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Howdy, Today I began setting up the fence on the new 520 upgrade. Sadly, one of the screws that hold the alignment tube in the front rail pulled the threaded insert from the rail. i contacted customer service and they suggested I contact engineering. I don't think this should be a problem since this...

Thanks for the responses, John, Gary, and Dusty. Indeed, I used the alignment jigs in the kit. It all looks good, but the upgrade seemed so easy that I thought I might have missed something. Today I'll set up the fence and cut some wood!
~mike c

Howdy folks,

Last night I finally installed a 520 upgrade kit on the 510. It was very easy to do, but I am wondering if there are any tips out there for alignment and tightening the rails and table. I didn't see any videos that discuss the upgrade and subsequent alignment.

Have fun,
mike c

Very nice table. Did you put a finish on the table? ~mike c

Fun birdhouses and a nice job. Persist... ~mike c

I have a Shopsmith apron that remains on the wall. It is not so comfortable to wear. Mostly I wear jeans or shorts with a tee shirt and a waxed canvas shop apron. The shop has A/C so an apron isn't too hot in summer. ~mike c

Terrific, thanks for posting. My grown kids are Dr Who fans, too and will love the laugh.

Mike

Nice shelf and a good way to start the year. Congrats on getting going!

Mike

Beautiful carving, but how did you get the dog to hold still while you carved?

Nicely done, I bet she will love it.