigslist.org/art/3564412563.html

FWIW, I like mine!:) I think I like the simplicity of the 'feed' mechanism(low failure rate!:D). I know I like the calibrated round knob! Another tool to learn but i,ll have fun making sawdust . Looks like the rubber is worn on the feed rollers but maybe shop Smith will have replacements or suggest...

Got an offer from a friend I couldnt refuse .

This old planer is pretty much hand operated except the power coupling to the Shop Smith Head.

You have to feed the boards by hand but hey, the price was right.