mossyrockhound
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2011
Posts: 1,278
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Post by mossyrockhound on Mar 23, 2011 12:24:27 GMT -5
There are two Highland Park saws here - a 16" on the left and a 24" on the right. My wife and I just finished giving the 24" a good cleaning and didn't realize it would make the 16" look so bad. I bought the HP 24 (brand new) in 1958 for $1000 with money from my paper route. That means I've been using it for about 53 years. I did replace the bearings last year, but the guy at the bearing store said the old ones were still good. Now I just need to get the oil in and start cutting. Well, I just thought I would take a few pictures because I'm pretty sure it won't ever be this clean again (I am probably world's worst procrastinator when it comes to cleaning out the slab saws). Thanks for looking, Garry
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Post by Jack, lapidaryrough on Mar 23, 2011 12:57:04 GMT -5
Nice to see the old classic rock saws. They`ll out last most 1980 an newer saws on the market.
I have 2 16" Hp`s. an a 24. hp. it`s a 1982, i believe the last year made, Of the old style.
Though from 1958 - 1982 only change i see is the belt guard, and the hood crutch, worm gear cover, power switch.
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Post by rocklicker on Mar 23, 2011 12:57:52 GMT -5
If it makes your HP 16" feel any better, I have the same model and it has the same amount of sludge all over it. Steve
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Post by Rockoonz on Mar 25, 2011 11:12:58 GMT -5
Nice saws, I have 2 14 inch HP's, nice saws but both for sale since I got the 16 inch Nelson. Is the crossfeed still tight on the 24? I have had to line bore and install bronze bushings on the old HP saws to get rid of deep blade marks on the slabs.
Lee
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lonetreestudios
starting to spend too much on rocks
RIP Rodney, AKA @lonetreestudios
Member since December 2006
Posts: 168
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Post by lonetreestudios on Mar 25, 2011 11:17:43 GMT -5
Good for another 50+!!
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Post by Toad on Mar 25, 2011 21:08:04 GMT -5
Amazing. Obviously you take great care of your equipment.
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mossyrockhound
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2011
Posts: 1,278
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Post by mossyrockhound on Mar 31, 2011 16:34:27 GMT -5
Thanks for your comments guys. If you buy a quality saw and don't abuse it, you can probably leave it for your grandkids. I like my old HP 24 better than the new (Chinese) ones because the old ones have a viewing window and light. Garry
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mossyrockhound
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2011
Posts: 1,278
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Post by mossyrockhound on Mar 31, 2011 16:40:12 GMT -5
Oh yes, Lee...I forgot to mention that the crossfeed is still very tight. The slabs come out really smooth. I'm running a MK 303 on it which I am well-pleased with. Also, I always tighten the thumbscrew before starting a slab, which probably helps get a smoother slab. Garry
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Post by Bikerrandy on Mar 31, 2011 20:08:06 GMT -5
That's a damn nice looking saw!! Looks like you got a collection of tool belts going on in the background, are you a framer?
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mossyrockhound
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2011
Posts: 1,278
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Post by mossyrockhound on Apr 1, 2011 0:35:24 GMT -5
Randy, I use the tool belts for all sorts of things; fencing, repairing rentals, house wiring, even while gardening. I've done some framing, but I'm basically a "Jack of all trades, master of none". My career was in engineering, but I'm done with that. Garry
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Post by Woodyrock on Apr 1, 2011 1:17:11 GMT -5
Put some oil in it! Woody
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Post by 150FromFundy on Apr 1, 2011 6:21:35 GMT -5
WOW. I can only hope to clean up that good myself at 53. Obviously, a quality product to begin with.
Darryl.
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rockwizz
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since May 2007
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Post by rockwizz on Apr 1, 2011 7:45:20 GMT -5
Nice saws. Thanks for sharing the story how you got them. Ozzy
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Post by rockrookie on Apr 1, 2011 16:29:59 GMT -5
Built to last !!!! --paul
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