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Does this mean there are two or more versions of the Gilmer system.

Is there more than one polyv system?

A Happy and Safe New Year for ALL.

That's a very good idea! I have just struggled re-aligning manually. :o Toilet paper rolls work well. Some paper towel rolls do too. However, I just unlock the wedges completely. These forces then to opposite ends of the rod and keeps them out of the way. Just align them and reinstall the headstock.

I started with CPM and later migrated to Windows so that I could have more that 6meg of memory. I have used Windows ever since.

Some people don't like Shopsmith either.

Yes, why? Especially since that was one of the first things I did.:D Yes, that is about as much play as the shaft has - maybe a hair more. I was thinking that the play would have the benefit of relieving some of the bite that develops at the end of the ranges of a rack and pinion system. On the oth...

Thanks for the feedback, Ed. I think we are okay on this. The wood that is there is only there to occupy space. It is bonded into that space but the JBWeld actually provides for 1) the repair of the crack and 2) building up the back to where it meets the wood block. I also used JBWeld, applied to th...

There has certainly been a lot of discussion for a "cosmetic" problem. Has anyone asked if it is possible that the holes are in the wrong location. Were these holes drilled as part of the DIY upgrade.

It seems to me that these potential questions are all asked and answered right here. This would just be another place to have to look. I guess I am just not "with it".

[quote="wa2crk"]Stitch] Thank you for your response Bill. I obviously do not know how to manage the search function. I did a serach for "Power Pro" and found as few postings, even a couple threads on the subject but NO real product reviews. Would you please give me just one link ...

I am totally unable to analyze any of what I have been viewing here. I am too new to the forum and too new to woodworking. I don't even own a table saw or a Mark 5. I have been waiting, trying to gather the information I need to make a good decision. I am waiting, though not patiently, for a detaile...