AzRockGeek
has rocks in the head
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Post by AzRockGeek on Nov 1, 2020 11:14:06 GMT -5
Next in-line for restoration is an extremely over built and HEAVY 24" home built slab saw.  Got it on casters and a new hood made. Need to figure out direction on auto-feed and rewire the saw. Tim  |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 1, 2020 13:28:14 GMT -5
Next in-line for restoration is an extremely over built and HEAVY 24" home built slab saw. Got it on casters and a new hood made. Need to figure out direction on auto-feed and rewire the saw. Tim "Extremely over built and HEAVY" are the earmarks of many a homebuilt slab saw. You've got your work cut out for you! Good luck with the project. |
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Post by Peruano on Nov 1, 2020 14:52:28 GMT -5
It will never blow away so thats one thing not to worry about. The vice looks to be substantial and thats a good attribute. Show us more as you resurrect it. Fun and games.
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nik
spending too much on rocks
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Post by nik on Nov 1, 2020 21:03:21 GMT -5
That saw looks great, lots of potential. I'll take over built and heavy any day over light and flimsy, particularly in a stationary tool. I would say that some belt guards are in order though, I don't think that any part of your body would stop that motor.
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Post by fernwood on Nov 2, 2020 7:26:28 GMT -5
What a monster. That should be able to handle some seriously large rocks.
Please keep us updated on progress.
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quartzilla
Cave Dweller 
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Post by quartzilla on Nov 5, 2020 8:55:01 GMT -5
That beast looks like it could slab diamonds as big as cantaloupes.
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AzRockGeek
has rocks in the head
Member since September 2016
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Post by AzRockGeek on Nov 8, 2020 11:21:40 GMT -5
I got the old HP Mohstly  disassembled, luckily only a few minor surprises, broken bracket and stripped nut for the carriage, minor repairs. Off to sand blast this week for the large parts.   |
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Post by mohs on Nov 8, 2020 12:28:22 GMT -5
very cool Tim ! confused jus looking at all those parts I was good at disemboweling the reverse action ? well the saw was running w/ slight  that will come out in the rough grind...moslty |
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Post by Peruano on Nov 9, 2020 8:24:45 GMT -5
One of the most fun days in lapidary play for me was tearing apart and cleaning up an old HP saw (mine was the 14/16" model). If I recall correctly nearly everything took a 1/2" wrench and things came apart and re-assembled just as they were supposed to. Using locktite on pulley set screws is a good idea. Enjoy.
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Post by mohs on Nov 23, 2020 16:12:05 GMT -5
you could smoke a turkey in that BAD boy
have fun !
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 23, 2020 16:53:11 GMT -5
you could smoke a turkey in that boy have fun ! If he gets that bad boy put together before Thanksgiving, he could smoke it AND slice it! LOL Nice job on the saw. That's going to look great once it's all done!  |
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Post by mohs on Nov 23, 2020 16:56:57 GMT -5
yep I just added the bad geezz I used to i'm a baaaaddd9.6 mohs now I just 3 in the  mostly |
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Post by mohs on Nov 23, 2020 16:59:15 GMT -5
you could smoke a turkey in that boy have fun ! If he gets that bad boy put together before Thanksgiving, he could smoke it AND slice it! LOL Nice job on the saw. That's going to look great once it's all done!  smoked & slabbed  |
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Post by PrettyGritty on Nov 23, 2020 17:31:51 GMT -5
Wow! That would be an awesome project; gotta say I'm a bit envious. All I have is a greasy old Covington  Can't wait to see the finished product. |
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AzRockGeek
has rocks in the head
Member since September 2016
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Post by AzRockGeek on Nov 28, 2020 9:22:27 GMT -5
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Post by mohs on Nov 28, 2020 10:34:03 GMT -5
everyday ya get old saw in the queue
and refurbish it like new
magic saw
~mohs
that one serious;y fine zona backyard
room to rock
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AzRockGeek
has rocks in the head
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Post by AzRockGeek on Dec 20, 2020 13:55:49 GMT -5
Finally making progress again.  Had to resolve a few issues with vise carriage, working better then new. Should be done in a day or two.  |
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AzRockGeek
has rocks in the head
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Post by AzRockGeek on Jan 26, 2021 12:33:11 GMT -5
Another one snuck its way into the queue.  Picked this one up at an estate sale, an old Yanmar 4x4 diesel tractor, has not ran in years, got it fully functional, just a few minor issues with the four wheel drive in one of the front knuckles. I need to start getting these projects wrapped up before it gets HOT.   |
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disassembled, luckily only a few minor surprises, broken bracket and stripped nut for the carriage, minor repairs. Off to sand blast this week for the large parts.
Can't wait to see the finished product. 
Maybe I should fill it full of rocks first. 
Had to resolve a few issues with vise carriage, working better then new. 
