Saw bench project

Discussion in 'Project Photos' started by Marcus22, Apr 17, 2016.

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Tips when renovating saw bench

  1. Engine used to power saw

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  2. Reconditioning steel work

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  1. Marcus22

    Marcus22 New Member

    Hi

    I have this saw bench I'll be renovating so that it will fully function when finished! Just would like if anyone has any information or tips that I can put to use when fixing it up, the wheels are iron and what type of engine would of been used to power the saw?
     

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  2. CGN

    CGN Screwfix Select

    What are you planning to use it for? Be careful...
     
  3. Marcus22

    Marcus22 New Member

     
  4. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Looks lethal, no riving knife, wouldn't get me using it.
     
  5. Marcus22

    Marcus22 New Member

    Yea it sure does won't be using it till its 100% safe want to keep all my fingers :p what's a riving knife? Have you any knowledge on these types of saw benches you could tell me please?
     
  6. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

  7. wiggy

    wiggy Screwfix Select

    You will get more money for it by restoring/upcycling it as a kitchen island or table, I reckon you are sitting on a good few hundred £££ there
     
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  8. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Superb idea, a lot safer option.:)

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    Last edited: Apr 17, 2016
  9. Marcus22

    Marcus22 New Member

    Great thanks for that, yea going to restore it and get it to its original state and possibly fully functioning or as you said use it as an island or table good idea cheers!
     
  10. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Don't get that thing working again, it would be lethal.
     
  11. Marcus22

    Marcus22 New Member

    Don't think I will just going to replace the wood and clean the steel work make it as a portable work bench, add some draws for storage and so on.
     
  12. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Don't clean the steel or replace the wood, phone Drew Pritchard.
     
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  13. Marcus22

    Marcus22 New Member

    Where is he located in the UK as I'm from Ireland, I'll look up his website now thank you.
     
  14. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    He's in N Wales. Look up "Salvage Hunters" It's on Quest in the UK.
     
  15. Marcus22

    Marcus22 New Member

    No problem I'll do that thanks.
     
  16. Ryluer

    Ryluer Well-Known Member

    He does be in Ireland from time to time.
     
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  17. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Arr jim lad :p:p
     
  18. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Best advice I've heard all year, brilliant idea and a real minter ££££££££££££££!:):):cool:;)
     

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