New to Me Wellsaw 58B

[digr]

Did you get a manual for your saw? It says not over tighten vice and I know why

[justgurn]

Originally Posted by digr

I don't know how yours is but mine rear vice swivels and is held by two bolts and if you really reef on the vice screw the rear jaw will move.

I understand now. Mine has 2 set pins in the rear stop. I downloaded the manual and recall reading not ot over tighten.

[cutter]

Originally Posted by justgurn

Now to build a platen for vertical cuts.

I assume you read the part in Judge Bob's saw thread about those little saws being a little bit tippy in the up position?

[justgurn]

Originally Posted by cutter

I assume you read the part in Judge Bob's saw thread about those little saws being a little bit tippy in the up position?

Thanks I missed that post.

[digr]

Here are some additions I made for my saw.

1-2 This is a chip brush bracket, Wellsaw wanted a lot of dollars so I
made one. I bought the brushes that are reversible. I think it is
something that you should do.

3-4 I have a dedicated battery screw driver (junk store) that stays on
the saw to run a threaded rod out when cutting short stock.

5 This is a clamp I made for cutting odd shapes without using the vise.
The square slips into the slot and then turned sideways. It works
great but if I made another it t would be a little bit higher. I can I
just get a 3/4" plate under it and it doesn't need to be so long.

[digr]

Another pic of the clamp

[cutter]

I like the clamp, digr.

[justgurn]

Great mods Digr! Thanks for sharing them wih me. I bought the expense blade brush from Wellsaw. Should have fabricated my own but didn't have any ideas at the time. Your clamp stop is a great idea. I could have use it many time with my old saw. I have never drilled and tapped cast before any tricks I should know about? The hold down for short pieces is on my build list.

[allessence]

Digr,

I love the clamp idea.. I'm gonna pilfer it.. did you make the bottom nut adjustable on hold down rod?

[digr]

Originally Posted by cutter

I like the clamp, digr.

Thanks like I say mine is a little on large size

Originally Posted by justgurn

Great mods Digr! Thanks for sharing them wih me. I bought the expense blade brush from Wellsaw. Should have fabricated my own but didn't have any ideas at the time. Your clamp stop is a great idea. I could have use it many time with my old saw. I have never drilled and tapped cast before any tricks I should know about? The hold down for short pieces is on my build list.

Not a problem tapping cast, its softer than steel

Originally Posted by allessence

Digr,

I love the clamp idea.. I'm gonna pilfer it.. did you make the bottom nut adjustable on hold down rod?

The square that slides threw the slot in the table is threaded, just slide it threw and tighten until its crossways. It could be a little longer.