Swarts tools 305mm 12" sliding compound mitre saw drop saw

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Originally Posted by Cal

I have just been cleaning up my shed for a forum get together and as I was cleaning up the mitre saw I noticed the slides have surface rust on them. The shed is water tight and nothing else is rusty, cast iron tops on bandsaw and belt sander are fine. The saw also has a dust shroud over it, so I’m a bit concerned about the quality of the slides now.

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Water tight sheds don't discourage surface rust unless they are fully lined and sealed. I have experienced surface rust on Festool gear stored in a systainer in a shed but not in a lined workshop. I would suggest always using something like this to prevent rust happening again to the machinery.

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The slides on both my Makita saws develop a bit of surface rust as well, I would not be concerned it is an indication of poor quality

Thanks guys, the shed is lined and insulated fwiw, I failed to mention that, sorry. That is why I find it a little odd, and nothing else is rusty. I will give the slides a clean up with some well used scotchbrite and give them a lashing of wd40 or similar on a regular basis. :)

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Originally Posted by Cal

I have just been cleaning up my shed for a forum get together and as I was cleaning up the mitre saw I noticed the slides have surface rust on them. The shed is water tight and nothing else is rusty, cast iron tops on bandsaw and belt sander are fine. The saw also has a dust shroud over it, so I’m a bit concerned about the quality of the slides now.

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As a question, is your cover made from a watertight material (e.g. PVC sheet)? If so, this may actually trap moisture underneath it and promote rust.

I tend to use cotton sheets as covers for machinery - this prevents stuff falling on the metal surface, which may act as a moisture attraction. Give any metal parts a shot with some Camellia oil (or similar, woodwork safe rust retardant) and cover with breathable cover.

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Originally Posted by Cal

Thanks guys, the shed is lined and insulated fwiw, I failed to mention that, sorry. That is why I find it a little odd, and nothing else is rusty. I will give the slides a clean up with some well used scotchbrite and give them a lashing of wd40 or similar on a regular basis. :)

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WD40 doesn't protect anything. Its water based. It has good solvent properties and can lubricate for a short while but useless for anything lasting.

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Originally Posted by TP1

WD40 doesn't protect anything. Its water based. It has good solvent properties and can lubricate for a short while but useless for anything lasting.

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Yes I agree. Use WD40 to clean after your anti rust treatment but you need something like Lanotec to protect it from moisture.

Same thing happened to my SWARTS saw when I left dust on it. I take more care to keep it clean and give a quick spray with Lanotec. Silverglide is another option.

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Originally Posted by deckell

Well my swarts saw has arrived in very quick time, every thing seems to be as sam said. i have one problem i cannot get the blade to fence square. on closer inspection the fence does not appear to be straight it looks like it has a slight kink in it and no matter how I try to adjust the fence I still have the same result, has any other swarts owner encounted this problem. any advice would be appreciated. thanks in anticipation.Deckell

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I had a similar issue and rang Sam. He led me through adjusting it over the phone. So try that. He is super helpful.


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Originally Posted by Midnight Man

As a question, is your cover made from a watertight material (e.g. PVC sheet)? If so, this may actually trap moisture underneath it and promote rust.

I tend to use cotton sheets as covers for machinery - this prevents stuff falling on the metal surface, which may act as a moisture attraction. Give any metal parts a shot with some Camellia oil (or similar, woodwork safe rust retardant) and cover with breathable cover.

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I should have explained that it is my dust extraction hood, made of mdf if you scroll up to post #141 you will see the picture of it there. I don’t cover it up with anything else. I will try to find some Camellia oil, where would I purchase it from?
It could well be that there has been saw dust on the slides that has caused the rust, I do cut green or near green timber from time to time and not turn the extraction on (naughty I know) or even dry timber would do it too. I guess it wouldn’t take much?
Cheers Cal

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Originally Posted by Cal

I will try to find some Camellia oil, where would I purchase it from?

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For this application, you don't actually need Camellia oil - any rust deterrent will do, as you won't have timber coming into contact with the deterrent there.

I just happen to like Camellia oil because it won't cause issues if you get some on timber if it's on (say) a table saw surface.

Available in a few places, probably the easiest is here: https://www.carbatec.com.au/handtool...l-240mm-bottle

Thank you, much appreciated :)

Thanks davevman I will do that best regards.Derrick (deckell)

Does anyone know if this saw has been discontinued?

I can't find one anywhere and swarts haven't responded to the question through their website contact form

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Originally Posted by bowman94

Does anyone know if this saw has been discontinued?

I can't find one anywhere and swarts haven't responded to the question through their website contact form

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Timbecon used to have them but don't know whether they still do. Check their web-site

They still have an eBay page but no saw on it at the moment, you could try sending a message via eBay.

I was looking at these about 18 months ago at their 7hills warehouse, was told they were discontinuing them as it took to much time to set them up for sale (needed a lot of adjusting) and they were going to discontinue woodworking tools and concentrate on metal working machines. I didn't go ahead and buy one.