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Thanks Russ

I want to buy it. Don't know what to offer.

I have completely disassembled my 1982 jointer and painted. Now I need to reassemble. What lube/coating should I use for the slides?
They are bare metal and will never be seen again.

Ok, I'll bite on this one. What are the advantages of using a link belt on a Mark V? As I understand it, the marketing for link belts promote lower vibration from their use. However, I have seen woodworking discussions on them on other forums and the conclusion often is that they only offer a benef...

The 32 link belt started same size as SS and is a little wider. But after running for a few minutes, it stretched so I removed 2 links to make it same size as SS. Since it is a little wider, it hits the casting when trying to get below 760 rpm. I went back to the SS belt.

Got some results:

SS Belt 700 rpm
32 link belt 1080 rpm
30 link belt 760 rpm
Jacob A Belt 767 rpm

Just turned on my 1982 Mark V 500 for first time. I acquired from a friend and rebuilt headstock. I have 4 belts to try, Jacob A belt, SS new, Kevlar belt and a 32 link belt form HF. Link belt is on now. I have a calibrated RPM gauge and the slowest speed I get is 1080 rpm. The motor is running at 3...

I read you can turn tapers with the eccentric tail stock. I cannot find anything on how to do that. Do you just rotate the bushing with everything in place?