The motor runs quite hot, and may not last long. Any 1/2 HP motor will do as a
replacement.
Three things could keep the saw from completing its cut:
1. An adjusting bolt, about 5/16"D, vertical, on the bed between the vise and
the motor.
2. The adjustable blade guide may not be clearing the bed.
3. The motor switch cutoff stop may be set incorrectly.
Rupert
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2003 01:58:17 -0000
From: "tyrex453" <tyrex453@...>
Hi guys, I'm still new here, although I've been a member for a little
while. I finally got the opportunity to get to a HF store and they
price matched Homier's old price of 99 dollars.
It took me about an hour or 2 to get it all assembled and fine tuned,
but I do have a few questions....
First, I will be cutting various amounts/types of metal such as
stainless, high carbon, 6061, and copper. What TPIs would you guys
recommend? I also plan on adding a coolant system.....if I do that,
what speeds are recommended???
Second, I have been cutting 1/2"x3" copper stock. I used the slowest
speed and some cutting oil. It cuts great when I stand the bar up
vertically. However, when I place the bar flat, it stops cutting with
about 1/32" to go. The saw doesnt stop, the blade just stops cutting,
and I also have the tension in the pressure spring as low as possible
with out the I-bolt coming out of the handle. Any suggestions?
Third, I notice that the motor gets extremely hot after about 10
minutes.....If I leave the pulley cover off, it stays cooler a little
while longer, but not much. Is this normal???
All in all, it seems to be a great saw for a 100 bux though.
Thanks,
Andy
Rupert N. Evans
101 W Windsor Rd. #4107, Urbana, IL 61802-6697;
217-337-7833
Author of Book-On-Demand Publishing
I love to print and bind books and make model stationary steam engines
