My new toy

[mjcann]

T'other Martin
The counter balance arm is around 12inch pivoted at back as yours, at the front end of it there is a chunk of steel welded, as for motor it is spinner type, but that noise doesnt worry me, as I am totaly deaf to frequencies such as that, (there must be someone to make a claim against, for noise in the workplace) it was the vibration and associated noise I couldnt stand, as for which model it is I have no idea, purchased on ebay for a tenner about ten years ago, but unlike some it doesnt have a power take off.
Martin

 

[martinka]

but that noise doesnt worry me, as I am totaly deaf to frequencies such as that, (there must be someone to make a claim against, for noise in the workplace)

Funny you should mention that, I got paid out just last week for industrial deafness. I lost about 50% of my mid-range hearing due to working maintenance at a coal washer plant for a number of years.

My saw is like the lower one on this page, but it is 25" rather than the 19" one in the picture. Looks identical though except for the variable speed knob which is same as the top one.

I cut a chunk of 1/2" plate to make a puller yesterday so I'll see about removing the balance arm and related bits tomorrow. Although, on second thoughts, I'll wait until the new belt arrives and try that first seeing as I brought the saw into the house out of the way.

Martin.

 

[martinka]

Oh, the joys of ebay. Today, for the 2nd time, I received the wrong belt for my Diamond scroll saw. Two weeks it has been stood waiting for this belt. Grrrr!

 

[scrimper]

Good god! I thought that has you have not mentioned it the belt was fitted and working fine by now!