I have owned my Mark V-500 for 34 years and I have just ordered my second set Wedge Locks, due to damaged threads. Sixteen years ago when I replaced the original parts, I had to cut the Lock Rod in half, in order to remove the handle and rod assembly. Fortunately, today I was able to unscrew the rod, even though the L-H Wedge Lock's threads were partially stripped.
Per the recommended maintenance, I have used graphite to lube the threads, but since this has now happened again, I am wondering what others use. Do you use graphite or oil or grease?
Carriage Wedge Locks
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Carriage Wedge Locks
Brian
Mark V-500 Purchased New In 1980, SS Bandsaw (free), SS Jointer, SS 6x48 Belt Sander (free), SS Storage Station (free), Powermatic 64A Table Saw, Powermatic 1140F Drill Press, Delta 46-460 Midi-Lathe, Delta Scrollsaw, Bosch 12" Dual Compound Miter Saw, MLCS Router Table w/Bosch Router, Penn State dust collector.
Mark V-500 Purchased New In 1980, SS Bandsaw (free), SS Jointer, SS 6x48 Belt Sander (free), SS Storage Station (free), Powermatic 64A Table Saw, Powermatic 1140F Drill Press, Delta 46-460 Midi-Lathe, Delta Scrollsaw, Bosch 12" Dual Compound Miter Saw, MLCS Router Table w/Bosch Router, Penn State dust collector.
I use Graphite. I'm afraid that oil or grease wood compound the problem.. How tight do you tighten the lock?
SS 500(09/1980), DC3300, jointer, bandsaw, belt sander, Strip Sander, drum sanders,molder, dado, biscuit joiner, universal lathe tool rest, Oneway talon chuck, router bits & chucks and a De Walt 735 planer,a #5,#6, block planes. ALL in a 100 square foot shop.
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I don't lubricate the threaded rod or the wedges; I clean the rods regularly (especially after I have cut aluminum). The only time I have had a problem, the threads were compacted with aluminum deposits.beeg wrote:I use Graphite. I'm afraid that oil or grease wood compound the problem.. How tight do you tighten the lock?
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Blame the gorilla, not the graphite!:D
Are adjusted correctly?
Are adjusted correctly?
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