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chiroindixon wrote:After I saw one installed on a new 520 at Lowes, I called "Jan" to inquire about them. Yes, they are an item driven by European safety standards.
Thinking about my wifes' long hair, I bought two. But, alas, they are sitting on the shelf. Maybe this thread will have me motivated to install them.
Doc
Can you install them on an older unit? Do don't see screw holes? Do they come with a drilling template and instructions?
Paul Cohen
Beaverton, OR
A 1982 500 Shopsmith brand upgraded to a Mark 7 PowerPro, Jointer, Bandsaw (with Kreg fence), Strip Sander, Ring Master and lots of accessories all purchased new
12" Sliding Compound Mitre Saw, 1200 CFM DC
My main Mark V unit is a newer 510 which has the Shaft Guard piece, so that feature looks "normal" to me.
BTW, I am also restoring an '81 model 500. I notice the speed-knob's style changed slightly since then, and the little "twirl knob" on the speed-knob is fixed (rather than rotating) on the new models.
In the interest of avoiding a rattle source, on my older 500 speed-knob I am going to "J-B Weld" the back of the little twirl-knob, so it's rigid like the newer speed knobs.
