Recent content by GeordieRob

Thanks for the welcome. Sounds like my kinda place🤪

Thanks for the welcome. You are welcome to pick away at what’s left😉

Hi Chris. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I “think” I’ve found the solution! When I assembled the saw on the base I fitted the belt when the blade was at its highest position, so of course the belt slackened and came off when the blade was lowered! So, today I unbolted the saw and...

Hi Chris. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I “think” I’ve found the solution! When I assembled the saw on the base I fitted the belt when the blade was at its highest position, so of course the belt slackened and came off when the blade was lowered! So, today I unbolted the saw and...

Hi Chris. Sorry I can’t help with a manual. I hope you don’t mind me jumping in on your thread. I’ve got a the same machine with the 617 saw. Maybe you can tell me how to keep tension on the drive belt when the blade is lowered! Short of moving the saw forward as the blade is lowered, and...

Hello. I’ve got a 617 table saw on my Kity CK 26. I’m very pleased with the whole machine, except for one problem. When I lower the blade the drive belt becomes loose and I lose drive! There doesn’t seem any way to keep tension on the belt. The saw is bolted to the table as is the drive motor...

I’m a retired joiner/carpenter and general wood nut. I had a well equipped workshop on retirement. I disposed of most of my woodworking machines, on reflection, regretfully! After a massive change in my circumstances several years ago, I decided to re equip, all be it on a smaller scale. I...