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Offline Raptor66

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Good or bad news???
« on: December 02, 2011, 12:50:30 pm »
I was in my shop this morning about to scroll some more ornaments and my scroll saw won't turn on.  It's a Hitachi CW-40 and I've been doing a lot of cutting with it lately.  I can't even find a repair facility in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Maybe it's a sign that I need to upgrade.  That's what I told the wifie.

Chris
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Re: Good or bad news???
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2011, 12:52:36 pm »
It may be a "sign".   :D

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Re: Good or bad news???
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2011, 12:59:55 pm »
Chris, I think you're ready for an early Christmas present  ;)
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Re: Good or bad news???
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2011, 02:24:24 pm »
Tell Santa he needs to come early.
That is the identical saw (in a Craftsman uniform) that I had and the same thing happened.

Definitely a SIGN!!!!

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Re: Good or bad news???
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2011, 02:27:03 pm »
Chris, It's defiantly a sign, but if you want to keep it for a while, check the switch. If is is easily removable. But before you do that check the fuse. If neither is the problem, then it is time to replace it.
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Re: Good or bad news???
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2011, 03:35:44 pm »
Use it as a sign, but check the switch. My switch has gone out twice. I love my Hitachi, I would only upgrade to an Excalibur.

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Re: Good or bad news???
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2011, 08:33:25 pm »
Just be sure "wifie" didnt notice the broken saw wasn't plugged in before running off to buy that excalibur 21.. :)

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Re: Good or bad news???
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2011, 01:01:35 am »
Chris there would notting wrong with having a spare scrollsaw , I do and I still use the old Craftsman 16" once in a while .......but I just love my old Yellow ...........MB

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Re: Good or bad news???
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2011, 04:48:33 am »
most times the switch - be careful with the power when you check that one out.
But YES! We strongly recommend a new saw. Think of the improvement on your work.

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Re: Good or bad news???
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2011, 07:18:24 am »
I agree, think it is about time for an upgrade. You won't regret it.  ;)
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