Inmes 300PL Issues- Suggestions for Replacement

[Ginko29]

I realize the Inmes 300PL is not a great saw for production use, but, it has served us well for a few years- Until now when we are unable to cut a tight miter even after adjusting everything possible on the saw. Probably needing new spindle bearings. Has anyone ever changed these bearings? We are trying to get along until we can purchase a replacement- which is my second question. For us, having independent control of each blade is helpful in minimizing waste. Am I correct that the Brevetti is the only saw that has independent action of each blade? Also, I notice it has horizontal clamps. Is horizontal/vertical clamping an either/or situation, or, can you have both?
Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions.

 

[JFeig]

Hi Ginko29
Getting to the spindle bearings is not a ideal project for a novice and might require some specialized tools such as a hydraulic or arbor press. I have replaced bearings and gears on machines; but, not on your style of machine. What will you do if it is not the bearings, but the sleeve housing that contacts the bearings(OD) or even the spindle(ID)?
Regarding your concept of saving a few pennies on independently cutting the ends of a mitered length of moulding, how much are you really saving? 1/4"? There was a reason for inventing double miter saws. It's called efficiency and accuracy.

 

[wpfay]

Welcome to the G.
The Brevetti has different dynamics being a sliding saw.
The cut off needs to be supported on the outfeed table so the top of the outside corner of the moulding doesn't chip.
That basically means you are losing 1/2"+/- on each pair of cuts.
Cutting the end unsupported is a crap-shoot often resulting in repeated cuts to get a clean cut.
The technique does work on saws that descend through the stock, but as Jerry points out, the savings are minimal.

 

[Ginko29]

Thank you for the information. Your comment on the Brevetti is quite helpful. As it turns out, replacing the spindle bearings on the Inmes is a straightforward job which in my case, solved the issue I was having. Replacing the belt and realigning the motor was more time consuming due to a very poor design. Agreed that under normal circumstances, the savings on 1” of moulding is minimal and not worth the effort.