fatrichie
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Post by fatrichie on Oct 28, 2005 0:14:42 GMT -5
Hey gang, I couldn't wait to show you aal my new (old) toy. I think it's a hand made copy of a 24" Highland Park saw. Maybe you all can clarify what it was copied from if not the Highland Park! It was minutes from being cut up for scrap metal when the shop foreman at this customers place asked if I wanted a rock saw. I said yes, the owner of the business said I could have it for a steak dinner, so in my garage it sits!!! Here are a couple pics.    I think I scored pretty good, it needs a motor and a blade, but those are pretty easy to come up with. It also will need a feed motor (rotissarie motor I'm told). I am so excited just to have the basic unit! I'll post more pics as I get it cleaned up, painted and completed! The happy Fatty, Rich |
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Post by rockyraccoon on Oct 28, 2005 1:57:22 GMT -5
great unit rich and can't wait to see how you fix it up and get it running. you are going to need some kind of top you can close to keep the oil in! course i really do want you to get your oil bath too.
kim
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Post by Cher on Oct 28, 2005 7:35:21 GMT -5
Ewwww Kim ;D wishing an oil bath on Rich hehehehehe you stinker!! Looks great Rich, can't wait to see it all spruced up. Sorry can't help you with your question, I have no idea what it is.
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fatrichie
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Post by fatrichie on Oct 28, 2005 9:17:20 GMT -5
An oil bath!! Sounds like more fun than cuttin' rocks to me! My uncle has some bullit proof clear plastic that he is going to weld into a nifty cover. He has access to a motor and it looks like we may have found a blade (used) toget started with.
Well I'm off to work! TTYS
Rich
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Oct 28, 2005 9:20:52 GMT -5
TOTALLY AWESOME - Heck I'll take it off your hands for 2 Steak dinners! (see you can double your return!)
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phoenix1647
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Post by phoenix1647 on Oct 28, 2005 18:50:54 GMT -5
Now the fun (and frustration) starts...tearing it down,,,stripping it to bare metal, painting and putting it together again without haveing any parts left over. You will be very happy (and proud) when it's all up and running.
Pho
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Post by creativeminded on Oct 28, 2005 19:04:36 GMT -5
Can't beat a deal like that.
Tami
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Oct 31, 2005 14:01:42 GMT -5
Nah you don't want to do all that- OK OK 3 steak dinners- But that is my final offer!
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fatrichie
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Post by fatrichie on Nov 27, 2005 19:47:23 GMT -5
I thought I'd show everyone the progress on the restoration of the old saw. I spent today grinding, sanding and scraping the old girl. I got her cleaned up pretty well, then gave her a nice dull Iron Oxide primer coat.   Now the garage stinks of fresh paint rather than decades old oil and rock dust! I talked to my friend 'Digger Don' in Sutherlin, Or. He has three 24" blades and offered to loan me one! He also has the pulleys I need as well. That leaves a motor, and fitting it, and a rotissarie motor for the auto feed. I think I should be able to scrounge those up at the local recycler. And paint and a christening... Of course! |
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Post by Cher on Nov 27, 2005 19:51:05 GMT -5
Wow Rich, that's coming along really nice, you're going to have yourself an awesome "toy" for an excellent price. Bet you can't wait to get it cutting into something.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 27, 2005 20:02:13 GMT -5
Looks great! I'm not exactly sure of what an oil bath is, but if I can get one of those while being naked and drinking a beer, then count me in!  ;D |
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Post by joe on Nov 28, 2005 0:49:27 GMT -5
Looks like the beginning of a good tool! That cleaned up nice. WTG Richie
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fatrichie
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Post by fatrichie on Dec 1, 2005 22:47:17 GMT -5
Looks great! I'm not exactly sure of what an oil bath is, but if I can get one of those while being naked and drinking a beer, then count me in! ;D I'll buy that for a dollar!!!!!!!!!! |
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Dec 2, 2005 13:45:41 GMT -5
Damn that is looking mighty fine! Oh and thanks for the outside photo- What the heck is that green stuff? Grass? Hmm I'm looking out the window at the business end of Lake effect snow- 6 inches and still coming down!
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