Hello All,
I've just acquired a 1973 14" Bra. It looks in pretty reasonable condition but for some reason (possibly a previous owner had taken bits off as it looks to have had some recent fresh paint) it's missing bits and has a couple of broken ones. I wondered if by any small chance anyone had anything either from a similar saw or something that might fit the bill or know where something suitable may be purchased.
Missing:
- Lever on back of arm casting that tightens it up on the column.
- Spring thing on arm that keeps the cable away from the arm (might just be able to use a DeWalt item here as they seem easier to find)
- Bakelite knobs (?) - two on the guard casting (wooden knobs doing the business at the moment)
- maybe the original slide up/down guard at the front of the guard casting. I think this should possibly be a channel shape like the one at the back rather than just a flat plate.
- Bakelite knob and rear stop for arm slide lock
Broken:
- arm rise and fall winder handle casting is broken at the end
- Lever to position the arm at 90 and 45 degrees is broken. The handle bit is there but the part that locates has been broken off. A previous owner has drilled the handle and put a large nut to try and get something to locate - it's not great.
Phew, that's it I think.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Ivan
PS photos attached
I've just acquired a 1973 14" Bra. It looks in pretty reasonable condition but for some reason (possibly a previous owner had taken bits off as it looks to have had some recent fresh paint) it's missing bits and has a couple of broken ones. I wondered if by any small chance anyone had anything either from a similar saw or something that might fit the bill or know where something suitable may be purchased.
Missing:
- Lever on back of arm casting that tightens it up on the column.
- Spring thing on arm that keeps the cable away from the arm (might just be able to use a DeWalt item here as they seem easier to find)
- Bakelite knobs (?) - two on the guard casting (wooden knobs doing the business at the moment)
- maybe the original slide up/down guard at the front of the guard casting. I think this should possibly be a channel shape like the one at the back rather than just a flat plate.
- Bakelite knob and rear stop for arm slide lock
Broken:
- arm rise and fall winder handle casting is broken at the end
- Lever to position the arm at 90 and 45 degrees is broken. The handle bit is there but the part that locates has been broken off. A previous owner has drilled the handle and put a large nut to try and get something to locate - it's not great.
Phew, that's it I think.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Ivan
PS photos attached