Replacement part for table saw

[DFC1047]

First post so hope it's OK.
Recently retired and bought some woodworking machinery from an old friend. Planer/Thicknesser. Spindle moulder. Mortice machine.Radial arm saw and a 10" table saw.
The table saw was produced in 1992 and sold by a firm called Poole Wood in Nottingham.The Model Number is PW 10 T 4 , and the manual says it is a 10" Tilting Arbor saw .
The table insert is broken, and I would like to replace it.
I have been told by a nice guy at a firm called PoolWood in Kent, that the firm in Nottingham went bust 15 years ago and parts are no longer available.

Any help in sourcing or replacing the broken piece would be greatly appreciated.

 

[marcros]

I think that you will struggle to get one. if you do, go out and get a lottery ticket!

You could make a template from cardboard, and then make a replacement in mdf, ply or aluminium. It is a reasonably common thing to do- search for zero clearance insert for inspiration.

zero-clearance-insert-on-a-ts200-t50246.html?hilit=zero%20insert%20ts200 for starters!

 

[DFC1047]

Good stuff !!
I can test my metalwork skills before starting on the woodwork.
Thanks Marcros

 

[Steve Maskery]

Yes, most of us make replacements any way - make a bunch while yo are making one, they wear and need replacing regularly, especially if you cut a lot of veneered board, like melamine or ply. They produce a much cleaner cut.
It does help to have the original to use as a template, but they are not a difficult think to reproduce, even without the original.
You may find it advantageous to insert a few screws at strategic ponts on the underside, to aid in getting it absolutely level with the surface of the table.
Once you've got it in place, you need to allow for the RK. You have to do this bit carefully.
Measure at the back of the ZCI where the RK is going to sit, and cut away to accommodate it. You can then glue in a fillet right at the back end to close the slot and stiffen up the ZCI again. You now have a slot which should extend to about half way along the ZCI.
With the blade lowered below the table, move the fence over the ZCI so that the ZCI is held down firmly and is as close to the slot as you can get whilst still clearing it.
Start the motor and very slowly raise the blade so that it cuts its way through the ZCI from below. The RK should come up through the slot.
You how have a new Zero-Clearance Insert fitted to your saw.
If you eve raise the blade it will still be ZCI, but if you lower it it will be ZCI only at the sides of the teeth, not directly in front of them.
This is one of the best modifications you can ever do to your tablesaw.

 

[DFC1047]

Thanks very much. I've started to "learn" already from the Forum !!

 

[Myfordman]

Even for machinery still in production you will find that the price of parts is extortionate.
Try and get in the habit of making replacements and improving the machines as you do.
'Consumable' parts such as belts and bearings are always standard parts that can be bought from specialist shops or these days on the interweb. No machine manufacturer will be making their own ball bearings or V belts.
Having just seen your location, there are not many sources of mechanical parts in France without travelling many 10s km so look online first.

 

[devonwoody]

You will need to make two infill plates, one zero clearance and another one when you tilt the table saw blade.

 

[DFC1047]

Thanks to all for your advice