Help with carriage lock handle

drl · Post by **drl** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 6:23 pm

I have a SS 520 and the carriage lock will not stay in adjustment. It works itself loose so with the carriage lock handle down it will not secure the carriage. I have adjusted the flexloc nut to get the proper adjustment and "feel" but after a few carriage moves it is loose again. I have replaced the flexlock nut (177-from SS) and the washer (178) is present. There does not appear to be enough threads to install a lock nut. Anyone have a fix?

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/part ... xpview.htm

Regards,
Dwight

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 6:55 pm

drl wrote:I have a SS 520 and the carriage lock will not stay in adjustment. It works itself loose so with the carriage lock handle down it will not secure the carriage. I have adjusted the flexloc nut to get the proper adjustment and "feel" but after a few carriage moves it is loose again. I have replaced the flexlock nut (177-from SS) and the washer (178) is present. There does not appear to be enough threads to install a lock nut. Anyone have a fix?

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/partscat/carriage510_520_expview.htm

Regards,
Dwight

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