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looks good- simple works and it's a fast make.

How about double sided tape to a piece of plywood and then cut to size and then remove the laminate.

I have had the versions, 500, 510, 520 and now 520 with Power Pro over the last 40 years. All used that I have refurbished and sold so I could move up to the next level. I am very comfortable in all aspects of the headstock with the ability to remove every part and replace anything that is needed. O...

I ask myself why would the manufacturer incorporate the three holes for the key if only one would be needed. I assume adding those other two adds cost to the chuck.

I had this problem for a long time and finally figured out that the specialty nut that the rod threads into had some of the threads beginning to strip. I ended up filling the threaded hole with that aluminum rod stuff that you can melt. I then drilled and tapped the hole again and it worked great. I...

For all you do for this forum that is yours too.

Sold to JPG- just PM me your info and I will mail it out.

I forgot, here is a picture of another part that was not in my original post.

I have several 10E or 10ER parts available for FREE to anyone that is interested. I am in the western suburbs of the Chicago Area and pickup of the parts would be ideal because of their weight. They seem to be in good condition but I am a 500 addict so I don't know much about the 10er. If you want m...

Hey John any chance on getting a picture of your Shark Guard set up on the Shopsmith? Does it cause any problems if you move the SS or do you always keep your SS in the same spot. My shop is small so I am always moving mine.
Thanks!

If it is minor and you don't use the top track of the fence very often maybe just alter the t-nut?