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I get frustrated sometimes adjusting the Dust shoe up and down to the work piece. It always seems to get hung up going up and down in the track,
PROBLEM SOLVED ! I added paraffin wax (clear candle wax) to the tracks and to each leg and now my shoe glides on the track making it much easier to adjust one or both sides. I tried paste wax but paraffin works better and stays longer. I would guess any thick wax like beeswax and such would work too.
Hope this helps a fellow X-Carver !
Footnote:
I stopped contributing in the forum a couple years back, and have never posted any of my many projects I have created for my woodworking because it seemed like every post that anyone made would be scrutinized and judged for the wrong reasons resulting in negativity and bias. It appears that has improved. But If you don’t like my idea, or how or where I posted it, then just ignore it. If you must express your negative dismay or unwelcome advice then send me a private message. Thanks.
The wax I use is from Hobby lobby or similar it comes in bars people melt to make candles, But any wax will do as long as it sticks when you rub it on.
Hi Wayne, I have not had any dust build up just occasionally a tiny piece of wax might drop down harmlessly. I use silicone spray too, and actually used WD40 Dry lube for this before I tried the wax, but for me the wax works better and lasts a long time. Thanks for the interest ! Happy carving !
Welcome back Don,
I think you will find that most of the trouble makers have moved on.
Thanks for the idea as i have the same problem.
I look forward to more of your input.
I’ve found the biggest help is to take the existing bolt and grind the end flat with a small chamfer. Previously the screw thread had a cup end and would bite the soft aluminum and create indentations.
This stuff is the best!