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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 th...

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 become ...

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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: ...

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 safet...

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 tha...