Saw the saw today. :gar-Bi Its a B&D 5320. One of the patents on the arm mentioned 1962 so I know it is around that. I was born in '63 so it would be cool if it was my year. Anyways ... I downloaded the manual from originalsaw.com for model 3431 and it amazes me how much they share the same parts.
Should I expect their products to be close to mine? This would help me if I decide some of the detail items like the arms ruler or the degree scale could be replaced. Of course it would not be 100% authentic but for me I am looking for functionality over restoration status.
Now I am curious as to what a 3hp single phase could cost from them.
I am posting a few images of the saw as it sits at the other shop and I will possibly put them in a online album if it helps anyone for reference.
In image 3 is the nail a normally supplied to keep the saw raising handle on?
In image 5 is the column shaft locking nut and bolt supposed to be that or some type of handy dandy lever that is easier and faster to use?
I am guessing the screen door spring is a add on for the blade guard in image 9?
Do images 10 & 11 make a decent blade guard if I can find the correct bolt to put it together?
In image 8 can the plastic around the round start and stop buttons be replaced with NOS or do I need to find a used part?
Yes I will change the wires before starting it. Even though the owner swears it is fine, I have a problem with brittle wires combined with major amps.
And last but least ... is it definitely a three phase saw? It does not say it directly anywhere and the motor is a polyphase motor and some them I have found were single phase. I know I am asking for a lot here but work with me here ... I don't have a power source yet and I already told someone tonight that i would give him my two craftsman RAS just to make room for this one.
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