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    Don't forget that the job of the thrust bearing is only to keep the blade in place while the wood is pressing into it (creating a "thrust"). Ideally, the wheels are aligned true to each other and the blade tracks properly without the trust bearings holding it in place. If you run this test with the thrust bearings set open and back from the blade, the blade should track in one position on its own. (try turning the wheel by hand here, without power connected.) If the blade will not track properly without the trust bearings holding it in place, realign the wheels, or suffer wobble, vibrations, worn thrust bearings and rough cuts. Remember, the thrust bearings only gently cradle the blade to keep it from deflecting during a cut. -John
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    Chuck, I am really looking forward to seeing this on Tuesday. I agree with rtropp that the draw plate is difficult to work with. This method has produced great results. -John

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