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Even though my tapes are losing their magnetic characteristics, I have not found the "rip scale" to be all that ineffective. Now I don't move the quill setting much so the only time I have to re-zero is when I move either the carriage or the headstock. When that happens just relocate the r...

Dusty, I discovered this on closer inspection. I wrongly assumed that they were inserted from the bottom because they weren't thread to the top. I had to remove them from the bottom. I didn't have an 18 tpi tap but did have several 18 tpi Allen screws so, with a Dremel I created a tap and with a lo...

Dusty, I discovered this on closer inspection. I wrongly assumed that they were inserted from the bottom because they weren't thread to the top. I had to remove them from the bottom. I didn't have an 18 tpi tap but did have several 18 tpi Allen screws so, with a Dremel I created a tap and with a lo...

It sounds as though I failed to describe how mine are. My set screw holes are not threaded all the way to the top. The upper portion of the hole is larger and allows the set screw to fall out once disengaged from the threads. Opps I just realized that I very cleverly derailed this thread and changed...

Thanks for the link...and...probably the solution to my problem. A lot less expenshive than buying new rails with magnetic strips. :rolleyes: Dusty, If you purchase it let us know how it goes and I will do the same. I haven't ordered it yet, but seriously considering it. Did Shopsmith offer any sol...

Has anyone ever used magnetic tape made of Neodymium Rare Earth magnets on any projects (see link below)? This stuff is supposed to be much stronger than the standard type of magnetic tape. It comes in 12.5mm wide strips which would be an improvement to the 11.25mm magnetic strip on my 520 tables. ...

Someone needs to make one with a built in LED putting a spot of light right on the mark. Since I'm not a teenager anymore my alignment skills have degraded a lot. It's not just my eyes, stiffening joints make small adjustments more difficult also. I do like using the fence on my SS drill press beca...

These set screws were NOT screwed in from the top. To get them out I have to remove the nylon glides. They should be able to screw up to provide clear passage for 1 1/4" rod or the Allen wrench. Perhaps a manufacturing defect. They top out and won't budge. I am surprised but then my miter gaug...

I have been in touch with CS and they are working on my problem. We have exchanged two or three emails. Denise has been very responsive.

Don't blame it on the teen years thingy. I have a couple marks just like that, probably created in exactly the same way and I am no teenager.

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