SEPT/OCT
2002
Volume 45/Issue 5
IN
THIS ISSUE
Project
Articles
•
The Toy Train
• The Cold Frame
• The Toy Puzzles & Kitchen Helpers
DEPARTMENTS
•
Ask Smitty
• Owner’s Gallery
• Letters from Owners
Academy Notes
Using
the Shopsmith Mortising Attachment to Drill Square Holes
Service Pointers
MARK
V Wedge Locks & Way Tubes
Safety Tips
Using
the Shopsmith Safety Kit
What's
New
Incra
Miter Gauge 2000
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V INFORMATION
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MARK V Demo Near You
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Troubleshooting
Table
MARK V Wedge Locks & Way Tubes
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The
MARK V Wedge Locks are used to secure the Headstock and Table Carriage
in any preferred position along the length of the Tubular Ways. To tighten
these Locks, spin them closed, then tighten one-quarter turn - NO MORE!
Over-tightening the Locks will permanently damage the Way Tubes, preventing
the Headstock and Table Carriage from moving freely when the Locks are
released.
Free
movement is also dependent upon keeping the Way Tubes properly cleaned
and waxed at all times. For this, you can use ordinary furniture
paste wax or a special sealant such as Top
Cote® to protect the Tubes from rust and corrosion.
However, don't just wax these items - buff them, too! Failure to rub off any excess paste wax will cause sawdust to accumulate on the Tubes around the base of the Table Carriage and Headstock, causing these assemblies to stick instead of sliding freely.
|
Problem |
Possible Cause(s) |
Remedy |
|
Headstock hard to move |
Way Tubes not properly waxed Tubes waxed too much - wax not properly rubbed out
|
Clean Tubes with paint thinner, mineral spirits or denatured alcohol. Apply paste wax or Top Cote and buff to a polish. Buff wax out thoroughly. |
|
"Popping" sound when Wedge Locks are loosened; Headstock is difficult to slide |
Wedge Locks have been tightened too tightly |
Loosen Locks and check Way Tubes for dents. If dents are found, see last remedy, below. If no dents are found, tighten the Lock, spin back with one finger until Lock stiffens - then turn an additional one-quarter turn to hold the Headstock securely in place. |
|
Can't move Headstock and Table Carriage apart |
Wedge Locks too tight: Way Tubes are in a "bind". |
Loosen both Locks. Check Way Tubes for dents. If dents are found, see below. If dents are not found, follow steps outlined above for tightening Locks. |
|
Way Tubes are dented |
Wedge Locks have been over-tightened. |
No cure, although turning the Wedge Locks one-quarter turn may help. To do so, loosen both screws under the Power Mounts. If dents are bad enough, replace Way Tubes. |
If you have tried these remedies and they didn’t work . . . or if you’re experiencing difficulties that are not listed here, feel free to call Shopsmith’s TOLL-FREE Technical Services Hotline (1-800-762-7555) for the answer or send an e-mail to Shopsmith Technical Support.
WARNING: Always unplug machine before making any adjustments or performing any maintenance procedures.
