Old style jigsaw.. who uses it?

[SDSSmith]

I have the same broken nylon coupling that connects the crankshaft to the drive rod. I have not been able to fine the part or even identify the part number. I have not been able to find the manual or parts list for this Jig Saw. I use the Jig Saw and have found it to be quite useful. Have you had any luck locating the Nylon coupling?Shopsmith probably does not have these anymore, though I would try to be sure. Bill Mayo monitors the forum and usually pipes in if he has something to sell. Another source would be Simon Eng, ebay seller id simon*e. Last suggestion would be David Ruggles, ebay seller id ssmithparts. Keep your eye on the bay as one complete saw sold for $40 and craigslist is always a possibility.

[billmayo]

I have the same broken nylon coupling that connects the crankshaft to the drive rod. I have not been able to fine the part or even identify the part number. I have not been able to find the manual or parts list for this Jig Saw. I use the Jig Saw and have found it to be quite useful. Have you had any luck locating the Nylon coupling?

I had the jig saw couplin machined from UHMW material and is available. I stock almost all the jig saw parts including seals and the bearing. I have 3 oz bottles of non-detergent oil available. I have the latest Shopsmith jig saw parts list with many still valid and available part numbers listed. Contact me off-line (bill@billstoolz.com) for more information.

[robinson46176]

In a loose way I kind of look at one of those "jig saws" as a "sometimes", "sort of" band saw. :)
If you have it sitting there with a heavy blade in it you can use it to make cuts like those short cuts to remove the small pieces at the sides of the tenons (I didn't say that very well).
If you don't have a bandsaw you can make a number of cuts at a right angle to the surface that would not work well on a table saw.

[JPG40504]

In a loose way I kind of look at one of those "jig saws" as a "sometimes", "sort of" band saw. :)
If you have it sitting there with a heavy blade in it you can use it to make cuts like those short cuts to remove the small pieces at the sides of the tenons (I didn't say that very well).
If you don't have a bandsaw you can make a number of cuts at a right angle to the surface that would not work well on a table saw.

Not to mention the extra 7+ inches of throat depth!

[holsgo]

Just got a jigsaw. Was in pretty good shape. Just a bit of waxing to help things run smoother. I didn't know it took a 1/2 coupler which I stole off the jointer. Now I need another one.

[wolfman1968]

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. My wonderful wife of 38 years is improving a little every day. :)

I just opened my Magna Jigsaw, it has a few pieces that cannot be repaired. I found a parts list and it is some were on my computer. Windows Vista is hiding a lot of stuff I have downloaded. 1 piece I need is the nylon piece that connects the crankshaft to jig. Any Ideas. I could make a piece but way too time consuming. This Forum has really been a help to me. I have been told no parts are available????
I did find a parts list with pictures, The 3 parts I am needing are 1. 612300 Yoke Bracket assembly. 2. A 3239 Backup. Lower 3. C3234 Table Insert. I have the original Shopsmith manuals & parts list. I have the capabilities of making pdf files for those who might need one.
i would really like to get a copy of that manual and parts list for the jig saw if you have it available

[dusty]

i would really like to get a copy of that manual and parts list for the jig saw if you have it available

I believe that that manual has been posted here on the forum. Have you done a search to see if it is there?

[rpd]

The thread below has a link a PDF manual and to a YouTube video of someone who made their own replacement yoke.

http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthread.htm?t=8859&highlight=jigsaw+repair