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Post by Woodyrock on Oct 31, 2010 18:35:03 GMT -5
Our ten inch Frantoms table had worn pretty bad from all the small material we have been slabbing. So, looking at several options, one being weld build up, and I can not weld aluminum, that was out. The option I choose was to cut the worn section out, and replace it with a piece of 1/4" plate. Here is what I did. Woody Before refurbishment  The layout  The cutout and insert  Fit up  The bottom view  Finished view  |
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Post by rockrookie on Oct 31, 2010 19:22:39 GMT -5
top notch repair , woody !!
looks great & functional !
--paul
one ?
did you use locktight or some glue on the bolts .
just a recomendation from my past experiences.
--paul
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Post by tanyafrench on Oct 31, 2010 19:28:44 GMT -5
It looks like you are quite the handyman. Good job!
Tanya
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darrad
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Post by darrad on Oct 31, 2010 20:59:21 GMT -5
Excellent repair.Rockrookie is right. The thread locker is a must with all the vibration.
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Post by NDK on Oct 31, 2010 21:15:25 GMT -5
I think that's a better repair than welding it Woody. This way when you wear it out again, it's easily replaced.
Nice job!
Nate
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Nov 1, 2010 12:47:40 GMT -5
Very nice! You didn't even lose any drain holes.  Chuck |
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Post by frane on Nov 3, 2010 18:31:06 GMT -5
Fantastic job! I am glad you showed the bottom. I could not figure out how it was fitting in there so well and staying because I hadn't noticed the brace screw holes at first.
Great work!
Fran
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Post by SteveHolmes on Nov 4, 2010 20:39:35 GMT -5
Thanks for posting the tutorial Woody. My second 6" saw needs a table refurbishing. That looks like the way to go. Very Nice!
Steve
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Post by beefjello on Nov 4, 2010 21:45:20 GMT -5
Great DIY fix there Woody! So.. should I ship my saw to you or do you do house calls?  |
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Post by Woodyrock on Nov 5, 2010 0:32:51 GMT -5
Brian:
Will it fit in a FRB?
If our Pacific Northwest weather gets as bad as predicted, a house call might be possible! I am starting to understand the snowbird thing about AZ winter WA summer.
Woody
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meta99
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Post by meta99 on Nov 6, 2010 19:18:46 GMT -5
So glad you posted this. My DH just bought a used Frantom from a retiring 92 year old! I'm the ultimate in newbies but have cut some slabs and played with some cabs. (My first one flew off the dop!)
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Post by Woodyrock on Nov 6, 2010 23:41:17 GMT -5
Meta:
I am glad this can be of help. The actual work was not difficult, nor time consuming, and it certainly improved the saw. BTW, we all have lost when they come off the dop. Making sure the stone is hot when you dop, and you leave the stick it the wax long enough to get hot will lessen the chance of losing one. I use a mix of one part black wax, and two parts green, and have very few failures.
If you DH has any questions about the saw refurb, just ask.
Woody
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