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I've been searching here for an answer, I just can't find it, so apologies for asking a simple question. I have a SS 500, and the aluminum table top has a lot of oxidation. I bought it a month ago, and I'm working thru cleanup and adjusting. What's the best way to clean the oxidation off and protect...

I'll give it a shot, and report what my results are. Might be a while, as I'm in the midst of making toys, repairing/refurbishing a 2nd SS 500, and a joiner. That, plus spring yard work projects has my plate full.

@DLB, Thanks for the advice on checking out high speed vibration. I have a router table that I mount ion a cutout on one of my workbench. I store it away, and have a rectangular piece of plywood that matches its size. That way, I have a router table or a workbench. The router is good, I use it a lot...

I grabbed a used one. Hope it has a lot of life left in it.

Update on the hot idler shaft issue. I picked up a replacement idler/sheave assembly. Night and day difference in how they spin. The 'hot' one is definitely bad, replacement one is doing fine. Thanks to all that helped me figure this out.

I have a SS 500 that was upgraded to the double tilt by the previous owner. I'd like to know what experienced smithers think about using it for under table routing. And, what components would be needed. Thanks much

Thanks, that's exactly what I needed

My SS 500 band-saw doesn't have the dust port. Is there a recommended way to add one?

Thx all for the feedback.

I'm replacing belts, and adjusting the speed quad/dial on my recently acquired Mark V. I watched a video, and it showed a part that I didn't find on mine. Under the speed dial, there's a spring, called the Smart Motor Speed Dial Ring, Back-Up Spring, part# 504196, reference #73 per the diagram at ht...