Qualter and Smith hacksaw

I work as a volunteer on the East Lancashire Railway in the Signal Engineering Department.

One of the machines in our workshop is a Qualter and Smith power hacksaw with approximately a 6in capacity.

Unfortunately it is in definite need of some attention, but not having a workshop manual, I am concerned to start to dismantle the hydraulics without knowing quite what I should be checking.

Has anyone got a copy of the workshop manual that they could copy for me; that I could copy or that I could purchase?

Richard

I cant find a single entry on them

Graces hasn't got anything either

A picture may reveal that it's another type badged under a pseudonym

Lathes.co.uk has some info

Qualters and Smith Early 6" and 8" Hacksaw Manual

Edited By Ady1 on 03/04/2016 12:10:27

Richard there's a section on the lathes.co.uk (where else!!) on Qualter and Smith band and power hacksaws. Tony also states that parts lists and handbooks are available, so might be worth an e-mail or phone call.

Many thanks, Keith. I should have thought of looking there first.

Successfully ordered the manual, parts list and electrical details, not cheap but it will be worth it to get this machine back in running order.

Richard

Richard,if you dont mind could you please tell me how much oil to use in the hydrolic lifter

Many thanks

Kevin

Once I receive the manual - and if I remember - I'll let you know.

Richard

hello richard,did you get your manual?does it state the amount of oil in the pump.

cheers kevin

Hi Kevin,

Sorry I forgot to reply to your question.

We bought the manual and all it says (if I remember correctly) is to raise the arm to the maximum and have the blade as far back towards the machine as possible before filling the cylinder.

I have to say that we haven't fully filled the cylinder, and the machine works perfectly. If we have a problem it is that in a workshop with a range of abilities, it is essential to ensure that the oil can containing the 80W-90W EP oil is not used as general machine oil!

Richard

thanks for that richard