charlierainbow
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With all of the rocks in my head, one might think I have enough!
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Post by charlierainbow on Aug 11, 2010 23:23:23 GMT -5
Well this is not what I thought my first thread would be about!
There I was just a slicin' away, really goin' at it. Then I guess I got a little too happy. I've always heard that you should really clamp your rock in tight so it doesn't move while slicing. I over tightened my vise & broke the bottom off of the... I don't know what it's called? The part that holds the bolt that is turned to tighten the vise? It's the T part that fits in the slot underneath the vise jaws. Anyway it's a Great Western 18" saw. If anyone can make sense of this &/or knows where I might look to find a replacement piece I'd greatly appreciate their help!
Heck I guess a real good start would be what it's called?
Thanks to any with help! charlie
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redrummd
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Post by redrummd on Aug 11, 2010 23:25:54 GMT -5
Sound like it may be a part that can be welded.
Pictures would really help....
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charlierainbow
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Post by charlierainbow on Aug 11, 2010 23:29:38 GMT -5
I'm not sure. It almost looks like a pot metal.
Yes pics would be the way to go, but I don't have a working camera. You see I was tightening the film advance lever and.... just kidding!
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charlierainbow
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Post by charlierainbow on Aug 12, 2010 14:31:35 GMT -5
I guess no one knows anything about Great Western saws?
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Post by jakesrocks on Aug 12, 2010 16:13:02 GMT -5
If you know anyone with a Covington, Highland Park or other saw that uses the same type of clamping system, compare your broken part to the part on their vise. You might be able to adapt a part from another saw. Your broken clamping dog is probably made out of cast iron. A good welding shop will be able to make a repair that will work until you can find a replacement part. Don
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Post by snowdog on Aug 12, 2010 17:22:31 GMT -5
Charlie--- Cpdad would be the guy to contact here on the board , but, he may tell you that it can't be welded --last year he tried fixing one for someone and found it hard to work with ---he may be able to cut a piece out of steel that could be threaded and would work tho --- hope this helps -----
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Post by catmandewe on Aug 12, 2010 20:56:50 GMT -5
I have an assortment of saw parts, I need a picture to see if any of them are close.
Tony
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Aug 18, 2010 9:40:40 GMT -5
Two thoughts:
1. I don't think that the vices were OEM'd by the saw makers. In other words, I think several saws used the same vices, so I think you will be able to find a vice from another saw.
2. Failing that, find a local machine shop and they should be able to make one for you.
FWIW, I recently got an 18" Great Western myself. It may not be up to the Highland Park standards, but then I'm not an industrial user, either. I think it's a great hobbyist saw.
Best of luck! Chuck
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charlierainbow
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Post by charlierainbow on Aug 19, 2010 22:35:52 GMT -5
Many thanks to all who helped! I got it welded the other day & just got it back this evening. Gonna give it a go tomorrow, with a more gentle tightening. charlie ;D Attachments:
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