harold
off to a rocking start
Member since March 2021
Posts: 6
|
Post by harold on Sept 21, 2021 22:54:40 GMT -5
Im picking up this saw in about a week, I got a deal I can't pass up. I have a little info but was wondering if anyone may have or know where to get a manual.
|
|
|
Post by hummingbirdstones on Sept 22, 2021 9:50:10 GMT -5
Don't have a manual for you, but here's a thread roy started. He refurbed a couple of them:
|
|
harold
off to a rocking start
Member since March 2021
Posts: 6
|
Post by harold on Sept 23, 2021 22:37:05 GMT -5
Thank you . I also contacted RAYTECH and they are being very helpful.
|
|
|
Post by roy on Sept 27, 2021 10:55:24 GMT -5
Thank you . I also contacted RAYTECH and they are being very helpful. interesting what did they say ? did they still have parts for these?
|
|
harold
off to a rocking start
Member since March 2021
Posts: 6
|
Post by harold on Oct 11, 2021 15:52:11 GMT -5
We got the RAYTECH S-18A home all cleaned up and in working order. I'll be doing my first cut soon to see how she runs.i can't spots pictures here yet but I'll post some soon
|
|
sylvieanne
off to a rocking start
Member since August 2013
Posts: 1
|
Post by sylvieanne on Jun 23, 2023 10:33:51 GMT -5
For anyone else hunting down the manual for the Raytech Industries S-18A, I found it over here. If I were more clever, I'd upload it in case this link ever decides not to work in the future.
|
|
gunsil
spending too much on rocks
Member since January 2023
Posts: 337
|
Post by gunsil on Jun 23, 2023 13:47:36 GMT -5
Sorry, double posted somehow and couldn't delete.
|
|
gunsil
spending too much on rocks
Member since January 2023
Posts: 337
|
Post by gunsil on Jun 23, 2023 13:57:01 GMT -5
You are a lucky guy to find one in good condition!! In a 1982 catalog they were $5200 and I talked to an old Raytech employee last month and he said they'd cost about $30,000 if still made today. They have the absolute best vise design and build and the blade runs clockwise unlike all other saws. The clockwise rotation means the blade is coming up from the oil to the rock rather than being slung off as the blade leaves the oil and has to travel all the way around to the stone like most saws. The unlimited variable speed carriage feed is also a fine feature. I also like the fixed holder for a sharpening stone which means you can take a couple passes on the blade anytime you like without chucking the sharpening stone in the saw vise. Parts are no longer available but Rick Scott at Raytech saws does have a manual on his site you can download. I love mine, you'll love yours. (Make sure all the ball bearings on the vise carriage are free and moving.)
|
|