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When Woodsmith Shop used a similar jig (with a router rather than a Shopsmith) to make threaded-lid canisters, I recall that they warned that the lid threads (the "male" part) were a climb cut and urged caution. They cut the threads in three or four passes.

One way to use the tool to extract nails when they're sticking out the other side (e.g., when you've removed trim that you want to reuse and it still has nails in it) is to tap it in from the back until the head protrudes, cut the head off, then pull it out the back.

I have an old one of the kind labeled "Gunpla" in Ed's picture. It is very handy, it doesn't damage the wood much and you can extract longer nails by taking a second or third grip on them. You do have to be careful not to squeeze too hard on little brads, but that's easy to get used to. My...

Have you looked at 510 and 520 prices on CL? Your least expensive solution may be to sell the 510 and buy a 520 if you can find the right prices.

I drew an arrow and the word "lock" with a Sharpie by the handles.

It's always nice to see the signs that spring is on the way. Here in NJ, we have winter aconite, snowdrops, witch hazel and a few crocuses blooming, but none of our trees have started yet. In fact, we just got a couple of inches of wet snow last night - the first measurable snow this winter.

... Understand where and be aware of the location of the Cone Washer on the retractor shaft, be prepared to catch it when removing the shaft. The quill feed has a number of washers on both ends that have to go back in the right order and sometimes even the right orientation, so keep careful track o...

I filed mine by mail so I should see my small refund by August, but due to the incompetence of the IRS, they have to pay me interest on my refund. IMAGINE, the government paying me interest. Yeah, and then the interest is considered taxable income next year! The IRS giveth and the IRS taketh away.

joet wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 7:53 am ... Maybe this play I'm feeling is normal for this vintage quill assy. I can feel the play ever so slightly even without a chuck on the spindle.

My 1958 greenie with a single bearing has no discernible play in the spindle, so I doubt if age is the problem.

gac5ss wrote: ↑Mon Feb 20, 2023 11:52 am ... Concerning the Shopsmith warranty, I do not see a stated warranty for the PowerPro headstock.

(parts & labor): Motor - 5 Years; Belts, Bearings & Electronics - 2 Years; Materials & Workmanship Defects - Lifetime.