OCtoolguy

Here I am putting it all together. It went quicker than expected. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1475171573406854?s=yWDuG2&fs=e&mibextid=Nif5oz

A vast improvement for sure. I wish I had that much room. My problem is, when we moved in, the first thing I did was buy a stacked tool box and an 8 foot long maple topped work bench. I've tried thinking of how to change my shop around but as long as I have those two things, I can't do much. I wonder how others organize all their small hand tools. Wrenches, socket sets, pliers, screwdrivers etc. You did yourself a lot of good in how you've cleaned and organized. Hat's off to ya.

I have no personal experience but I might just say, in your scrolling experience, have you ever had a need for a bigger saw? Do you ever make large projects? Have you ever had to NOT do a project because it was too big? For me, all the answers would be no. I have no need for a larger saw. But if you do signage, I can see where it might be useful. Just my 2 cents worth. And probably not worth that, even.

David! You know me too well. I'd even ask for delivery.

I'd have to try for a better deal though. That's just me. I never pay the asking price unless it's already at a ridiculous low. That saw, seeing as how it's long discontinued, is in the $150-200 range. Use the parts availability thing as your bargaining chip.

Is it a variable speed? If I'm not mistaken it is a belt driven saw with maybe 5 speeds. If that doesn't matter to you, it's probably a good saw. Not sure about parts availability.

3 hours ago, JimNC said: Found my noise. When I hold the machine down tightly, the noise goes away. I built a new bench and I think the normal vibrations of the machine are amplified by the empty and hollow bench. I think I should think of putting rubber pads under the machine and bolting it down will do the job. I made the top of the bench attached with a hinge so that i could adjust the saws slant. I used a large door hinge because that is what I had. I'm going to change that to a piano hinge before I bolt bolt the saw down. Also as stated " the manual says all bearings are sealed and do not need lubrication". Thanks for all the great help! Don't believe everything you read. I'm familiar with the bearing numbers listed and they are not sealed. They are the same bearings that Dewalt uses.

Beautiful job of cutting. I hope you get more blades soon. Are they difficult to come by?

Well done! A very unique idea. Not many of us will be able to copy them. For sure!

Beautiful work. As always

I lost my marbles. Now I know where they went.

Keep us posted on your fix. If you find one.

I have to agree. All the saws that use the link system should have sealed bearings in them.

I went out and found the owner's manual with parts diagram and parts list. I did a quick scan and found that the bearing part numbers are the same as the bearings in the Dewalt saws. They also list the sleeeves but I didn't take the time to look up the Dewalt numbers. I just happened to have the bearing part numbers. They might call them sealed but they aren't. They are a caged needle/roller bearing and DO require maintenance.

That's interesting. I wonder if they might be a replacement for all the bearings in the Dewalts, Ex's, Seyco's, and Pegas's. If so that would be nice to know.

I'm not sure you are familiar with the saw he has. His saw has many bearings in it's mechanism and they must be disassembled and inspected. But first, it must be determined if it's in or out of warranty.

Great minds think alike. I like fishing.

Well, first of all, at only 6 months, it really shouldn't be making any noise. But, with that said, everything that comes from off shore is being built as cheaply as humanly possible and in some cases no grease or lubrication has been added prior to shipping. It's just a sad fact. Your saw is very similar to all the saws of that same design. In my case, when I bought my first saw it was a used Dewalt 788 and I had no idea how it had been maintained. So after watching a very wonderful set of how-to videos done by Bob Brokaw through Gwinnette Woodworkers Youtube site, I decided to tear my saw apart and inspect and lubricate all the bearings. And there are many. I would imagine that yours is no different. So, the short answer to your question is, yes, take it apart and inspect it. But, first try to locate those videos and watch them. They won't pertain to your exact saw but should be close enough that you can get an idea of what to do and how to do it. Also, I might add, at only 6 months of age, it should still be under warranty. If you bought it from Home Depot, I'd suggest taking it back and getting another saw. Or have them send it in for repair. Wen has a very good reputation for standing behind what they sell. I've had good luck with them regarding my air cleaner when the remote control went south. They send me a new remote and the updated circuit board. Best of luck. I'm sure it will all work out.

What gets me is how somebody comes up with this stuff. I realize I have no imagination but even if I was to decide one day to create a marble machine, how does it get from one step to the next to the next, etc? I look at each of the different operations going on within that contraption and wonder what part of it came first and each step in it's order. I'd love to have that sort of mind and imagination. I feel the same way when I watch heavy equipment in operation and think about how each integral part has to be designed to work with all the other parts. I'm such a simple-minded person. Darn!

And he would be correct.

Would be possible to install Linux on your Apple computer in a dual boot format? If so Inkscape works well under Linux. I hope that's not too techy for ya. Maybe someone else can chime in and help.

I have said it over and over. If our microwave ever quits, we'll starve to death.

It would take me that long just to gather the courage.

Great idea RJ.

I only wish I had it in me to attempt something like this. I can't even get up the fortitude to build a clock.