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Ok,, Tony has taken it apart and cleaned it up and there is a 'flang' that is an integral part of the upper arm and a corresponding one on the saw which isn't shown on any parts diagram I can find This 'flange' is unevenly worn on both sides. When a little sideways pressure is put on the upper arm the saw works perfectly so it seems that it has worn slightly and unevenly. Tony, being an engineer, says that it is a design fault. The tensioning spring is on the side of the upper arm and over the years that slight 'pull' on the outside of the arm has created the uneven wear on the flanges. He's going to see if he can flatten the surfaces of both flange to make them run freely together. However, it would appear that my saw is way older than I was told it was when I bought it. It was second hand. The 'upside' of all this, I will have to buy a new saw !!! So now I just have to decide which one

I have an Axminster Trade Series AWFS 18 and the bushing has gone west. I contacted Axminster who said they didn't have any in stock but they had a replacement arm. So in desperation I bought one. However, when it arrived today it was just that !!! A replacement arm. No bushing, no bolt, nothing to affix it to my saw. I was fuming !! They have now emailed me with a postage label saying 'sorry' and will refund me if I send it back or they can order the bushing etc from their suppliers but it will be at least 20 weeks before they will get it . 5 bloody months ( excuse my language)... How am I suppose to last 5 months without my saw !!! I know that this saw is now made under another 'Axminster' name, in China I think, but I cannot for love nor money remember where I saw this information. Does anyone know what I can do next or how I find out if anyone does 'spare parts' for this machine ? Any help at all would be gratefully recieved as all I can get out of Axminster is a part number - ELT003344 Here's a picture of the bit I'm talking about circled in green.

OMG, I'd lose a finger I couldn't 'hold' one with my hands let alone carve them with my eyesight.. Lord, I'm getting old !!

Welcome to the Village from here in the UK too. Enjoy, it's a great place to be, you'll fit in very nicely.

Beautiful !!

It's this bit (green) that's broken, it's not keeping the arm 'tight' if that's the word I'm looking for. The arm is moving side to side making my blade look as though there's two of them in the clamp. Bought a new Hegner Quick Clamp while I was at it

Well it would appear that the 'bushings' on the upper arm of my saw need replacing. So off I went to order new. However, they have none in stock and not likely to have in the near future. However, they had a new 'upper arm' in stock so I bought that It cost me £56 !! Now off to tell Tony I will explain that it's cheaper than a new saw that would cost £700+ ---- If I've not posted by this time next week get them to dig up the garden as I'm likely to be under the lawn.

Very nice. I'm sure your friend will treasure it. I wish I had friends like you

Welcome to the Village from here in the UK too.

Great work, all of them, however I do love the Rhino.

Welcome to the Village Richard. I'm a Lancashire lass that's been in Yorkshire for the last 15yrs. You'll enjoy it here, it's a great place !!

Amazing, I'm lost for words. I'm sure your son will cherish it as will his children and their children for many, many years. Outstanding !!

Welcome to the Village from here in the UK. You'll enjoy it here there's a fountain of knowledge at your disposal.

It's a roll of paper hand towels. We have them all over the place, workshop-kennels-kitchen. They come in useful for so many things. Cleaning spectacles, mopping up spills, wiping hands !! https://www.viking-direct.co.uk/en/papernet-hand-towels-2-ply-6-rolls-of-450-sheets-p-3840398

Brilliant work as always Kevin, no wonder you have the 'Amazing' in front of your name.

I saw this on Steve Goods site, (May 2nd) http://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/2020_05_02_archive.html

We are very fortunate Ralph, we have a big house with a 100ft outbuilding. It's divided between my workshop, storage space, dog kitchen, dog kennels and Tony's workshop. I'm very thankful for what we have, although truth be told it's way too big for just two of us. !!

Hi Don. the 'brush' isn't for my sander, I actually use it for removing the 'fuzzies' on my scrollsaw pieces, it works great. They come in varying sizes and I have three or four of them.

He's in the middle of making a system for me. He's taken out the window and fitted a big box fan. That along with the one I have over my 'router' seems to keep the air clear. We are luck not to have any neighbours so the dust is taken straight out of the building onto some 'scrap' ground. I have a vacuum for my scrollsaw and sander.

I'm going to try really hard to keep it clean. Whether I succeed or not is a different story

That's because it's so new I haven't used it yet. I've no doubt it will be a lot messier by next week

Tony has finished my new workshop and I must admit to being very proud of him. He's done a brilliant job and I absolutely love it. It's 13' x 10'. And I managed, eventually to put a small video up,,, 20200516_120340[1].mp4

Glad you're feeling better Dick. We all have 'those' times, I know I do. Sometimes I feel like getting under a duvet and doing nothing !! I can't do right for doing wrong and the world seems to be turning the wrong way. Depression is an awful thing and can strike without warning. Onwards and upwards my friend, you are too good a craftsman to give up. I look forward to seeing more of your fabulous work.

Not very deep, about ⅛". Here's the 'Before or at least halfway there. It was full of junk and we've emptied most of it and Tony's made a start at the back by putting up benches against the wall 20200507_113229[1].mp4

Nice cutting, fabulous story. I loved reading about your mom,