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I'm going to pass on this one. You don't want to use my method until all else fails. I would use shock therapy; the shock provided by a rubber mallet. I suspect that your problem is saw dust that has compacted in the location where the seized wedge is seated (along with the wedge). Study the illustr...

batg4 I am curious. In a post earlier in this thread,. you indicated that you were about to realign your tables. How did that go. I am certain that they will align to your satisfaction. Have you decided to upgrade to the 520. When you do, I know you'll be impressed with the new characteristics and c...

hagarz71 You said the headstock is hard to move on the tubes and that you had the headstock off to clean and wax; I assume you mean off of the way tubes . The possibility of wax buildup and bent tubes having already been covered (my first suspicions as well), we need to find something else. When you...

Thanks reible

Now I understand. I have my owners manuals but some of the part numbers didn't seem to match this list.

I'll try again. I am attempting to learn all I can about the 'powerhead'. I'm trying to compile data from as many sources as I find.

Be careful!!!

I agree that Loctite 222 is a viable solution BUT make certain of the type of Loctite you get; some types are is near "permanent".

Thanks for the detailed list. This is certain to be very useful. However, I have a question about the information provided. What are the Part Numbers shown here; how can we use them? Example: 845036 Jointer Manual (what is Jointer Manual, 505681-B) 845231 Belt Sander Manual (what is 6" Belt San...

The Alignment Tool is probably a very good idea and being as I am about tools I will probably acquire one if it is anything more than a set of feeler gauges. But, my question was really "Why are permanent spacers (.005 or more) NOT used to provide a means of permanent clearance between the cros...

I'm still using a desk and bookcase that I built in an early 50's woodshop class and it was put together butt joints and hot glue but I don't want to go back to that. I use biscuits and a Ryobi biscuit jointer that I've had for a long time. Incidently, I used some brads the other day and they show t...

sawdustman

Offload your excess routers to reible who says one can ever have too many routers and then you can go buy your own 1/2 router.

I had that exact same question just a few months ago. I am not an expert just recently experienced with the same challenge. I too asked for guidance from the Users Group. Here is what I concluded from the advice given. Dig out the operators manual and read it, read the maintenance section very well....