Thread: Any one seen a McPherson's Powerhacksaw???

Toothless
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The switch is missing and has a short, I don't think this is original
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This tank was full of leaves and crud
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Looks like the coolant tap is an old lawn mower fuel tap????? NOT original or original position.
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You an see some yellow paint here which looks like something was removed??? What???
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I have the weight which goes on top, not fitted in photo
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Motor specs….A bit crusty
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Not sure what the little screw collar adjustment is for and should there be a cap on here. Suggestions of what oil to use?? Currently has some motor oil in it.
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Moved the surface plate to the office. Needs a good clean and the base needs the pigeon toed legs straightened and then the whole thing adjusted for level.
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I suspect that none of your electrics are original - that looks like it was originally running off a flat belt and line shaft.

Michael

Originally Posted by Michael G

I suspect that none of your electrics are original - that looks like it was originally running off a flat belt and line shaft.

Michael

The catalogue shows a motor on the back see first photo in opening post. The vee belt does look awkward though.

I have one at work, not running but complete. I will try and take a heap of photos for you today.

Burnsy that be great

Here are some I grabbed with the phone yesterday, so not the best. It has a non original switch box and a guard fitted (still runs the flat belt). It looks like it was operatiing when first moved to where it is but probably hasn't been for around 8 years. I only took over the workshop 12 months ago and have been to busy with getting everything else cleaned up and running to deal with it yet. It is on the list though and should with a wipe over and oil run when plugged in. If you need high quality photos of anyting in particular drop me a PM with what you want and I will take some and email them to you.

Cheers,
Mike

Thanks for the photos. what does the flat belt pulley on the motor look like. If you decide to upgrade I'd be interested in the flat belt

We have something like this at the mens shed that I am about to do up. I'll take a look and if it is a MP I'll take some picks

Originally Posted by BobL

We have something like this at the mens shed that I am about to do up. I'll take a look and if it is a MP I'll take some picks

Do they want to do two and then return ours?

Originally Posted by Burnsy

Do they want to do two and then return ours?

It's not "they" but "muggins" here working on this one.
We have about 20 old machines that "need some work" so you could be waiting for some time.

Looks like a job for the 15 year olds with a heap of rags and bottle of turps then

Many of the saws of this era used the V belt on a flat pulley as a safety device in case of a jam or overload, allowing the belt to slip before the motor stalled. Worked quite well. The belt would screech and get your attention promptly. Had one of the LOTZE saws as in the brochures shown, worked the same way. Really needed better lube arrangements, or attention with an oil can about every 10 minutes.
Combustor.

My dad has one of these, has been used on the farm for many years. 10 years ago I made bronze bushes up for it. The slides are very worn and need attention. I can keep adjusting the clearance for now. What does your hacksaw have in between the top and bottom halves that make contact with the two square bar slides?

Originally Posted by Lanza

My dad has one of these, has been used on the farm for many years. 10 years ago I made bronze bushes up for it. The slides are very worn and need attention. I can keep adjusting the clearance for now. What does your hacksaw have in between the top and bottom halves that make contact with the two square bar slides?

I haven't had that part disassembled. As far as I know like a lot of old machines it just just steel straight against the casting. If I remember I will take a closer look when I am working on it and report back.