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Fabricating a simple metal plate

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  • 22-07-2013 2:44pm
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    zarafiq
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I am looking for somebody who can fabricate a small metal plate for me. 15x30 cm, 5 mm thick. With rectangular hole in the middle. Trying to build a table saw
    using a circular saw as a motor donor. I am based in Dublin, preferably north.
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    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,328 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    Try this guy, he has done some work for me and he won't charge the earth, he works from his home in Clontarf. http://www.motoengineering.com/




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    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,098 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    You would be well advised to purchase a proper table saw, as it would work out cheaper in the long run. And probably safer, as it would be constructed to accomodate the necessary safety features needed, for such a machine. Lots of good second hand machinery out there at the moment on donedeal ect

    kadman


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    zarafiq
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭zarafiq


    Thanks Kadman,

    Just starting my woodworking hobby, limited budget and space. As soon as I know that this is something I want to pursue I will buy a proper one. My father years ago lost a bit of his little finger while working with planer/table saw that he built so I know how important safety is.


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    zarafiq
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭zarafiq


    fergal.b wrote: »
    Try this guy, he has done some work for me and he won't charge the earth, he works from his home in Clontarf. http://www.motoengineering.com/
    .

    Thanks Fergal!


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    galwaydude18
    Registered Users Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭galwaydude18


    You would buy a cheap table saw from Argos or lidl or aldi and it will be a hell of a lot cheaper than getting a plate made up and having your safety compromised as a result of it not being done 110% correct.

    I would be of the same thinking as kadman to buy a proper table saw and not be trying to make one from a skillsaw


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    recipio
    Registered Users Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭recipio


    The blade on a circular saw is mounted directly to the spindle so you will always get some slight oscillation on the blade which will affect accuracy. Save up and find a belt driven saw which at least will have a good bearing mounted arbour.I once had a Triton saw/router gadget but the screaming of the brush motor starting up everytime put me off using it !


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    zarafiq
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭zarafiq


    recipio wrote: »
    The blade on a circular saw is mounted directly to the spindle so you will always get some slight oscillation on the blade which will affect accuracy. Save up and find a belt driven saw which at least will have a good bearing mounted arbour.I once had a Triton saw/router gadget but the screaming of the brush motor starting up everytime put me off using it !

    That is a useful information! Thanks!
    First quote I got ... 135 Euro + VAT!
    If I don't find something significantly cheaper it will be a no-go.


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