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The "holes" in the tube rails are an early model distinction and applies to both the 505 and 510. The early version had tapped holes in the tables thus making them non adjustable.

An adapter sleeve works IF one includes a notch for the set screw to fully contact the bit shank. BTDT A bronze bushing bearing seems to have close enough dimensions.

What is needed is carnauba wax. As for scent, that comes from whatever solvents are used. A simpler replacement is paste finishing wax(minwax) JPW was a paste FLOOR wax. Original was slippery so later floor waxes were 'de slipperyiezed'. From looking at the ingredients I would not recommend Jubilee.

The black thing sticking out of the mortising attachment (8) is a mortising bit chisel.

The start circuit consists of the start winding in series with the start switch and start capacitor. The ends of that series circuit attaches to the run windings and power cord. Reversing the start circuit end connections will cause the motor to run in the opposite direction. However there appears t...

I think a picture of what you have would help.

AIRI,Considerable force IS required to get the sleeve installed onto the shaft. It would be best to backup the rear end of the shaft while applying any impact or force to the sleeve so the bearings are isolated.

Assuming the 'knurled' collar is attached correctly, the drill chuck is NOT. The set screws should line up. Also potential play is reduced by rocking the item being attached as the set screw is tightened. This centers the set screw at the low point of the shaft flat.

Good Luck finding a youngster interested in that path.

I be guilty of overlooking that obvious detail! ;>{