Baked bean or soup cans + jubilee clips (with a bit of rtv for a better seal) won't melt smelly plasctic on your truck and would be using cheaper items from your garage
Just found this video. RTV is a great idea, because you are very correct in the fact that the adhesive must remain pliable! Superglue or epoxy will prevent that steel disk from being able to "pop" when the button is depressed. Might add, if anyone here is attempting this, pay close attention to the direction you place the disc onto the rubber button as there is a top and a bottom. Thanks for the video!
It works great !! {I love the K.I.S.S. --- Keep It Simply Stupid !!!---Method} you can layout your project on the plywood just as it is layed out on the computer .. Thank you Lloyd..
It’s a graco. I just bought a very similar item from auction. Mine looks almost identical to yours other than a couple hasps they keep the lid, tight, and an ID tag that’s a little more readable than yours. I found your video because I googled what the hell to do with this thing. I think they’re obsolete since the Dewalt. Or (name brand here) battery operated ones came about. I agree the pump is pretty cool.
Many of the black parts have oxide finishes so paint would not be the best option. I rebuild one of these saws and used cold bluing. Unlike paint it does not scratch off of cause binding. It also looks more like OEM.
Just guessing that you did not go through the multi step procedure to align the saw up correctly. If you didn’t, then there is no way that it cuts correctly. The first reason is, you put the top adjusting brackets down on the 2x4’s to support the saw. So, there is no way that the table is perfectly aligned with the arm. If you want to check that, get a flat washer or small piece of flat metal and lay it on the table. Raise up the head, remove the blade, and rotate the head to point the shaft down. Release the 90 degree lock and lower the motor down until the shaft kisses the metal. Move the metal to multiple locations and without raising or lowering the shaft should kiss the steel everywhere you place it. There are several more things that are required to be checked and adjusted. Otherwise, you will never be happy with how it cuts wood, and think it is junk. They are awesome when correct! Best wishes.
I found the same problem with my 2015 dodge dart. AND. That's the way I was going to fix my problem. Good to find someone who thinks like I do. Just hope it is a long time/ permanent repair.
