Jefferson Power Hacksaw Refurbish

[bigcaddy]

I normally post in the vise threads but figured I would post another project that I have been working on lately. The saw came from an estate sale and I could tell from the start it had some potential

Everything was loose or worn out so it had to be taken apart, cleaned, decreased and repainted. Today was final assembly of the saw, the table stand remains, and it turned out pretty nice.

All hardware was replaced with stainless along with new oil-lite sleeve bearings. It still needs a new switch/cord and the motor to be installed. The stand will be shot black since it's too beat up for bare metal

First pic is the saw before the work started

 

[bigcaddy]

Here is the saw mostly done. I didn't get a chance to take many I between but it was caked in piles of grime and grease.

If you have something like that and want it clean so it can be repainted, I know a great method to wipe out the grease.

Find Zep Industrial Purple degreaser and mix up a batch with some water in a bucket. Immerse the parts for a few hours and let them soak.

Use a stiff brush and gloves while the grime just runs off. You will be shocked to see how well it works.

 

[Carla]

Good find......... : )

Once done up, that one will be an excellently convenient saw for light to medium size work.
A reciprocating saw may be a little slower than a cutoff band saw, but they tend to do better work in terms of the cut staying 'square'.

cheers

Carla

 

[A_Pmech]

Looks like it turned out well.

 

[1950mercury]

Nice work. I love watching those saws in actions. If i stilled smoked weed i coyld watch it for hours

 

[1950mercury]

Sweet

 

[bigcaddy]

Thanks, Carla

I think I might use it for a bit and then pass it on to somebody else so I can buy a bigger one.

When I found the saw, it was sitting outside the garage, uncovered and In sad shape. I think the guy that owned the saw before me never used it but bought it as a "project" and never finished because he died.

It come a long way and really didn't need that much work. The gibb screws were no longer tight so I replaced them with some longer ones. That cured the sloppy cutting problem but encountered another as soon as I turned the power on.

It started to make a horrible buzzing/grinding noise as the saw worked back and forth. Turns out the sleeve bearings were so toasted that you could wiggle the drive shaft about 1/4" either way.

The rest has been cosmetic and didn't needed to be done in order to function. I just wanted it to look nice when I sell it

The picture I attached is of the sleeve bearing and how much grime was packed in there. You can almost see the egg shape of the hole

 

[bigcaddy]

Here is the saw, complete and mounted to its stand. It cuts pretty well but will need the counterweight put back into place to cut a bit faster

 

[Outlawmws]

Looks nice BC! So I assume the shot sleeve bearings were replaced?

 

[lilredex]

Nice job on that! They are fun saws to have if you have time to wait or do other things while they cut.

Had an EXCEL once, and always regretted selling it, due to lack of space, then. Used to use regular 12" blades on it.

Was like this one..

http://mylandcustom.com/?portfolio-item=sear-power-hacksaw

 

[bigcaddy]

Looks nice BC! So I assume the shot sleeve bearings were replaced?

My hardware store had exactly 3 in stock, just enough to sleeve the belt drive shaft and the eccentric for the drive arm.

All new bushings, gibb screws, new stainless hardware, fresh on/off switch, male plug in, paint and saw blade

It does seem a bit slow on the cut but was a fun project to work on and get going again

Like I mentioned before, it was a project in the eyes of the previous owner. Unfortunately he died before he could get around to finishing so it was a bit more satisfying to see it completed after picking up where he left off

 

[Outlawmws]

 

[Fretters]

My hardware store had exactly 3 in stock, just enough to sleeve the belt drive shaft and the eccentric for the drive arm.

I'm more surprised you have a local shop which actually stocks PB/Oilite bushes. Nice work on that machine.

 

[bigcaddy]

I'm more surprised you have a local shop which actually stocks PB/Oilite bushes. Nice work on that machine.

I have not one but 3 that do and I shop in them almost every day. I can't stand going to Home Depot/lowes due to their lack of parts I need but instead, a veritable buffet of idiots that want to "help" me but stare blankly when
En I tell them what I want

Independent hardware stores are the best this next to the internet. These no waiting involved.

 

[Fretters]

I'd honestly love to have a shop like that near me. We have a few decent small places which tend to cover most things I'm ever likely to need between them, but going in for something like that would just be a non-starter.

I'm not a fan of the large company stores either. Much prefer to keep my trade with the local or smaller businesses. Might cost a few bob more in theory, but it's usually better quality kit and you can talk to someone who knows what they're talking about, as you say. It makes a world of difference, IMHO.