Where can I get…

[Gaogier]

Hello


A few months ago, maybe early December, I went up to a store called Axminster as it’s easier to try and show what I need replacements for, but they weren’t really that helpful, and they refused to sell me a replacement power switch (as their replacement has a higher amp), even though I was just after the safety switch, emergency off red button. So, where can I get a replacement switch of, UNIMAG MAGNETIC switch PAT: NO.33801 220-240v and 10a.

A metal, wheel handle for a table saw, 90mm diameter, 10mm central hole, but I would prefer to have one without one, so I can drill it out the exact size I need.

I am also, after a mitre bar or 2, but I can’t seem to find any that are 16mm wide, most are 19mm, so are you able to let me know where to look?

I am also after some cobalt drill bits in .1mm increments, Stanley stockiest if you know of any? Lastly I am after small countersink bits.

Thank you.

 

[Wayners]

That switch is discontinued I see. Some sites recommended alternatives but that's Australia and America.

You just need something like https://www.axminstertools.com/kedu-nvr-switch-230v-1ph-e-stop-200093.
eBay and Amazon have alternatives.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Is this for the same table saw some suggested should be binned as it's a death trap?

 

[Gaogier]

That switch is discontinued I see. Some sites recommended alternatives but that's Australia and America.

You just need something like https://www.axminstertools.com/kedu-nvr-switch-230v-1ph-e-stop-200093.
eBay and Amazon have alternatives.

In theory I just need the flap section or just the actual switch. As long as the electrical connections are the same, I should be good, but Axminster wouldn’t sell me anything else as the Amp on the saw is 10, but they only had 15a plus.

Is this for the same table saw some suggested should be binned as it's a death trap?

Technically… kind of… I brought a new saw (second hand), I wanted to keep the top and the frame, but the motor, and all of the inside mechanism is all from a different saw. So you may call it more of a death trap, but it’s been built by someone who knows what they were doing, the guy said the power supply wasn’t working, and as it was the same spec switch, I used the old one, but I am after a new one.

Everything was switched over and the blades bolts etc were a perfect fit, so why not use it? Well there is one slight issue, the gear ratchet bracket is upside down to the opening on the housing. I have 2 options for this, put the gear ratchet bracket upside down, and use the plate the guy made to the mechanism of the tilt, then attach it to the frame, or I could use the old saw frame ratchet bracket which uses the same mechanism that lowers and higher the blade.

The table top of the replacement saw is made of aluminium, the old saw that I have used and kept, is made of cast iron… I think. The top is bigger, allows for better extension supports, the balance is better, allowing for more flexibility in the size of cuts I need, the other top is much thicker than mine, so this allows more cutting depth. The other reason is the other table top would only accept thin blades as the opening is very small. This now allows me to use other blades if needed.

The slight problem is just the mitre bar slot is 16mm not 19mm, I don’t need a new wheel for the saw, but would like one made of metal not plastic.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Bonkers, sell or chuck that old crap away and buy a decent S/H one off Marketplace, for £70 or something you'll find a Titan or similar if you're patient and quick off the draw. Complete false economy all this nonsense.

 

[Gaogier]

I know it’s a bit of a Frankenstein’s table saw, but it’s safe, it has been stripped down, cleaned, repaired or replaced parts. All I have done is unbolt the table top, removed it, put on the “death trap” top. I then just changed the front housing so the power supply is all correct and safe. Everything has been checked over by a qualified professional engineer, a different person who rebuilt the saw. The only thing I would like different is the power supply, with something with a big red safety switch.

This saw is something that I won’t be using for years and years, I am saving up for a brand new table saw. I am currently looking at Dewalt 250mm range of saws, so I don’t want to spend any more money on the saw if I can help it, if I can get a decent mitre bae at 16mm wide and not 19mil, and a cheap metal wheel will allow for myself to use the saw as safely as I can.

In the meantime if I feel that the saw is at a dangerous point I can always use my other table saws, which I believe at least one is a worse table saw than my current one.

 

[bernardgreen]

One can lose a hand and still survive if blood loss can be prevented.

 

[Gaogier]

Very true, but I now have those bits that made the old saw a death trap… in my opinion anyway…

The SIP saw, that was the death trap, has been rebuilt and the mechanism, the motor and handles upgraded/replaced by the other saw that’s in good shape. The donor saw was rebuilt by a former engineer who worked for the Navy?… Royal Marines…? For nearly 40 years. My sisters partner is an engineer in the navy, who has “looked” at the saw, said it looks good…

With the donor saw, which I believe is a near copy of the SIP saw, that used cheaper metal on the table itself and has an extra plate that I took off due to the ratchet for the saw angles is upside down. But this is fine as I still have the other systems still working. But now I have the parts that made the saw dangerous (to myself anyway), it now has a stand, which has a wider leg span to prevent tipping over. It now has a riving knife, it now has a blade guard, the fence has a track, so I can attach bits like anti kick back, feather attachments etc. I now have extra table extension bits, so when I need to cut down big boards I can.

Not forgetting I still have my Mcallister table saw, and my table saw at my grandparents house (from the early 80’s), not been there in 20 years though, and I have my homemade table saw using a circular saws based on… DIY creators.