Black Forge Tools ??

[Rick Hughes]

I have a hand operated Mitre saw, although I have sliding bevel power saw, the hand operated unit is still useful for coving, cornice & plinths.

This model is a "Black Forge Deep Cut Precision Mitre Saw" ... bought form B&Q some years ago. But looks identical to this:

is the type which is almost a hacksaw frame attached to a metal adjustable angle bed .. the blades being deep but thin, so very neat mitres are possible.

The blade is tensioned by turning a wing nut which 'pulls' a stud through the handle casting .. other end of stud has a cross pin to the blade.

Today found that wingnut and stud threads are worn, and I can no longer tension blade ...

So need to get a spare ... but can't find "Black Forge" on Google .... anybody have contact details ? Original box & manual give no address.

[George]

Erm! this the type of tool that gets slung in the bin when the brittle metal shatters ie the blade drop supports.

No spares are available other than a new blade.

Re-thread the wingnut and find a suitable nut to boot. ;0)