Saw tricks I've tried

sned1

Just some quickie bits that I've done with my saw to make it run a 
bit better.  It sounded to me that it was a bit bouncy and rough when 
cutting so I started looking around at the saw to see what I could do 
to make it better.  First, the oil in the gear box I drained and 
refilled it with new, fresh oil.  It seemed to help a bit.  
Second, the v-belt was making most of the noise it seemed, so I took 
an old candle waxed the edges a bit and that helped.  Just have to do 
it everytime before using it so as to make it effective.  And no it 
doesn't slip either.  Last, when using the saw to cut, even with the 
spring in the fully loose position (ie, for aluminum), the blade 
bounces a bit when cutting.  So I took a claw hammer, and hung it on 
the top hand hold to give it a little weight, and that seems to stop 
any bouncing that was going on.  Cheezy and in search of a more long 
term solution, but it worked.  

On another note, Harbor Fright sells a coolant pump unit for $39 that 
has a two gallon tank and a 4 foot nozzle.  If someone was 
adventurous and wanted a cheap coolant setup, that might be something 
to look at.  Right now I use a spray bottle of WD-40 for aluminum.  
As I'm getting more and more into steel, some kind of cutting fluid 
would be good to look into and a delivery system as well.

Jim E.

#50

I had occasion to slice a 1/2" slice off a 4.5" dia. piece of AL this
weekend.  I found that as it started getting to the thickest part, it
was taking it's time.  I also added weight (a small vise, in my case) to
the arm and it helped immensely.  

Another trick:  this piece was only about 4" thick, so I couldn't hold
it in the vise.  Using plumbers metal strapping tape (the kind with the
holes every inch or so) I bound it solidly to a 2x4, then mounted the
board in the vise.  Worked great.  Plus, I was able to squeeze on the
tape some with the vise, further tightening it down.  I've done this
before and have had good results every time.

                   Graciously,                
                       Jim
                   Lakewood, CA                  
              All Hail Rube Goldberg!

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   Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 18:59:34 -0000
   From: "sned1" <sned1@...>
Subject: Saw tricks I've tried

Just some quickie bits that I've done with my saw to make it run a
bit better.  It sounded to me that it was a bit bouncy and rough when
cutting so I started looking around at the saw to see what I could do
to make it better.  First, the oil in the gear box I drained and
refilled it with new, fresh oil.  It seemed to help a bit.
Second, the v-belt was making most of the noise it seemed, so I took
an old candle waxed the edges a bit and that helped.  Just have to do
it everytime before using it so as to make it effective.  And no it
doesn't slip either.  Last, when using the saw to cut, even with the
spring in the fully loose position (ie, for aluminum), the blade
bounces a bit when cutting.  So I took a claw hammer, and hung it on
the top hand hold to give it a little weight, and that seems to stop
any bouncing that was going on.  Cheezy and in search of a more long
term solution, but it worked.

On another note, Harbor Fright sells a coolant pump unit for $39 that
has a two gallon tank and a 4 foot nozzle.  If someone was
adventurous and wanted a cheap coolant setup, that might be something
to look at.  Right now I use a spray bottle of WD-40 for aluminum.
As I'm getting more and more into steel, some kind of cutting fluid
would be good to look into and a delivery system as well.

[email protected]

#51

Good tips!

Here is one I have tried...  Had a 3" diameter brass rod that needed a
1" length, sliced off of it. The stock was not long enough to be held in
the vise. (only about 1.5" long, as well as i can remember)

To solve the dilemma, I used an automotive hose clamp (the one with the
worm and pinion tightener) to hold the stock in place. This was wrapped
around the stock and the outside flat surface across the blade from the
vise.

To handle large diameter work, you can couple these hose clamps together
to make them long enough to accommodate the stock.

Another tip... When cutting thin material, make sure that a least 2
teeth (three's better) contact the cross-section of the material.
(otherwise, you may strip some teeth... not good)

Leo (in pearland)

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#52

Oops!

Should read "worm and rack", not "worm and pinion". 

Sorry,
Leo

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