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I am happy to see the Speed Changer Chart getting downloaded. It's a reproduction I made so I could include it with my restored Model 10's when I sell them. Some of you may find this Speed Chart helpful. It is similar to the one for the Mark V but using the Model 10 pulley and speed changer speeds f...

If you do not have a manual go to the support section and online manuals. Scroll down to find the Band Saw Manual. It is the current one but most of the information on setup and use is the same. In it you will find the mounting and alignment page to walk you through it.

You are right about the base/out-feed table casting. They must have changed it. You didn't say when yours was made. My jointers are a 1979 Model 505681 which is upgraded and a Model 4E from the early 1950's. I have also restored an early 1954 Model 620 and an early 1960 Model 620-C. As you can see I...

I wanted to get back to you about the Jointer upgrades. The dust chute will not work on the Model 4E jointer. There are no mounting holes for it and due to the way it mounts on the Model 10's it would be in the way. The safety upgrades and feather guard will work if you wish to do them. As for dust ...

JPG is right there is a little wiggle room for the bolts.

Since I do not use my Jig Saw much I drain the oil between uses. I use the Scroll Saw more. Using RTV for the gasket could block the vent hole if you are not extremely careful. Don't get me wrong, the Jig Saw is still a great tool. Just one example, you can remove the arm and use it as a sabre saw f...

The blades likely need to be set properly. Looking at the pictures you posted I see the Base casting (out-feed table) is broken where the shaft of the cutter head comes out. It should be a hole for the shaft not a "V" cut. That may or may not effect the function of your Jointer. You did no...

Babalaisi did you understand Beave2012 about SPT standing for Special Purpose Tool and what the means? To explain it further they are the Band Saw, Scroll Saw, Belt Sander, Strip Sander, Jointer and Planer that attach to the Mark V or other Mark series machine and are powered by the headstock. SPT's...

Shopsmith currently has Trewax clear paste wax part # 750649 and says Use on all woodworking projects including furniture & cabinets. Contains carnuba wax. They also currently sell Minwax part # 522454, which is included in the help kit and says Just apply a thin coat of this premium-quality wax...

When you say you changed the oil and replaced the gasket in your Mark II, do you mean the Jig Saw you use on your Mark II? If so do not be surprised to find oil under it. As stated before these do tend to leak. I keep a old butter container under mine to catch those spots. With this in mind always r...