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Post by buchn on Oct 31, 2015 19:19:20 GMT -5
Hi, I'm looking for informations about a saw I've just bought. It's an old Erika from 1986 but there was no operator manual with it. I was wondering if someone here could give me some inputs about it. Here are some pics of the saw, it needs a little bit of clean up but it seems in good shape for few more cuts (hopefully), I'd love some advice on how to clean up the table top too. Thanks a lot for any advices  |
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Post by holmz on Oct 31, 2015 19:28:07 GMT -5
Where are you at?
The power cord looks like it has a pommy end on it.
There is an alloy (Aluminum) product in the UK called POR which is a corrosion inhibitor/primer.
I would either do nothing or maybe paint it with a slick finish... A slider may not require a slick finish.
Mafell AG may be able to get a manual.
How much different is it from todays?
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Post by jalvis on Nov 1, 2015 0:06:21 GMT -5
Cool find. Let us know how it works out.
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Post by buchn on Nov 1, 2015 4:23:32 GMT -5
Where are you at? The power cord looks like it has a pommy end on it. I'm french, the power cord works for me here in FranceThere is an alloy (Aluminum) product in the UK called POR which is a corrosion inhibitor/primer. I would either do nothing or maybe paint it with a slick finish... A slider may not require a slick finish. I'll see if i can find POR, I'd like to clean the surface a bit for cosmetic reason :-)Mafell AG may be able to get a manual. You think I can write to them with the product number? cos I can't get the exact model name (nothing written except Erika)How much different is it from todays? Can't really say cos I've never seen a new one but from what I've read on the net it seems quite the same saw : I'm missing the cutter behind the blade and the top. Under the table is a vacuum pipe, the sliding mechanism is a bit hard but need oil probably. I also got another rail with angle selector.
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Post by buchn on Nov 1, 2015 4:25:59 GMT -5
Cool find. Let us know how it works out. Thanks, I'll let you know my progress :-) I'll start by making some pics and asking more questions probably ;-) |
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Post by holmz on Nov 1, 2015 7:07:15 GMT -5
I have only anodised titanium and not aluminum, but a coloured anodise could look nice.
Even better would be with swirls on it.
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Post by buchn on Nov 3, 2015 17:48:59 GMT -5
Hello, I've done some cleaning, the table looks better now here are some pics :    Still I'm looking for the riving knife, does anyone can provide informations about it or a sketch with dimension so I can make one? I'm also wondering the use of those squares holes you can see around the blade, is it made to attach something? Thanks for your advices |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2015 19:14:57 GMT -5
Great restoration project , not much help with parts or schematics from my side of the pond . Have you reached out to Mafell ?
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Post by buchn on Nov 4, 2015 15:08:45 GMT -5
Well I've tried to write to mafell but so far no answer :-(
they probably prefer to answer brand new model owner...
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Post by buchn on Nov 5, 2015 17:01:12 GMT -5
Since I get no answer from Mafell (shame really  ) I'd like to make my own riving knife. Is it possible for somebody who owns an Erika to make a picture of its riving knife and provide the dimension of it ? Even if it's a new model it'll help me to make a custom one for mine... I've search the web and couldn't find any parts store for mafell with clear pictures of riving knife ! Thanks by advance for your help |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2015 19:33:32 GMT -5
buchn The France Mafell service picture older Erika . We have no idea which model of Erika saw you have , the service catalog has specific model numbers and tool serial numbers . Any current "modern" Erika saws are not easy to just take a picture of the riving knife . If possible, take the saw to a Mafell dealer or repair center of Mafell tools in your country . Might luck out with parts and manual . |
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Post by holmz on Nov 6, 2015 4:21:58 GMT -5
You are about in the same timezone as Germany. Have you tried calling them?
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Post by buchn on Nov 6, 2015 4:56:05 GMT -5
Hi Joe, Thanks for the link, it seems close to my Erika but not exactly the same unfortunately... I wrote to mafell with the picture of the identification plate below and I think it would be quite easy for them to direct me to the correct model, this is why I'm a bit upset :-) Anyway, I will manage to find a solution as I don't want to use my saw too much without a crucial security part... I just realized that Erika's owner are not too many or at least not too internet fan cos there's not a lot of website mentioning how to customize this saw. I bet Erika's owners are too busy making good use of there machine :-) which is fine! Thanks for your help anyway, holmz i'd love to call them in germany, but I have to say I don't speak german and I think without the picture I'll have trouble to get an answer for this model ;-)  |
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Nov 6, 2015 6:23:02 GMT -5
I guess you speak reasonable English they all speak English
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Post by jalvis on Nov 6, 2015 11:26:58 GMT -5
Your better off finding another owner of the same model to get any info. Talk with some dealers in your area and see if they know anyone.
Theres a few guys in the states that have those older models. I dont know them personally or I would forward there information.
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) I'd like to make my own riving knife. Is it possible for somebody who owns an Erika to make a picture of its riving knife and provide the dimension of it ? Even if it's a new model it'll help me to make a custom one for mine...