table problems

epbigfoot · Post by **epbigfoot** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:58 am

I just got back into WW and had trouble tightening my table (like in the up position for drilling. Keeps sliding down. I have oiled the threaded rod, but to no avail. Any ideas? Thanks

chiroindixon · Post by **chiroindixon** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:03 am

Look on the far side of the rod. There is a 1/2" (?) nut that must be adjusted from time to time to account for too loose/too tight on that table lock. I just had the very same problem using mine in the drill press mode.

Doc

epbigfoot · Post by **epbigfoot** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:07 am

I will go out to shop and see about that nut. Thankyou very much. Don

epbigfoot · Post by **epbigfoot** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:44 pm

I looked to see about the nut and could not see it. I will try to look at parts list for table and try again.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:57 pm

Assuming you have a Mark V 510:

I think you will find what is being discussed here on page B-11. The part that is being referenced (the nut) is item #217.

The references in red are incorrect.

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/productmanuals/MKVSTDPartsList%20_1_14.pdf

If this isn't it and you can't find what you are looking for, bring the problem back here. We'll have you making sawdust soon.

PS: Ed is correct - this is NOT what you were referring to at all. Sorry for any confusion I have caused.

The correct reference is item #177 on page B-9. Thanks Ed.

Ed in Tampa · Post by **Ed in Tampa** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:58 pm

dusty wrote:Assuming you have a Mark V 510:

I think you will find what is being discussed here on page B-11. The part that is being referenced (the nut) is item #217.

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/productmanuals/MKVSTDPartsList%20_1_14.pdf

If this isn't it and you can't find what you are looking for, bring the problem back here. We'll have you making sawdust soon.

Dusty
I think 217 is the nut on the fence. I think what you meant to say was item#177 that locks the carriage to the way tube if I understand the problem right.
Ed