Hawk Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 Came across this Steve Good pattern. I had to adjust the angle of the arms a bit to accommodate my saw, but it works. Looks better than the scrap block I was using. I put magnets in his feet so he would on "stand by" when not in use. Chris jollyred, Dan, Lucky2 and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 I love the idea of the magnets in his feet. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 What is the actual purpose? Is it to maintain a level arm or is your arm not staying up? I cut a block to check my arm with once in a while but not often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted November 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 2 hours ago, OCtoolguy said: What is the actual purpose? Is it to maintain a level arm or is your arm not staying up? I cut a block to check my arm with once in a while but not often. It's just to hold the arm up while I put the blade thru a hole or changing them. I used to use a scrap block, but thought this more creative. OCtoolguy and WayneMahler 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 I don't get it. Your saw's arm should stay up by itself. It must not be adjusted correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted November 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 1 hour ago, OCtoolguy said: I don't get it. Your saw's arm should stay up by itself. It must not be adjusted correctly. I have 2 sewing machine lights on the arm. I've always figured that's why it won't stay up on its own. It did before I added the lights. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, Hawk said: I have 2 sewing machine lights on the arm. I've always figured that's why it won't stay up on its own. It did before I added the lights. Ah-so! Now I get it. That would make a difference for sure. It wouldn't be too difficult to make a bracket for the lights and attach it to the main body of the saw to take the weight off the arm. There are 2 bolts on either side that could be used to mount he bracket. Just a suggestion to eliminate the need for a prop. Edited November 5, 2022 by OCtoolguy Hawk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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