Anna Shann Posted December 30, 2022 Share #1 Posted December 30, 2022 I have a preac saw which was given to me. Have no clue how to use it. I been looking for a manual with no luck. Can u help? Thank u Anna Shann bruce d and Keith Black 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDDET Posted December 30, 2022 Share #2 Posted December 30, 2022 Have you tried YouTube for instructional videos? mtaylor 1 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Black Posted December 30, 2022 Share #3 Posted December 30, 2022 Anna, welcome to MSW. Please see the following, hopefully it helps. Quote Current Builds: Wood Hull Screw Frigate USS Tennessee Decorative Carrack Warship Restoration, the Amelia Completed: Early Swift 1805 Model Restoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted December 30, 2022 Share #4 Posted December 30, 2022 It is a table saw. It works the same way as an 8" or 10" saw. For functional use and safety skills, an instruction manual for table saws in general is pretty important to read. In general, with the smaller modeler's scale saws, the damage that it can do to human parts going where they should not is less, but you still do not want it. As for the saw itself, I do not know if the company itself is in business. Even if you can get an illustrated parts list (IPL) it may not be of value if there is no manufacturer to supply them by a parts number. I would guess that any parts subject to wear can be had from tool parts vendors. Keith Black and mtaylor 2 Quote NRG member 50 years Current: NMS HMS Ajax 1767 - 74-gun 3rd rate - 1:192 POF exploration - works but too intense -no margin for error HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - POF Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - POF Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - POF framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - POF timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - POF timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 packet hull USN ship - POF timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - POF framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDDET Posted December 31, 2022 Share #5 Posted December 31, 2022 Google Table Saw books for beginners. Lots to choose from. Many with good reviews. mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted December 31, 2022 Share #6 Posted December 31, 2022 There wasn't a user manual when Preac was in business. If I remember correctly there was a single sheet of information. I agree that a book on table saw use is good regardless of the size saw you have. The Preac saw motor is under powered for hard use. There is a motor upgrade available for $100 that provides every thing one needs to upgrade to the bigger motor. I purchased it and it is good quality and overcomes the power issue. However nothing can fix the maximum cut of 1/4 inch. It has it's uses and I will never part with my Preac even though I have two Byrnes saws. Keith Black, mtaylor and Chuck Seiler 3 Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.