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by algale
Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Trying out the flexible shaft on my 10er
Replies: 12
Views: 40634

Re: Trying out the flexible shaft on my 10er

The ice cream comment made me laugh! But I'm impressed with the rust removal capabilities!
by algale
Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:06 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Using an Incra miter gauge to set the angle on the Shopsmith miter gauge
Replies: 13
Views: 35330

Re: Using an Incra miter gauge to set the angle on the Shopsmith miter gauge

You are right that the Incra needs to be aligned from the factory. But once the Incra is aligned it holds alignment. And mechanically it always returns to the same 90 position after being set to other angles. You are right that you can set the 90 degree on the Shopsmith (or Incra) with a precision ...
by algale
Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:54 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Using an Incra miter gauge to set the angle on the Shopsmith miter gauge
Replies: 13
Views: 35330

Re: Using an Incra miter gauge to set the angle on the Shopsmith miter gauge

I see this as more of a quick check method, analogous to drawing two lines with a square by flipping the square around and comparing the gap between the lines. I have several high end squares in my shop, all of differing lengths and such to accommodate any tool that needs aligning. I prefer to make...
by algale
Sun Dec 24, 2023 7:31 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Using an Incra miter gauge to set the angle on the Shopsmith miter gauge
Replies: 13
Views: 35330

Re: Using an Incra miter gauge to set the angle on the Shopsmith miter gauge

Neat but I have one question. Is the miter track on the fence "dead on parallel" to the miter track in the table? If not.....well, you figure. Another though. Is the input table rail at 90 degrees to the miter slot. Mine is. Use the front rail as the reference surface and flip the miter g...
by algale
Sat Dec 23, 2023 3:54 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Using an Incra miter gauge to set the angle on the Shopsmith miter gauge
Replies: 13
Views: 35330

Re: Using an Incra miter gauge to set the angle on the Shopsmith miter gauge

Shopsmith should sell these Incra miter gauges! They used to. Must have had a falling out. I just checked the Incra website and they no longer sell any of the Shopsmith "editions", either. No spare parts, i.e. Shopsmith-sized miter bars, either. In addition to the Shopsmith edition v120 g...
by algale
Sat Dec 23, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Using an Incra miter gauge to set the angle on the Shopsmith miter gauge
Replies: 13
Views: 35330

Using an Incra miter gauge to set the angle on the Shopsmith miter gauge

I have an Incra (Shopsmith edition) miter gauge as well as the original Shopsmith miter gauge. The Incra, once set up, is dead on accurate and, conveniently, has positive stops at every 1 degree. The Shopsmith has a stop at 90 but it isn't all that repeatable because there's slop in the pin that ser...
by algale
Sat Dec 23, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: 520/Pro Fence lock adjustments
Replies: 14
Views: 28659

Re: 520/Pro Fence lock adjustments

I was using a PB Blaster brand aerosol. More of grenade type weapon than a precision sniper rifle. Thanks for the tips on removal. Denatured alcohol and some "elbow grease" got rid of the excess film. My fence is all tuned up. Even managed to horizontal bore a 3/4" forstner bit into e...
by algale
Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: 520/Pro Fence lock adjustments
Replies: 14
Views: 28659

Re: 520/Pro Fence lock adjustments

jsburger wrote: Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:49 pm As for the dry lube cleanup, II don't know. I don't use graphite. I use Boeshield T-9. No clean up required.
Now he tells me. :rolleyes:
by algale
Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: 520/Pro Fence lock adjustments
Replies: 14
Views: 28659

Re: 520/Pro Fence lock adjustments

I often will move the quill a tiny bit once the fence is close.
by algale
Fri Dec 22, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: 520/Pro Fence lock adjustments
Replies: 14
Views: 28659

Re: 520/Pro Fence lock adjustments

Thanks, John. This is more or less what you said in that old post I found and it helped me get things tightened up properly.