Thread: Broken TSA001 base plate

The most obvious way to me would be to make 3 short steel strips and to fix the parts back together with machine screws through both parts and the plates.

There are several ways to go, You could contact Carbatec or Barnsdale electrics for a new base. If it was mine I would remove the broken base and have it Tig welded. There are a number of Tig welders on this forum under welders perhaps they may be able to help you.

Cheers Warren.

Who was that guy who bought all the triton spares and moved to Perth

Tried Carbatec, Bainsdale Electrics, WMS and GPT, but to no avail.
I can't throw it out , because I know as soon as I do I'll see a base plate at the local trash and treasure for $2.00 or some other salt for the wound, plus it is a great saw.

Wasn't sure that, that metal (whatever it is) could be welded, was a bit worried that it may be magnesium and just burn like a dying sun and bleach all the steel on my chisels . But will make some enquiries.
If not maybe just bolt it up as Chrim3 suggests
Any other leads to a spare base plate are appreciated.

Ian

G'Day Ian,
I have a old navy mate who owner a speciality welding business in Melbourne
and I'm sure if he can't do the repair/welding for you,
he'll know someone local who can help.
Let me know how you go and if required i can chase up my mate.
cheers crowie

If you bolt it I would also apply a liberal does of epoxy glue.

Ian, please check your PM box.

Have you considered Devcon metal-loaded epoxy?? It is available in a steel or aluminium form - a very fine metal powder in epoxy resin. Sets very hard indeed, and can even be machined, etc.

Maybe use Devcon to attach some reinforcing strips. Google 'Devcon' for more info.

Only problem is that it doesn't come in small tins/tubes, but most of the small machining shops in our area keep it for their own use. Ask your friendly neighbourhood machinist? Also used by gunsmiths for bedding barrels, believe it or not.....

I note that the part you want, TSA002, is available at this UK website. This price includes VAT, which you don't pay and so it would offset postage.
Triton Saw TSA001 Spares Price List

I've had to buy Triton spares from the UK as well, and postage is very reasonable on the smaller items. Of course, our all-conquering A$ helps as well.

Can we assume that Carbatec are not stocking spares for all the Triton gear they are selling???

Re Carbatec, I tried to order a part for the workcentre today, and was told they are only progressively going to get spares. No offer to take my order.

Originally Posted by Ian Wells

Wasn't sure that it could be welded, was a bit worried that it may be magnesium
If not maybe just bolt it up as Chrim3 suggests
Any other leads to a spare base plate are appreciated.

Ian the base plate is plain aluminium die cast, According to Triton it does not contain magnesium.

Without offending other members as I know they are trying to help you I would strongly suggest that if you cannot get it welded correctly so the base plate is as strong or stronger than it was made originally you would need to be very careful with other options you take as this saw has a very powerful motor, you would want to be sure that it is safe to use.

Cheers Warren.

Originally Posted by Wood en I

Ian the base plate is plain aluminium die cast, According to Triton it does not contain magnesium.

Without offending other members as I know they are trying to help you I would strongly suggest that if you cannot get it welded correctly so the base plate is as strong or stronger than it was made originally you would need to be very careful with other options you take as this saw has a very powerful motor, you would want to be sure that it is safe to use.

Cheers Warren.

Thanks Warren, I'll give Crowie a PM re his mate who welds stuff and work from there.
I guess however it gets fixed, I'll need to have confidence in it that it won't break again and potentially cause an injury. I suspect that maintaining useful tools in an increasingly disposable age is going to get harder and communities such as this will play greater and greater roles,
Thanks everyone
Ian

(I'll post pic's of the fix)

Hi Ian,

Tig welding is very strong, it will also allow you to weld extra gussets if required to repair the broken base to stronger than new. The reason I do not like the idea of fitting bolts is the base plate is rather thin and sooner or latter it will fail, far to risky.

Warren.