Messmanswoodworking
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| 05-23-2012 01:03 PM |
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Go figure...I am trying to get a memorial cutting done x4 and the pin that holds the upper blade holder in place breaks, that in it's self is not the bad thing as it would have been an easy fix. But guess what? Sears does not carry that specific pin as it came with the replacement holder and they no longer carry the replacement holder. If I can not find a suitably sized pin to repair my say I will be out of a couple hundred dollars of commission............^%##^&*&#*(*(#%^ |
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hrhelm
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| 05-23-2012 01:30 PM |
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Is it a spring type roll pin?
They are available at good hdwe stores and auto or tractor parts stores.
Easy enough to replace. I keep an assortment opf roll pins on hand for just such "emergencies".
Good luck!
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Messmanswoodworking
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| 05-23-2012 02:45 PM |
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Nope it wasn't a roll pin it was a solid one. So what I did was call my good friend Micky Mouse while at Lowes, and we decided to give a hinge clip pin a try because I could not find anything except that, which came close to the proper diameter. So after spending 76 cents and about 3 dollars in gas I made it home and cut the pin up some, put it into the hole and bent the ends of it a little so it would not slide out. Now I am back to cutting. Then I called Micky back and thanked him for the idea...Man you gotta love the Micky Mouse ideas you come up with to fix things, so the work as good as new......YEAAAAAAaaaaa |
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Dewey
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Messmanswoodworking
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| 05-23-2012 05:02 PM |
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Temporary? Of course I have got to get some time on the saw to make sure that it will last, but I am thinking that it will outlast the original pin and I have another one that I can use if I need to.... |
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Dewey
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Sixty_Vette
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| 05-24-2012 06:59 AM |
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Great job Chris! Now get off the forums and get back to work!  LOL |
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“Vettes Rule!!”
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Messmanswoodworking
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| 05-24-2012 09:43 AM |
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I have managed to get in the shop today and I have been getting caught up, taking a quick break while some glue dries on on of the projects I am working on. |
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Dewey
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Messmanswoodworking
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| 05-24-2012 03:22 PM |
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Of course everyone will be seeinf the photo's that I post, except for you that is...LOL Actually one of the projects I will be making a video for as well, which will lead to a couple other videos on how I did specific things.
Man I just realized that I have too many video projects in the works.....I guess all I can do is keep pluging away at them...... |
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EZgoing
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| 05-24-2012 04:14 PM |
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Chris, for future reference, this site may help you out with
various parts and blade holders for your saw...
They have several pages worth of parts etc...
Ez
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Messmanswoodworking
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| 05-24-2012 08:18 PM |
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Thanks EZ for the link
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