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Thread: Old Ezycut Combination
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4th August 2008, 07:46 PM #1
Old Ezycut Combination
Hi all,
Two weeks ago I was fortunate to be first in with the PM sent and scored an Ezycut saw/jointer combination. This machine has been around for a long time and I would be interested if anyone knows it's vintage. My guess is 60s era going by the power socket and switch. As soon as I heard how quiet it ran I knew there was not much wrong with it. I got it home and all I have done so far is clean it up, replace the ratty belts and sharpen the jointer blades. The splitter is missing so I will have to find or make one.It needs a knob for fine adjustment of the saw fence and a knob for the saw table tilt but nothing that can't be fixed. I spent a few pleasant hours cleaning her up and getting it cutting square. The cutter blades are HSS so are not original. There is a molding cutter head that looks too scary to think about using so I will use the blades to make scraper heads for turning. I was surprised that the bearings still seem to be good so I have not had them out yet but as they say " if it aint broke dont fix it". The motor looks to be original and is smooth running. It also stays cool so I think it will last a while yet. The calibration marks and badges are solid brass. You don't see that on modern machines. A former owner added the wheelbarrow handles and wheels and I have to say that is really handy. All up a pleasant machine to use and I don't feel so guilty about disturbing the neighbors.
Regards
John
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14th February 2010, 09:21 PM #2New Member
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Restoring an old Ezycut Combo
Hi. I recentying picked up this model at a garage sale. The tops were a little rusted but I’m slowing cleaning that up. Have you any other maintence suggestion for this old saw. I hope it has created some fine work for you since your oringianl thread.
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14th February 2010, 10:54 PM #3
Hi Noddybuns and welcome to the site.
Surprising how some old forgotten threads pop up again.
I still have the machine and is going with no problems. All I did was clean the rust with wd40 and a pot scourer, Clean with turps and oil now and then with singer sewing machine oil. I replaced the ratty belts and sharpened the jointer blades. I have another table saw but this is mostly used with a sled for crosscutting. I use the jointer a lot as it is my only jointer. I also made a riving knife blade out of some saw blade steel. Great machine.
If you are having problems with yours let me know and I will try to help. Post some pics if you have time.
Regards
John
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27th February 2010, 10:22 PM #4New Member
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Hi John
I’m still cleaning the table – it’s a long process, but the issue is finding the time fortunately and not any mechanical issues causing the details. It is, as they say, fully functioning.
This model appears to be an earier model than yours judging by the location of the motor. What do you think?
I’ll let you know how it goes once I get the blade on ;-)
Cheers Michael
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27th February 2010, 10:24 PM #5New Member
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Some pictures
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1st March 2010, 03:35 PM #6
I dont know if it is older,younger or just a smidgen different. The jointer looks to be the same but your saw is a bit different. Mine has no where to fit a jackobs chuck on the side and no table for it. Does the saw table on yours tilt for angle cutting?
When I got it I had a look on line for info and there are a few different setups. Was not able to get a users manual however.
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John
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24th June 2012, 09:46 PM #7New Member
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hi all know its an old thred but im in need of a guide for the planer can anyone help
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29th June 2012, 10:52 AM #8
I don't have a book for it but it is reasonably easy to set up and operate. What is the problem you have?
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John
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29th June 2012, 01:14 PM #9New Member
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Sorry what I mean is the guide came unbolted and fell off and lost it, so I'm looking for a new guide
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29th June 2012, 11:42 PM #10
Short of finding an old one someplace I dont think I can help. Ezycut no longer exist so spare parts are a problem.
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John
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7th February 2018, 09:11 PM #11New Member
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Hi orraloon
Do you have any details you can share on the riving knife blade / slitter that you made. Mine is missing and I'd like to reinstate one. Diagram or photos would be helpful.
WallFly (Craig)
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8th February 2018, 02:00 PM #12
Hi Craig,
I cut it out of an old saw blade. I was lucky to get the blade guard with the saw but for some reason the splitter was long gone. A bit more luck as the holding assembly was still there. I did have to make the horizontal holding rod at the base of the blade however. A bit of bolt with a slit in it and pop rivets to hold the splitter blade. Hope this helps.
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John
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17th February 2018, 01:04 PM #13Novice
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Hi Orraloon and co
I can see this is an old post so I hope someone out there is still interested in this thread. I too am lucky enough to have acquired an ezycut combination saw and planer circa 1960s. It was my late father's and like all his tools was very much loved and cared for. Despite not being used for approx 20 years motor and blades seem to be in good condiition. I have replaced the belts and cleaned up the surface rust and am looking forward to using it. The question i have is " Does anyone know of a way to switch between planer or saw? It seems that as the motor turns both belts that they run concurrently. so without removing the belts (which seems very time consuming and fiddly is there a way to isolate their operation, as it seems quite dangerous to have two power tools running concurrently? I actually have the manuals but there is nothing them concerning this. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
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Cathy
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17th February 2018, 01:44 PM #14GOLD MEMBER
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I have one of those as well. The only thing that I do is to remove the belt from the jointer when I am using the saw. Unfortunately as you lower the blade it loosens the belt on the jointer so you can't run the jointer and just lower the blade below the table. I don't bother to remove the belt from the saw when using the jointer. I just rely on the blade guard that I fitted to completely cover the saw.
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18th February 2018, 12:33 PM #15
cburley,
If the jointer and saw both have guards then there is no problem with both running at the same time. After all thats how the machine is designed. I assume your's has the motor with a belt running off both ends.
Bohdan,
By the sound of things (and assuming yours has the same belt setup as mine) you have the saw drive belt on the wrong pulley. Mine was that way when I got it. It (mine anyhow) has a fixed double pulley and the drive belt turns that driving a second short belt to the saw arbor at the end of the up and down arm.
Regards
John