Aragorn
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The screws (about M4 allen key doobies) that hold a widget (square section metal rod) in place between the wheels that drive the cutterblock on my Jet 60A keep coming unscrewed.
The first time it happen I thought it was just a poor setup thing, found the screws amongst the sawdust and just screwed them back again. Then it happened again, then it started happening regularly.
Now I can't do 5 minutes of planing without having to take the belt guard off and flaff about tightening the screws.
Doesn't seem right does it?
Is there something I can use to stop these screws backing out of their home?
Should I stop these screws backing out?
Are they backing out because something else is wrong?
Does anyone know what I'm talking about!?
The Jet is otherwise excellent, but this little problem is making using it a nightmare. I'm worried about losing the screws or the widget thing down the dust extractor!
The screws (about M4 allen key doobies) that hold a widget (square section metal rod) in place between the wheels that drive the cutterblock on my Jet 60A keep coming unscrewed.
The first time it happen I thought it was just a poor setup thing, found the screws amongst the sawdust and just screwed them back again. Then it happened again, then it started happening regularly.
Now I can't do 5 minutes of planing without having to take the belt guard off and flaff about tightening the screws.
Doesn't seem right does it?
Is there something I can use to stop these screws backing out of their home?
Should I stop these screws backing out?
Are they backing out because something else is wrong?
Does anyone know what I'm talking about!?
The Jet is otherwise excellent, but this little problem is making using it a nightmare. I'm worried about losing the screws or the widget thing down the dust extractor!