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Post by oregon on Aug 3, 2015 17:58:42 GMT -5
OK, like the table saw then, All makes sense, but what's the point of having the bearings underneath the rails,while the metal bars will eventually get flats worn onto them? Just curious about the design. Think the arbor has a bit of wear and the front bearing doesn't feel too great, looks like I'll have to double my investment ... Blade looked to have a slight wobble, but think some of that was the arbor. We'll see after I get it up and running. I guess it's an older model, the hood is free instead of hinged, Green instead of the current blue. Anyway, if it's not too hot (105 a couple days back ) hope to do a Prineville excursion later in the week. Thanks for the help. Rick
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Post by oregon on Aug 3, 2015 14:01:00 GMT -5
Hi,
Pretty new to the cutting experience, so excuse the ignorance. I have a lortone ls-12 that I picked up (for extremely cheap) and looks like I have to replace the arbor on. Hoping it'll be a better experience than the 14 drop saw.
Anyway, I was surprised that the flats on top of the carriage and the bearings were underneath. I haven't used this saw before, and it does have a replacement motor. If memory serves, induction motors can be made to start in either direction. I got to wondering if the blade was supposed to cut up from the bottom, thus allowing the bearings of the carriage to ride on the rods rather than wearing flats in them from the blade cutting in a downward motion. The blade would also be closer to the oil pan which could mean more oil still adhered, but also less time to cool.... I realize blades have a direction, but just wondering what the direction of rotation is supposed to be for this saw.
Thanks, for the help, Rick
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