Saskrock
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since October 2007
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Post by Saskrock on Jan 22, 2009 21:43:27 GMT -5
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Saskrock
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since October 2007
Posts: 1,852
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Post by Saskrock on Jan 22, 2009 21:56:24 GMT -5
Just found out its a Frantom. Its also 10" anyone have any info?
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Post by beefjello on Jan 22, 2009 21:57:56 GMT -5
Awesome!! Congrats, that looks like a good 'un!
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SteveHolmes
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Member since July 2009
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Post by SteveHolmes on Jan 22, 2009 22:11:21 GMT -5
Congratz! The perfect size too. My next purchase is going to be a 10" saw Steve
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Post by Bejewelme on Jan 22, 2009 22:30:07 GMT -5
You are going to be able to cut some nice big rocks now, to make a bunch more neat cabs and dragonflys!
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Post by NatureNut on Jan 22, 2009 22:33:40 GMT -5
Yeah!!! Now go cut some boulders!
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Post by Woodyrock on Jan 23, 2009 0:47:49 GMT -5
Just like my ten inch Frantom, 'cept yours is clean. The missing guide is only a piece of 3/8" rod with a small plate on the end. The serial number is on top of the bearing housing, and consists of a number then a dash followed by the years last two digets. The small aluminium shield in the front has been removed, probably to allow the hood to close. You might want to fabricate one so you can use it freehand. I will take a photograph of mine tomorrow. Woody
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Post by sitnwrap on Jan 23, 2009 9:08:27 GMT -5
Gongrats on your new purchase. You are going to have a lot of fun with it.
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Post by snowdog on Jan 23, 2009 10:19:52 GMT -5
these have alot more solid parts than the new ones -- I like the old ones better ;D --- when you first get it home I would check the arbor shaft bearings and make sure they are good / or replace them to make sure the blade will run tight ( no wobble) --it may be good as is too --- if you wanted to cut a guide from wood , just measure from the edge of the saw to the blade and cut a piece that would lay against the side (1/4" from the blade) you could also change it over to water if you wanted to cut free hand without having the hood down all the time -- I take the drain plug out and put in an air line fitting in that you can slide a piece of clear hose over to drain the water with -- just don't try cutting free hand with oil ! -- it will give you a bath ;D looks like you will soon be having "FUN"
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Post by johnjsgems on Jan 23, 2009 10:58:29 GMT -5
I've had two over the years. I think Felker made them for Frantom (Fran & Tom were a husband/wife team that made Highland Park equivalent equipment and named their company "Frantom"). I used both of mine with food grade mineral oil. Fill to just cover bottom of blade rim and you will only have a drip from the blade guard. You will only get a shower if you raise the guard too high. I think the hood on yurs is home made. If you use water drain and allow to dry when done.
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Saskrock
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since October 2007
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Post by Saskrock on Jan 23, 2009 11:13:29 GMT -5
Thanks for the info. I can't wait to get it home. The only problem is that I have to wait till spring to use it too. No way will the wife like that running in the house.
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Post by Tonyterner on Jan 23, 2009 13:49:31 GMT -5
Dang you are in the middle of proverbial nowhere and you can find a used saw. lol Congrats.
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Saskrock
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since October 2007
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Post by Saskrock on Jan 23, 2009 14:16:44 GMT -5
Technicaly I'm 3 hrs away from the middle. Thats in Rugby ND. But I have been there ;D
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Mudshark
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Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. Will Rogers
Member since December 2008
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Post by Mudshark on Jan 23, 2009 18:11:52 GMT -5
Nice score!!!!! one of my other hobbies is collecting and using antique tools,mostly woodworking,and restoring them to as close to original condition as I can.The old stuff was built sturdier than anything on the market today.
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