prairiedog41
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Post by prairiedog41 on Aug 8, 2011 22:38:22 GMT -5
Is anyone aware of or have seen, a hood or cover for a drop saw. I have a 12in Spartan drop saw and living in Puget Sound one cannot always (more like rarely during the winter months) saw outside due to the weather. Therefore, I saw in a smaller space under the carport but, the saw likes to spray oil in different directions depending on the shape of the rock. So I am trying to find a workable design for a hood that can be built out of maybe lexan, that would give me some visibility of the saw without soaking everything around it in oil. Any drawings, photos, or just plain leads or ideas toward something would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance -=Will=-
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Post by Woodyrock on Aug 9, 2011 1:05:16 GMT -5
Will: Fabricating a hood should not be too difficult for your drop saw. You basically just need to make sure you have clearance for all moving parts, and will also catch the oil so it runs back into the pan. A good way to start would be sketch a design, then do a mockup using cardboard, and tape. when you have the mockup fit up the way you want it, take it apart, and use it for patterns. Whilst Lexan would make a great hood, you would save quite a bit by using Plexi Glass, and find it easier to work with. Buy the material from a commercial plastics company. There is a good one in the South Center complex...forgot the name but easy to find. Woody
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