Skilsaw 534 repair

[raven0926]

Have a Skilsaw 534, needs repair. 1970s. Can I get it repaired at Skilsaw? Anyone know reliable, independent, repair shop. Ironically, I am 20 miles from Bosch factory in Upstate SC. Love how it performed! Help, and thanks!

High pitched grind, cord patched midway, lock-unlock button on grip missing. Don't care about cosmetics, just want to safely enjoy using it again!

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

I don't know what your skillset is but, I had a worm drive saw of about the same vintage. I was able to replace a couple bearings and change the lubricant myself with minimal internet research. Maybe give it a try. Welcome to GJ as well!

 

[The Cobbler]

doubtful you'll be able to source many parts other than bearings .even more doubtful Skil will look at it. the cord can be made up easily enough. the button might be an issue .
the high pitched grind sounds like it could be bearing(s)

 

[The Cobbler]

that era of saw may just be bronze bushings rather than bearings. maybe a lube is all it needs

 

[RTM]

You might try looking at this thread for pointers. The author is great at restoring old Skilsaws

vintage Skil 534 6-1/2" sidewinder saw restoration

A few months ago, Cgrutt contacted me about gifting me their vintage Skil 534 sidewinder saw so that I could give it a proper restoration. I finally got the time this week to rip it down, clean it up, give it a nice new coat of paint and put it back together. The saw was actually in pretty...

www.garagejournal.com

 

[Whitworth]

You'll find the repair shop right next door to the cobbler's shop, (across the street from the habberdashery).

 

[Shiftless]

…right next door to the cobbler's shop

I miss the old guy near me who retired. His little shoe repair shop was like stepping into the past with all his vintage machines. The air was heavy with the smell of leather and Venetian Shoe Cream.