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First time betting into a bottom end. I got myself some shiny new bearings and got them installed without a problem. I now have this sinking feeling that the bearings are not oriented correctly in the case.

I recently decided to dive into resurrecting a saw. I got an ms441, paid way too much for it but hey live and learn. I’m wondering if there is a good building thread someone can direct me to. I’ve searched on here with little success on a good overview of the process. There are a ton of good...

So I have saved up parts for awhile to build a splitter and I have been thinking of getting more serious about doing it. My first problem is that my beam is just a little too short. I want a push plate on the cylinder and wedge on the beam. But my beam is about short the length of the wedge...

I beg your forgiveness for starting another 660 build thread. I bought this box of parts during the members sale since it was so discounted. I really don't need another saw, Already have a couple 361s I am using to test various modification on. But you know how it is, CAD strikes where it will...

I am kicking this off with one video while I wait on the few parts I ordered to arrive. The control handle. Was a great puzzle. To attach the handle bar one screw goes under the switch shaft. The handle seems to be high quality, of course I don't have it attached yet. So it will be a bit before...

First of all I need to introduce myself. I'm a project manager for a medium sized industrial construction firm in Houston where I live. My interest here is purely for myself and family plus some Christmas money each year. I currently have a tractor supply model 15 ton vertical splitter. I...