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Post by MrP on Nov 3, 2016 4:24:35 GMT -5
I don't think there is a better saw. I have one that age and a newer one. The feed can be a little fast for some hard agates. Fixed it with jackangeline idea of a rheostat .................................Mrp |
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Post by ChicagoDave on Nov 3, 2016 7:11:57 GMT -5
Can a saw like this be ran indoors without causing oil to end up everywhere? I have a small "room" under our front porch steps, but don't want oil getting into the rest of the basement.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Nov 3, 2016 8:21:50 GMT -5
I have one of these that I run in the garage. I throw a towel over the lid when it's running, mostly to muffle the sound so the neighbors don't complain (it's not loud though). I haven't noticed any problem with oil mist. However, I tend to drip a little oil on the floor when I'm taking slabs out. It's pretty messy with all the oil everywhere inside. I have a bottle of dish soap next to the saw and a faucet right outside the garage. There are lits of trips to the faucet with oily hands when I'm using it. Great saw though.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Nov 3, 2016 8:23:54 GMT -5
Mine doesn't have eyebolts on the top like this one does. Were those installed to hoist it up for cleaning? I don't take the top off for cleaning, I just reach inside with a square butter tub and scoop out as much as I can. Picking it up is way too heavy and messy. Hoisting it up from the ceiling would be a great idea though.
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Post by captbob on Nov 3, 2016 8:34:49 GMT -5
Just curious - what is the small silver metal piece in front of the blade in pic #7?
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 3, 2016 8:57:29 GMT -5
Just curious - what is the small silver metal piece in front of the blade in pic #7? I had one of these for awhile too. Those are the clamps that hold the saw body onto the oil tray Chuck |
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Post by Mark K on Nov 3, 2016 9:55:57 GMT -5
I would be on this like ugly on a monkey if buying it did not mean I would forfeit my Jan/Feb AZ trip.
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QuailRiver
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Post by QuailRiver on Nov 3, 2016 13:23:34 GMT -5
Can a saw like this be ran indoors without causing oil to end up everywhere? I have a small "room" under our front porch steps, but don't want oil getting into the rest of the basement. When using this model saw I drape a rag over the lid of to prevent mist from escaping into the air while it's running. But if opening too soon after the saw stops, then airborne mist escapes. But that stated, I've never been a proponent of using slab saws with oil anywhere in a living space. If there is no shop or garage space to use a saw then I would recommend putting the saw on a cart with wheels and rolling it outside in the shade to use. Then roll it back when finished. Larry C. |
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QuailRiver
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Post by QuailRiver on Nov 3, 2016 13:36:50 GMT -5
Mine doesn't have eyebolts on the top like this one does. Were those installed to hoist it up for cleaning? I don't take the top off for cleaning, I just reach inside with a square butter tub and scoop out as much as I can. Picking it up is way too heavy and messy. Hoisting it up from the ceiling would be a great idea though. Yes, the previous owner installed the eyebolts so he could use a pulley connected to the rafters above to lift the lid for cleaning. I'm still able to do this manually by myself but the previous owner was much older than I am now so he installed these to make it easier for himself. When cleaning this type of saw I always first lift the top just enough to put 3/4" thick wood blocks under the corners (on the top edges of the pan). And use a squeegee to scrape the oil/sludge on the lower portion of the saw into the pan. Then I lay a plastic trash bag beside the saw to lift the saw down onto while I empty and clean the pan. It's not too messy this way. Larry C. |
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Post by QuailRiver on Nov 3, 2016 13:41:55 GMT -5
Just curious - what is the small silver metal piece in front of the blade in pic #7? It is one of three metal clips that are secured onto threaded metal post with wingnuts that attach the saw to the splash pan. Larry C. |
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Post by QuailRiver on Nov 3, 2016 14:12:03 GMT -5
*Sale Pending*
Larry C.
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Post by QuailRiver on Nov 3, 2016 15:50:06 GMT -5
This saw is now SOLD. Thank you everyone!
Larry C.
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Post by broseph82 on Nov 3, 2016 21:41:02 GMT -5
This saw is now SOLD. Thank you everyone! Larry C. [ No, thank you Larry. Sold some of my work instead of cut rough or slabs and had enough to purchase it. Can't wait to get it and start cutting smaller stuff. If anyone has any tips with this machine other than the towel over the top (which I do anyway with my 16" Covington feel free to post or send me a PM. |
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Post by captbob on Nov 3, 2016 21:43:11 GMT -5
Excellent score Jimi! Congrats on a very nice addition to your rock shop.
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Post by broseph82 on Nov 3, 2016 21:43:54 GMT -5
Excellent score Jimi! Congrats on a very nice addition to your rock shop. Have you cut with your blue beast yet captbob? |
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Post by captbob on Nov 3, 2016 21:54:43 GMT -5
The 14" yes. The 24" I got a few months back, no. Haven't made the time to finish working on it. Still need to get a new motor for it and it needs a different blade. I have a couple spare 24" blades in my garage, but I need to dig them out and see what I have - can't remember.
Already have a 24" saw in my shed, so I'm just in no hurry to work on the blue one. Now that it is cooling down, I'll probably move it up my To Do list some.
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Post by broseph82 on Nov 10, 2016 15:05:44 GMT -5
This machine runs so quietly and blade runs perfectly true. Larry had this machine packaged so well and professional! Love being able to see he blade cut through the rock the whole time as well. Love it!!!
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