What is the hole in the top of the model 500 rip fence for?
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Re: What is the hole in the top of the model 500 rip fence for?
Nice share a pic when it's done, useful for others who might be missing it!
1983 Mark V 500 (230V/50Hz AU) S/N SS-115073
11" Bandsaw (incoming)
Brisbane, Australia
11" Bandsaw (incoming)
Brisbane, Australia
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Re: What is the hole in the top of the model 500 rip fence for?
Kent50,
I have thought about making a replacement but have not done it and haven't needed a replacement yet. It is aluminum rod, so bending is an easy task. Do make sure you get the bends right so it will lift the Upper Guard up enough to clear the front edge of the guard under where the Shoe mounts.
I have thought about making a replacement but have not done it and haven't needed a replacement yet. It is aluminum rod, so bending is an easy task. Do make sure you get the bends right so it will lift the Upper Guard up enough to clear the front edge of the guard under where the Shoe mounts.
Russ
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's, 2 Power Stations & Crafter's Station
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored.
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's, 2 Power Stations & Crafter's Station
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored.
Re: What is the hole in the top of the model 500 rip fence for?
Thanks Russ. Good catch! I did do a lot of testing with it and I believe that I have it correct.chapmanruss wrote: Mon Jun 01, 2026 12:07 pm Kent50,
I have thought about making a replacement but have not done it and haven't needed a replacement yet. It is aluminum rod, so bending is an easy task. Do make sure you get the bends right so it will lift the Upper Guard up enough to clear the front edge of the guard under where the Shoe mounts.