Diamond Fret Saw

[Matt NParticipant @mattn]

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Has anyone got a complete original Diamond Heavy Duty Fret Saw which they could take a photo of the top arm pivot for me, or at least describe the components? I've just bought one second hand, the pivot bolt was obviously replaced at some point and the top arm has a bit of side to side movement.

Thanks

Edited By Matt N on 03/06/2022 11:46:12

[Matt NParticipant @mattn]

[Mark EasingwoodParticipant @markeasingwood33578]

Hi Matt,

I have one, I bought new probably in the mid eighties. I have never really used it, but by coincidence I recently cleaned and lubricated it, with a view to cutting some marquetry. I need to make a new table, as the original has twisted, and I cut the marquetry with a knife, so I still haven't used it!

Mine is incredibly noisy, mostly due to the fan on the motor it seems. If I was going to use it regularly, I would consider replacing the motor with something else.

The saw is at work, and when I am next there, I will have a look at the pivot for you, possibly later today or tomorrow, and report back. I think the side to side movement is adjusted by nipping up the pivot bolts, which have a plain nut, a nyloc, may be better.

Anything else you need to know?

Mark

[Mark EasingwoodParticipant @markeasingwood33578]

Hi again,

here are pictures of mine, including with pivot bolt removed. It is a plain shank bolt, running in round steel tube bushes within the box section arms, so nothing special.

My saw may not be the same as yours, I think they were improved over time, mine has no guarding to the pulleys etc, although they are well covered by the 18 inch table, when fitted.

Regards,

Mark.

[Matt NParticipant @mattn]

Excellent, thanks for that! Mine is maybe a bit later as has covers, but much the same.

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