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Why hasn't ShopSmith fixed the drill press sliding table?
I've seen so many others have the same issue, yet as far as I can tell ShopSmith hasn't helped us out with the drill press table sliding down the way tubes, with even slight pressure from a drilling action! Maybe I've just not found the method of fixing this issue but it is extremely frustrating with the cost of this machine that ShopSmith hasn't helped us resolve the issue!

So if you know how to fix it, without buying something or cobbling together some pieces of wood items to wedge in place, please let me know?

I recall it being talked about before but it is not a problem I have had. I have even done mortises in drill press mode which requires more pressure than regular drilling. Maybe the locks on the carriage are worn and not able to hold the table in place against the drill pressure. Others may have more suggestions.

Carriage lock adjustment.

JPG has it right but be careful only about 1/8 to 1/4 of a turn at a time and then test again.
Bill V

For critical operations I use an adjustable stop the keep the carriage from being pushed downward.

When my carriage is inclined to slip I take it as an indication that maintenance is required on the carriage lock.

Thanks everyone for your help. Problem fixed.

bgstraughan wrote: Sun Jul 17, 2022 11:12 pm Thanks everyone for your help. Problem fixed.

Howd you do that

We be speaking about a V 5x0 (x = 1 or 2).

The nut at the rear end will affect the tightness. Minimal adjustment is advised.

M5 folk merely need to mimmick a gorilla.