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Ancient table saw-unknow brand
I recently acquired a very old table saw. It is quite a monster, I assume that it was originally supposed to be placed in one spot and not moved around, but some previous owner built a "transportable" base for it so it could be rolled around. The top is about 3/8 inch steel and weighs in at 120 pounds. It has a side extension that is 50 pounds. The saw mechanism is about 30 pounds.
It was in pretty bad condition when I got it and I am attempting to restore it to a good operating condition. The prior owner was about to send it to the garbage heap and I couldn't let that happen.
I disassembled the saw and then set about cleaning and refurbishing the parts.
I spent about a week removing rust from the top plates and sanding them smooth. I have the motor (I doubt it is original) being check out by a repair facility. It is a 3450 RPM, 2 HP Dayton induction motor.
I have only been able to find 4 part/casting numbers. Top Plate 55003, Extension plate 55004, Lifting/tilting part 18T4 Arbor Assembly 18T5 (The number might be 12T4 and 12T5)
So now to the point of where I am seeking information and assistance: When I removed the two bolts from the arbor assembly, they seemed to have an oil on them but the cylinder didn't seem to have oil in it. I wonder if it is supposed to have oil? The outer saw blade washer slides off the shaft but not the inner one. I wonder if it is rusted on or if it is a pressed fit.
If anyone has some knowledge of this old saw, I would appreciate any assistance.
Thanks.
It was in pretty bad condition when I got it and I am attempting to restore it to a good operating condition. The prior owner was about to send it to the garbage heap and I couldn't let that happen.
I disassembled the saw and then set about cleaning and refurbishing the parts.
I spent about a week removing rust from the top plates and sanding them smooth. I have the motor (I doubt it is original) being check out by a repair facility. It is a 3450 RPM, 2 HP Dayton induction motor.
I have only been able to find 4 part/casting numbers. Top Plate 55003, Extension plate 55004, Lifting/tilting part 18T4 Arbor Assembly 18T5 (The number might be 12T4 and 12T5)
So now to the point of where I am seeking information and assistance: When I removed the two bolts from the arbor assembly, they seemed to have an oil on them but the cylinder didn't seem to have oil in it. I wonder if it is supposed to have oil? The outer saw blade washer slides off the shaft but not the inner one. I wonder if it is rusted on or if it is a pressed fit.
If anyone has some knowledge of this old saw, I would appreciate any assistance.
Thanks.
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Here is the only assembled picture I have, the base that it is on is not original to the saw. I weighed the parts individually (except the motor and stand) and they are just under 300 pounds. The saw was loaded into my truck with a fork lift and I had to disassembled it to remove it from the truck.
Stick, thanks for the MW angle and DaninVan for the vintage machine reference.
Stick, thanks for the MW angle and DaninVan for the vintage machine reference.
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Here are some more images,
First a picture of the business part of the assembly sitting upside down on the top (it is not blue, the silver just looks blue in the light)
Next two are of it sitting right side up on my work bench
4th pic is of the rotation system
Finally, a picture of the underside of the top
My most important question is whether or not the arbor assembly was oil filled or if it just has sealed bearings
Again, thanks for all the help
First a picture of the business part of the assembly sitting upside down on the top (it is not blue, the silver just looks blue in the light)
Next two are of it sitting right side up on my work bench
4th pic is of the rotation system
Finally, a picture of the underside of the top
My most important question is whether or not the arbor assembly was oil filled or if it just has sealed bearings
Again, thanks for all the help
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