Hello everyone! Please see my first thread to bring you up to speed.
So it's taken a few months to get back around to restoring this old boy. I still don't quite have the funds I'd like, but I think I'm going to go for it. I'm going to be moving at the end of this month and figure it's a good excuse to take the saw apart. .
Here's what I'm thinking (and in the order that I'm thinking it):
- Wheels off. Send for volcanizing/balancing
- Take saw apart. Consider repainting. If so, sandblast (have never done this).
- Order all replacement parts. Definitely need new guide blocks and bearings.
- Repair hole below table (see pics above). Hopefully my metalworker buddy can do this for me.
- Possibly regrind/flatten table and repair pitting in mitre slot.
- Paint (have a spray gun, but never used it. My compressor is small but should suffice)
- Moving. Re-assemble saw at new garage.
- 3hp 3ph motor and VFD. Unsure about matching frame types and shaft diameters. Also not sure if motor RPM is a concern if I'll be using a VFD. Also considering a 5hp setup as per Dan at D&W recommends. Can't seem to find these things as cheap as people say. . .
- Driftmaster fence system, or an original if I can find one.
- Carbide blade(s)
- Make much dust!
PLEASE let me know what you guys think! This will be my first full restoration and I've got a commission to start building mid-May, so this has to happen quickly. Your thoughts and suggestions are greatly appreciated!
-Jeff