Popular Post barb.j.enders Posted December 31, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 Starting the new year with a refreshed saw. After watching the videos on how to grease the bearings, I finally got around to doing it! I also waxed the table. Did a test cut and it didn't blow up!!! lol Scrolling Steve, WayneMahler, Birchbark and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 It is not really hard. Just take it slow and easy. Having a magnetic tray to place parts is very useful. It really saves the knees when crawling around the shop floor looking for dropped screws. SCROLLSAW703, barb.j.enders and OCtoolguy 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 When I take something apart, I take frequent pictures with my cellphone. The pictures can really help in putting it back together. powrguy and JAC1961 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 It's amazing how much smoother my saw ran when doing this... and I thought it was pretty smooth before doing it.. When I first did mine it was more of a pre-maintenance.. but I did find some bearings / bushings starting to get some wear that I replaced.. Good high quality synthetic grease has kept it running smooth for several years of production cutting.. but it's got some wear issues going on again as it's getting some slight noise.. I bought all the stuff to rebuild the complete saw with new bearings and sleeves a year ago.. still haven't done it.. but I no longer use the saw much now either, LOL OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 There are so many of these saws out there and it was a good thing someone took the time to make a video to show the workings and the procedure to take apart to do a maintenance thing on those saws. You do not see this for other saws. Or at least I have not. Glad you got things working in top form again and you did not have any extra parts laying around. Hate when that happens. OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 6 hours ago, barb.j.enders said: Starting the new year with a refreshed saw. After watching the videos on how to grease the bearings, I finally got around to doing it! I also waxed the table. Did a test cut and it didn't blow up!!! lol It is so nice to see a member of the female gender who is not afraid to get her hands dirty and to dive into fixing mechanical things. Congrats on your excellent project. barb.j.enders, SCROLLSAW703 and RabidAlien 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 3 hours ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said: There are so many of these saws out there and it was a good thing someone took the time to make a video to show the workings and the procedure to take apart to do a maintenance thing on those saws. You do not see this for other saws. Or at least I have not. Glad you got things working in top form again and you did not have any extra parts laying around. Hate when that happens. You're so right JT. I'd like to see a similar video on the EX saws. I'm going to jump into mine one of these days just to do the same type of maintenance. They are constructed just enough different that it might be nice to watch a video on disassembly and re-assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 Barb, you done GOOD! I notice you are from Winnipeg. Living in Grand Forks I went there often for weekends. Great town. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 1 hour ago, octoolguy said: You're so right JT. I'd like to see a similar video on the EX saws. I'm going to jump into mine one of these days just to do the same type of maintenance. They are constructed just enough different that it might be nice to watch a video on disassembly and re-assembly. Maybe a good time to make a video Ray LOL OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 Just now, kmmcrafts said: Maybe a good time to make a video Ray LOL Yeah, like now I'm a videographer? NO thanks. kmmcrafts and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted January 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 17 hours ago, octoolguy said: It is so nice to see a member of the female gender who is not afraid to get her hands dirty and to dive into fixing mechanical things. Congrats on your excellent project. I have never expected my hubby to work on items that are mine! Even down to the car. Years ago, when you could actually work on cars, I did the oil changes, filter changes and even the spark plugs!!! SCROLLSAW703, JAC1961, OCtoolguy and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted January 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 16 hours ago, Rockytime said: Barb, you done GOOD! I notice you are from Winnipeg. Living in Grand Forks I went there often for weekends. Great town. Went - meaning you don't come up anymore??? It is a great town. OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted January 1, 2019 Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 Barb, Denver is a little far for a weekend. SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAC1961 Posted January 1, 2019 Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 On 12/31/2018 at 9:17 AM, Sycamore67 said: When I take something apart, I take frequent pictures with my cellphone. The pictures can really help in putting it back together. The absolute best use of a smartphone that I've found! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 3 hours ago, JAC1961 said: The absolute best use of a smartphone that I've found! My buddy used to restore slot machines back before digital photography. He used to take 35mm pics and pay for the developing just so he would have a pictorial record of how everything went back together. That philosophy has never failed him and now he is a multi-millionaire. SCROLLSAW703 and JAC1961 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted January 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 20 hours ago, Rockytime said: Barb, Denver is a little far for a weekend. I thought you still lived in Grand Forks!!! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 Sometimes I wish I did. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted January 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 Well, now for an update!!! Was cutting today and it didn't blow up - but it did just stop. Guess I am watching more videos and taking it apart again OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 2 hours ago, barb.j.enders said: Well, now for an update!!! Was cutting today and it didn't blow up - but it did just stop. Guess I am watching more videos and taking it apart again Check the fuse first. Make sure you have power to the saw and getting past the fuse. Try turning the motor by inserting a screwdriver into the end of the motor and turning it. With the power off of course. barb.j.enders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted January 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 Well, I took the machine apart - again!!! Got it started, but is sounds like S**t. Took a short video. Help is much appreciated, please!!!! if anyone can. 20190107_201944.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal560sl Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) The pivot bolt on the vertical arm looks to be either loose or broken. Edited January 9, 2019 by neal560sl OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 I agree with Neal. I realize that you have put a screw/spacer through to hold it in place but I think something is wrong with that joint. Check it out and take another video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted January 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 6 hours ago, octoolguy said: I agree with Neal. I realize that you have put a screw/spacer through to hold it in place but I think something is wrong with that joint. Check it out and take another video. 10 hours ago, neal560sl said: The pivot bolt on the vertical arm looks to be either loose or broken. Thanks for the suggestions and help. Here is another video. I have tightened the bolts, as you can see. When I originally greased it, I only removed the sleeve on the pivot point. I did try to put some in the points behind with an old blade. The only bolt removed was that main pivot one. 20190109_191738.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted January 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 Here is another video 20190109_194001.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal560sl Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 The only other thing I can think of is if there is a set screw that tightens the eccentric part to the motor shaft, that it may be loose. May want to check that. The noise sounds about that speed to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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