Full Lapidary Slab Saw Restoration

This saw restoration was a massive undertaking, but it was absolutely worth it, and I think you will find this to be the most complete documentation ever on the restoration of a lapidary slab saw.

These are some of the products I bought for this project.

Vevor 1HP Motor - https://amzn.to/3Hj6DM0
Dayton Gear Motor - https://amzn.to/3YRWdsU
Digital Self Powered Hour Meter - https://amzn.to/3SONwMk
Pumptrol Float Switch - https://amzn.to/44Msnd5
41" Saw Tray - https://amzn.to/4moF5oL
Inline Switch - https://amzn.to/4jeZgml

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0:00 - Intro
2:09 - Buying the saw
2:30 - First look at the saw
7:37 - Window removal
9:13 - Draining the saw
12:27 - The saw blade
15:20 - Cleaning the outside of the saw
16:11 - Disassembly and cleaning of the saw
23:47 - Removing rust
25:35 - Installing a drain
26:58 - More rust removal
28:00 - Bearings
31:24 - Cleaning All Thread
34:18 - Carriage bearings
36:23 - Buying high-quality bearings
39:58 - New pulleys
42:20 - Making a window
48:40 - Installing the bearings and arbor
57:12 - Adjusting the blade
1:01:11 - Greasing bearings
1:01:29 - Installing bearing cover
1:02:51 - Installing the saw lid
1:04:11 - Motors
1:05:54 - Test run
1:07:12 - Gearmotors
1:08:41 - Progress update
1:11:15 - How it's wired
1:14:51 - Moving the saw
1:16:08 - Final setup
1:17:26 - First cut
1:23:02 - The cost breakdown of the project

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