Recent content by JohnBB

Thank you for the prompt replies - I do not know if the 618 is constructed differently but the 619 trunnions are screwed to the table top so I have assumed that moving the top will take the trunnions with it giving no relative adjustment between the two.

I have recently assembled an original Kity 619 purchased in dismantled condition. The blade is not perfectly aligned to the mitre slots and the trunnions appear not move any further. Do I enlarge the trunnion bolt holes or is there some other guidance to help here? It is currently 1 mm out...

Hello I am assembling an original French Kity 1619 saw which I bought in parts and I would very much like a copy of the manual if possible. My current concern is how to fit the drive belt as unless I have put it together incorrectly there is too, little space between the motor pulley and the...

Thank you for the prompt reply and offer - I have measured the threads on the spindle with a digital caliper which is quite tricky and perhaps I didn't get it right - I am hoping someone out there has the published specification. However perhaps you could let me know if the nut on your machine...

I acquired a Kity 1619 saw in pieces and I cannot work out what the thread size is on the saw blade spindle - I am fairly sure it is one of the original French manufactured models. I have measured the thread and concluded it should be left handed 12 x 1.75mm but a nut of this type binds after a...