jcraigie wrote:How the heck do you raise and lower the casters?
I would dare say - "from the other side where the foot pedals are"!:D
I assume the shelf does clear them.
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anmius wrote:With the standard "OEM" shelf, there is plenty of room.
I have the "OEM" shelf, but found it awkward to get at the casters - especially the left side where the miter gauge bar hangs down. The solution was to reverse the casters. Now I have plenty of room.
Michael
Mark V Model 500 (1985) upgraded to 520 (2009) and PowerPro (2011); Bandsaw, Jointer, Jigsaw, Planer.
I was doing some maintenance on my SS & removed the accessory shelf that the previous owner must have installed. It stuck out in front of the machine somewhat. I don’t think I will be putting it back. I just realized how much in the way it was. I would definitely recommend either shelves that are completely underneath or a storage cabinet on casters. You don’t need a shin scraper. I think I will be building a storage cabinet on casters. Good luck!!!
jcraigie wrote:How the heck do you raise and lower the casters?
Here's a couple of additional pictures. The pic posted the other day, is from the 'far' side of the 500. These photos are from the 'operator' side. I think it's clear? The lower shelf has enough clearance to raise and lower the casters.
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