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I was able to easy-out that broken bolt. Now the pin is removable and jointer can "slide" back and forth. I say "slide" because it move rather roughly due to rough treatment in the past. Now to find a replacement bolt.

Thanks for the reassurance on this, everyone.

Jason

jasonsabala wrote:I was able to easy-out that broken bolt. Now the pin is removable and jointer can "slide" back and forth. I say "slide" because it move rather roughly due to rough treatment in the past. Now to find a replacement bolt.

Thanks for the reassurance on this, everyone.

Jason

You may have to purchase that from Shopsmith because of the rather flat (thin) bolt head.

dusty wrote:You may have to purchase that from Shopsmith because of the rather flat (thin) bolt head.

I was able to use a standard 5/16 coarse hex bolt. That secured the pin and works quite nicely. Sadly, the quadrant assembly has been beat up pretty badly, so the lip is about 3/32" above the jointer table surface. So, boards won't really lie flat if they are longer than 8" or so. I am thinking I will file that lip down level, or at least below the jointer table.

I was able to bend it mostly back into shape with clamps... It is still a little wonky. All the damage on this used mark v seems to be due to "gorilla antics."

jasonsabala wrote:I was able to use a standard 5/16 coarse hex bolt. That secured the pin and works quite nicely. Sadly, the quadrant assembly has been beat up pretty badly, so the lip is about 3/32" above the jointer table surface. So, boards won't really lie flat if they are longer than 8" or so. I am thinking I will file that lip down level, or at least below the jointer table.

I was able to bend it mostly back into shape with clamps... It is still a little wonky. All the damage on this used mark v seems to be due to "gorilla antics."

The quadrant is quite often a subject of discussion here on the forum. It seems to be very susceptible to any excess pressure.

Without being able to see your jointer and jointer fence, I am hesitant to concur with any action to reshape, bend or file on either the quadrant or the fence.

I will say, however, that even a good jointer fence and quadrant assembly really does not look like you might think it should. The fence does not sit down on the table.

remember, one half of the table is solid, while the other half needs to move for the depth adjustment. Putting clamps on may move parts out of adjustment.

There is a good reason the oem screw has a thin head. The 'handle' must shift in/out so as to secure both the side to side clamping and also the fence angle. Each must be done without affecting the other.

JPG40504 wrote:There is a good reason the oem screw has a thin head. The 'handle' must shift in/out so as to secure both the side to side clamping and also the fence angle. Each must be done without affecting the other.

I am using a nut to secure the angle, and then a bolt to secure the location of the fence. Works well; it just takes two tools to adjust. Still a problem wth the lip though, so will need a new quadrant.

[quote="jasonsabala"]I am using a nut to secure the angle, and then a bolt to secure the location of the fence. Works well]
I am not surprised to hear that you need a new quadrant. I have replaced the quadrant on mine as well. However, I used my jointer regularly and I do not recall why I replaced it except that it was obviously deformed. That is kind of mystifying to me because I am not inclined to apply excessive force (at least I don't think so).

The jointer fence tilt quadrant, 502651, is listed by Shopsmith as one of the 17 most frequently replaced parts.

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/partscat/mostfrequentlyorderedparts.htm

Thanks, Dusty. It's on my list.

I noticed on another post that the rail that the fence slides on is adjustable. I was able to move it all the way down. Then, I filed on the quandrant lip for about 10 seconds to smooth out the hammer bumps and... Voila!

My jointer now works great! I am loving my Mark V.

I am so glad this forum is here to help me enjoy it.

Jason