I have to wonder if there is not enough room to add a slipring like on bigger machines. I'm referring to a fingered engagement with a spring that dis-engages the handle when not in use. Sorry, slipring isn't the right word - but splined is misleading as well.
Mine is a G0773 (12 x 27). The cross slide has the slip feature. Seems that would be the best direction to go.
Mine is a G0773 (12 x 27). The cross slide has the slip feature. Seems that would be the best direction to go.