gaga
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Post by gaga on Sept 19, 2023 15:16:51 GMT -5
Greetings all! I have been lurking and learning here for a while. Finally got an account and now I am teetering on the edge! I found a Lewaco 18 inch slab saw for $500. He believes it all worked when it last ran which I am guessing has been a few years ago. Looks like it has 3 different pulleys to set feed rate. Have not turned it on, checked bearing, arbor play etc yet. Going to see it later this week. I saw a couple mentions of some who have experience with these saws. Are they worth working on? It does need some TLC but overall does not seem bad. Lid is whole but not attached. Will take all advice and suggestions. Still trying to learn!! Thanks to all.    |
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Post by catmandewe on Sept 19, 2023 20:06:49 GMT -5
Grab it, you cant go wrong.
Tony
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Post by Rockoonz on Sept 20, 2023 0:36:48 GMT -5
Like Tony said, grab it while you can. I have not worked on one but it looks like a good usable design, and at less than 1/4 what a lot of working saws that size are selling for.
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gaga
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Post by gaga on Oct 15, 2023 14:52:41 GMT -5
So I grabbed it.
Tearing it partially apart. Now that it is cleaner and lubed it all seems to work.
How much noise should I expect from the pillow bearings? I have been hitting almost everything inside the box with WD-40 to clean and lubricate. Interior of saw had not really been cleaned but it had sat so long everything was dry.
Used JBWeld to connect the handle pieces for the cross sled so I'd would turn the all thread. Took vice apart and got the rail bearings spinning freely.
Really do not want to tear into pillow bearings. No play and they seem to run true. They were a bit noisy before I removed the blade and went at both sides with WD-40.
Have scrapped and vacuumed the inside but still plenty inside it. Can I just start using it knowing the oil will dirty up faster, and will will have to clean more frequently.
Not a surprise though since "Rocks are dirty business!"
Any suggestions or advice?
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gaga
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Post by gaga on Oct 15, 2023 15:00:20 GMT -5
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Post by Peruano on Oct 16, 2023 6:34:16 GMT -5
I would not fret the cleanliness issue. When you fill it with oil, some of the stuff bothering you will free up and settle out or float out on the first cleanout. If your bearings have grease zerks, I'd hit them with a grease gun, but if not, don't worry until you hear noise or sense resistance. WD40 is not a lubricant. But it is a good solvent for cleaning like you are doing. If you really need lubrication count on oil or grease. Again your tank oil will lubricate things like vice rails and threads of feed screws. I'd fill it up and run it on small rocks and little jobs until you get a feel for everything being functional and then enjoy.
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oakmemo
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Post by oakmemo on Apr 22, 2024 16:16:25 GMT -5
Greetings, saw your post on the forum. I recently acquired a similar saw, with SN 222. Can you provide a picture or specs from the autofeed motor at the back? I'm in the search for a replacement, since the one I have is missing. Appreciate your help.
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