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Thanks a lot for the information.

I was able to fix the threaded lock and it does lock and I have tested but like I said how long can I trust JB weld right.

This thing is built so tough but one of the main components (locking mechanism) is cheap plastic.

I have a miter on the way so I can utilize ...

I think it is a good project too however, I do not think I have ever owned/restored something that had parts that were so hard to find.
I will probably wind up fabricating parts for it :-(.

Anybody have a manual I can buy off of them for this piece?

Who owns these things?

How did the SS 2000 ...

More pictures.

Hi Folks,
I am new to the forum.

I have owned my Sawsmith 2000 for about 6 months or so now. It needs some parts.
I think this saw is almost perfect. I have realized there is barely any support or parts for this thing. I would love to "restore it" and use this piece of equipment.


The bad:

1.)The ...

Thanks a lot for the insight. I will re-post as stated.

AlGale, Thanks again for conversing with me.. Sorry I did not sell the saw to you. I was able to fix a few things and get it working. Thanks again for the safety talk. TS's are no joke !!! I am headed over a friends house to get a through ...

Hi Folks,
I believe that was my saw :-) I decided to keep it and try to restore it.
Please excuse my terminology. I do not have a manual or parts list.

The bad:

1.)The "carriage lock thread " that holds the saw in place (not the spinner that locks) but the actual plastic threaded piece that the ...