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One can always add a manually operated external switch. Not recommended but it is a work around.

While we be on the subject of set screws, do be aware that cup tip and serrated cup screws are to be avoided. Flat or oval tip are the proper choice.

I be guessing here (this is a most unusual experience) 1) the motor has a natural tendency to start in one direction when the start circuit is ineffective.(a logical conclusion given the problem) 2) that natural tendency reverses occasionally due to factor(s) unknown. 3) by placing the motor in rota...

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...