Headstock lock
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Headstock lock
I just inherited a Mark V from my Uncle. It has set for 7 plus years. I have everything lubed and working except the headstock lock. Any ideas on how to get it free so I can start using this unit?
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JPG
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Re: Headstock lock
When the lock wing nut is rotated counter clockwise, does the wing nut try to move towards the headstock? Or is the wing nut 'stuck' and will not turn?
You may need to peek through the backside 'port' to determine what is/not moving.
You may need to peek through the backside 'port' to determine what is/not moving.
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Re: Headstock lock
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Last edited by charlese on Sat Jul 04, 2015 12:33 am, edited 3 times in total.
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Chuck in Lancaster, CA
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Re: Headstock lock
If it 'set' fer 7 years, it ain't a power pro headstock. 
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
Re: Headstock lock
Looking through the "port" shows that nothing is moving. I just get minimal movement when trying to move the lock nut. I have tried to lube with graphite but do not want to force it and break the nut.
Re: Headstock lock
With some carefully applied pressure it has broken free. I have been putting the graphite and working it in so it is working easier every time I turn it. Thanks to anyone who posted a reply. I can hardly wait until I get to start using it.