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I have been using my 510 for a few weeks. The headstock lock handle is very tough to turn. Upon investigation, the front wedge lock (504235) seems to move but binds. The rear wedge lock (504234) is stuck in the headstock and dies not move. I’m fearing the rear and/or threaded rod has stripped thread...

Thanks Russ and Ed. I’ve already done some rabbet cuts on wood (making a laundry drying rack). I’ve looked through the forum and Facebook and have found the manuals for my sander, jointer (model 620-C), and jig saw (model 610) and added them to my SS manual. I will look at the links for the maintena...

Hello. I just joined the forum. I have had a shopsmith for probably 12-13 years. But haven’t used it much. For the past few weeks, I have been using it a lot more. It is a Mark 510, model 555540 with build date from 1995. From my limited use these past few weeks, I’m starting to see it’s versatility...