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Post by roy on Nov 10, 2013 10:14:45 GMT -5
this is a good saw i have been useing one for over five years with no repair at all just a new blade
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Nov 10, 2013 16:27:01 GMT -5
It's tempting!! Is it possible the motor can be mounted somewhere other than on top?
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Post by Thunder69 on Nov 10, 2013 20:27:15 GMT -5
Donnie ,I have this saw....Talk about a nice saw....As far as the motor it would be a big modification ...It is pretty secure where it is....John
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Post by QuailRiver on Nov 10, 2013 22:38:13 GMT -5
These Lortone 10" saws were great. It's a shame they quit making them. The lortone 10" saw probably costs about the same to manufacture as the Lortone 12" saw, but the 12" saw can sell for more new. So I guess Lortone made a "business decision" to stop producing one of the best 10" slab saw designs ever made.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Nov 11, 2013 11:36:53 GMT -5
I am definitely interested in this saw my only concern is whether or not I am going to be able to easily lift that top part off to clean it. I guess it depends on how much it weighs.
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Post by Thunder69 on Nov 11, 2013 20:52:40 GMT -5
Donnie When I got mine it had a thick coat of dried oil on it ..I took the the pan nuts loose and rolled the top back on its side..,No heavy lifting... I was able to get to everything pretty easy...John
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Nov 12, 2013 7:03:44 GMT -5
Thank you for that John. I did go ahead & get it. I will be nice to have a saw that's covered. It will be a lot easier to protect my sisters nice stone patio now. Still trying to decide if I want to find a new home for the HP or keep it & run 2 saws. Twice the cutting ya know! At least until I can get a 12" or 14", anyway. You all helped talk me into this one. Thank you very much for your input!!!!
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Post by Roger on Nov 12, 2013 20:26:44 GMT -5
It's a good saw Donnie. I will get it in the mail to you when I get back into town.
Roger
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Post by Thunder69 on Nov 12, 2013 20:38:16 GMT -5
Good for you Donnie...Enjoy it ...John
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Post by charles kuchar on Nov 16, 2013 11:22:19 GMT -5
have you parted with the tumbler yet? i am interested. charlie
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Post by Roger on Nov 17, 2013 18:32:05 GMT -5
Donnie, I am posting how I took the saw apart here, in case you have any problems putting it together and I am not available. I am sure there are several people here who can walk you through it. The link to the manual I posted in the thread will also help. First, I took off the front electrical box. It is held by the four small nuts & bolts on the front.    With the cover off you can see the mechanism that works the autofeed.  , I loosened the little allen nut ("top" one} that holds the mechanism to the auto feed shaft.  and set it inside the cover.  Then I bubble wrapped them.  I put the nuts and bolts back in the holes.  Next I took off the side cover/pulley cover 2 nuts and bolts.  and bubble wrapped it  Then I took off the motor, four nuts and bolts.   I put all the nuts bolts back into the holes.  I packed the motor and belt into a box.  I took off the handle (2 screws)  ..and bubble wrapped it  I took off the top off the saw and set the motor in the base.  The I put the top back on and packed the interior with peanuts and the other bubble wrapped parts. I also taped the lid shut.  I packed it all in a box lined top bottom and all sides with Dow foam board and packing peanuts.    You should check all the other nuts/bolts & screws before you use the saw the first time. They can become loose in shipping. When you put the new blade on, read the manual for it. You don't want to get the assembly over the bearings too tight. You should enjoy the saw. It is a solid machine and never gave me any troubles at all  Roger |
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Post by Roger on Nov 17, 2013 18:36:58 GMT -5
have you parted with the tumbler yet? i am interested. charlie Charles, I have not sold the tumbler yet. I haven't actually taken any photos of it to list it yet lol. I can try to do that over the next couple of days if you would like. Roger |
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Post by charles kuchar on Nov 18, 2013 9:44:12 GMT -5
do you know about what it would be for shipping? 200 is fine unless the shipping is too much. charlie
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Post by Roger on Nov 18, 2013 10:12:54 GMT -5
do you know about what it would be for shipping? 200 is fine unless the shipping is too much. charlie Charles, it should be under $40. It isn't heavy or too bulky. Until I get it packed I won't have an exact number. If you buy, where would it be shipped? |
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