jjbuzard wrote:
How wide is it, does the upgrade come with a new spacer?
The one on my machine is 1 7/16" wide. Are you buying the upgrade new from SS? I don't know for sure but I would be surprised if they don't supply it.
It is my guess that this "rubber baby bumper" thingy is not a critical part. My measures 1 15/32". Three machines and three different readings all "close enough for Government work". All that happens as a result of the rubber bumper is that the saw blade, even with the quill fully retracted, may not be located exactly in the center of the table cut out.
Now I know where that humongous alignment error that I have been experiencing comes from. My rubber baby bumper is over sized.
BTW JJ - The results of your 520 conversion are fantastic.
I totally agree Dusty. I think the bumper is designed to make sure you don't drop the table down on the blade. Just making sure that the blade goes up through the insert slot. It does not have to be centered, zero clearance excepted.
My original 510 new in '94 had a bumper that is 1 1/4" (I still have the bumper). It still allowed the blade to enter the slot in the insert. A few years after I bought the 510 I read that the bumper should center the blade in the slot. I called SS and they sent me another one. That is the one that is 1 7/16". So my guess is that 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" will work.
Having said all this, there has to be a print for the bumper. I can't believe the print tolerance for the width of the bumper is +- 1/4". 1/16" seems more reasonable.
John & Mary Burger
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT
As said before - that rubber part is completely disposable. Thinking it was part of the packing, I threw my first one away and operated for years without one. After the forum told me it was a way to "center" the saw blade, I bought another. These days I sometimes use it and other times - not.
I slit it lengthwise with a knife. This way I can use it or not. It is stiff enough to hold it's length.
Octogenarian's have an earned right to be a curmudgeon.
Chuck in Lancaster, CA
charlese wrote:As said before - that rubber part is completely disposable. Thinking it was part of the packing, I threw my first one away and operated for years without one. After the forum told me it was a way to "center" the saw blade, I bought another. These days I sometimes use it and other times - not.
I slit it lengthwise with a knife. This way I can use it or not. It is stiff enough to hold it's length.
I feel that I must be missing something here. What is achieved by removing the rubber bumper, Charlese? The blade is moved to the right in the table cutout if you move the carriage further left but that can be achieved by using the quill. I think.
I'm thankful that this discussion occurred. I am going to attempt to add onto my existing purchase order - 2 Carriage Stop Rings (516667) at $1.88 ea.
"Making Sawdust Safely" Dusty
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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
everettdavis wrote:You said "Part of the rebuild was to replace the countersunk slotted head screws with countersunk, stainless steel, Allen head screws, I just liked the appearance better."
I like the appearance and functionality of these. Did your local nut and bolt supplier stock them or did you order them from someone?
The machine is a testament to your workmanship and is beautifully restored.
Everett
The local hardware, not big box had the SS countersunk Allen head screws
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everettdavis wrote:You said "Part of the rebuild was to replace the countersunk slotted head screws with countersunk, stainless steel, Allen head screws, I just liked the appearance better."
I like the appearance and functionality of these. Did your local nut and bolt supplier stock them or did you order them from someone?
The machine is a testament to your workmanship and is beautifully restored.
Everett
The local hardware, not big box had the SS countersunk Allen head screws
I will. Probably on Saturday. My order is suppose to arrive on Friday and my carrier normally delivers this area late in the day.
I dismantled the 510 today (the one that is to receive the Double Tilt) and the bumper that has been there since the machine was new in 1991 measures 1 3/8" (1.375").
"Making Sawdust Safely" Dusty
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In looking back I wish I had used different paint, other than the Shopsmith rattle cans, it isn't durable at all, chips easy, if I had it to do all over I would custom mix Rustoleum Hammered paint in a close match gray color, would have been MUCH more durable.
All that happens as a result of the rubber bumper is that the saw blade, even with the quill fully retracted, may not be located exactly in the center of the table cut out.
