Vintage metal saw Super Brown problem

[wout]

Vintage metal saw Super Brown

Hi

Have this old circular metal saw for some time now and use it from time to time.
Real good old quality tool :thumb:

I always have difficulties to change the angle from 90° to 45° and so on. Maybe someone knows how it works? I already put some oil on the slide but it almost doesn't move :headscarf: . Tried it with the handle forward and backwards and almost don't make a difference. Also unbolted the nut on the underside and that didn't helped much either.

Looking forward to your thoughts .

Thanks in advance!

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Wout

 

[twertsy]

I can't help with your problem but I love the looks of that saw!

 

[wout]

I can't help with your problem but I love the looks of that saw!

Thanks, no problem someone else will maybe know

Somewhere in the past they put a newer motor on it cause the original probably was broken. Advantage of that is that it now has a belt so when the saw get stuck, the belt slips and the saw doesn't brake . On the other hand, it isn't that good looking...

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Wout

 

[ttpete]

That's a cold saw. It's supposed to operate with a coolant system, so there should be a coolant pump somewhere.

 

[454ragtop]

My money is on the swivel being bound up with rust. Suspect it will require disassembly, clean out the rust, lube, and adjust the swivel.

 

[hemifalcon]

I’d suggest that saw be disassembled and cleaned.. I like the look of original tools—but you may discover that rust is the biggest problem with ease of using that machine..


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[wout]

That's a cold saw. It's supposed to operate with a coolant system, so there should be a coolant pump somewhere.

Yes there is a pump and reservoir with cooling fluid. As I use it not that frequently I use it without cooling.

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Wout

 

[wout]

My money is on the swivel being bound up with rust. Suspect it will require disassembly, clean out the rust, lube, and adjust the swivel.

I’d suggest that saw be disassembled and cleaned.. I like the look of original tools—but you may discover that rust is the biggest problem with ease of using that machine..

Yes probably it needs a rebuild but don't know how to get it apart

Thanks for the advise!!!

gr
Wout

 

[wout]

That's a cold saw. It's supposed to operate with a coolant system, so there should be a coolant pump somewhere.

Cooling system:

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Wout

 

[2oolhound]

In the last 2 photos of the 1st post those look like pinch bolts (or lock bolts) on the top and when they are loosened you use the adjustment screws below to make adjustments, then lock the top ones again.

I agree it should be disassembled, derusted, file or peen any burrs or deformed edges, then paint and reassemble. Just spray penetrating fluid on everything and start removing the fasteners taking photos as you go and grouping the parts and fasteners as you go. The main swivel I'd think has a step bolt in the bottom like a swivel vise.

That vise on that thing is a work of art. It's not a cold saw, it's a cool saw!
Well, ok, it's both, cold and cool.

 

[wout]

In the last 2 photos of the 1st post those look like pinch bolts (or lock bolts) on the top and when they are loosened you use the adjustment screws below to make adjustments, then lock the top ones again.

I agree it should be disassembled, derusted, file or peen any burrs or deformed edges, then paint and reassemble. Just spray penetrating fluid on everything and start removing the fasteners taking photos as you go and grouping the parts and fasteners as you go. The main swivel I'd think has a step bolt in the bottom like a swivel vise.

That vise on that thing is a work of art. It's not a cold saw, it's a cool saw!
Well, ok, it's both, cold and cool.

Thanks .
Think the screws has to do with the up and down function of the saw. A bit like a hydraulic jack imo.
Btw used it the frequently the last days and with the oil I put on the slide it already worked a lot better to change the position of the saw.

gr
Wout

 

[wout]

Some pictures from when I just bought the saw. Didn't knew but there's some information on it...

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Wout

 

[wout]

Finally found a welding table at a reasonable price. Shortened the legs 5cm and put wheels on it so I can roll it in and out my garage. Works a lot easier now . Making things is piece of cake in combination with the saw.

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Wout

 

[RodneyW]

It's a great looking saw. Cold saws tend to be expensive here from what I've seen. Probably the same there.
I'm with the others. It's most likely rust that's making it hard to adjust. It's worth the time and money to tear it down, clean it up and fix whatever needs it. New bearings maybe, or at least clean and re-pack the old ones.
Rodney

 

[wout]

Don't have the time to give it a complete rebuild and rather like my tools in 'used' condition. But by using it more frequently it's already going smoother to change the angle.

gr
Wout