Missing set screw on 510 tablesaw fence

[StoneyD]

Used the table saw fence for the first time couple days ago and when removing the fence noticed a slight rattle when fence was tilted. Took fence apart and found that during use the vibration had dislodged some old mud dauber nests. During reassembly I noticed a threaded hole (shown in picture), so I then found that it accepts the set screws used in many other places. Looked in the owner's manual I have and found it shows a fence that has two threaded holes rather than the one that my fence has for a set screw used to align the fence parallel to the slots in the table. Hoping that the proper length of set screw is still available.

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[HopefulSSer]

That setscrew is used to MISalign the fence if you're using the flat sanding disk. It's not used at any other time. Don't worry about it!

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The later version of the 510 fence has two tapped holes to MISALIGN the fence. The fence alignment is properly accomplished by loosening the screws attaching the fence body to the part with the one/two tapped MISALIGNMENT holes['head'].

A common misconception re the purpose of the holes.

Alignment is a bit tricky since only the outer attachment screw is accessible when mounted to the table. Both screws need to be lightly snugged so the alignment can be adjusted, then, the outer screw is tightened and only after removing the fence from the table is the inner screw accessible for final tightening.

More disconcerting to me is since the fence has apparently been dropped, is whether the 'head' has been bent so it cannot properly abut against the rail.