Recent content by widdors

Ordered, thanks!

Ya, I didn't figure it was broken, but would like to add a switch for convenience. I would love to do that, I can picture me walking over with my hands full, and just stepping on a pedal. My plan is to build a small cabinet of drawers to mount it on, and that doesn't leave any room for a foot...

Picked this one up today and pretty stoked about it. I think it will clean up pretty easy. The only thing I'm wondering is if it's kosher to add a toggle switch, I guess the previous owner used a switch on his workbench to power it on.

You're welcome. I was researching a couple of different tools and ran across your question. This is a real friendly and helpful place, and I've found info I needed, so I joined to help out. I'll probably stick around a while and maybe pipe up here and there.

As long as the pusher spring is in good shape without any kinks or bends, you should be good on that end of the tool. While the cap is off, double check that the exhaust valve is okay. That is the white plastic piece in the cap. Sometimes they will crack, or the bolt will strip threads, and...

I've worked on this tool quite often, and when the tool skips it's almost always the blade seal. To get to it you'll have to remove the track, its held on by the bolt and bushing on the safety, the bolt at the bottom of the handle, and the pusher assembly. Once the track is out of the way you...