I think you mean your comments about the EZ outs if the 1/4-20 thumb screws were broken off in the miter gauge, and I am glad I didn't need that.everettdavis wrote:I just edited the post with some additional info I hope you don't need.
Everett
Because the threads don't start at the top, and mine were packed tight with sand, compressed air and soaking in penetrating oil still wouldn't allow me to thread a bolt all the way in. I borrowed all the tap sizes I'd need for the whole machine from my father in law, including a 3/8" bottoming tap for the middle hole of the miter gauge and chased all the threads. A little oil on the bolt threads and it now feels good as new. I also picked up 1" thumb screws, that tighten on the stop rod about 1 thread before bottoming out on the wings. Thanks for all the info.
BTW it really was just sand. And one of the holes had surviving eggs/guts so I can only picture it being mud daubers or similar insects.
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