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[bgast1]

Now I am considering a new 10" saw. I don't know how to fix the feed on my Star Diamond 10" saw. But would be willing learn if someone mechanical could walk me through it. I think that the problem is worn out (I don't know the right word) cams that ride on screw. The lever won't take any tension anymore.

Anyway the 2 saws that I am considering is the Covington 10" trim saw with the power feed or the Barraca Diamond 10".

I am also still considering a larger slab saw but don't want to go too large as I doubt that I will be slabbing anything really large but I do get stuff that the 10" can't handle. When I do, I just break it up so the 10" can handle it.

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Hi Bob

Dont give up on your saw yet. If you post your problem in the fix it area I am sure you will get plenty of help fixing it.

Bless
Shawn

[peruano]

I agree with Shawn. If its the split nut or its equivalent, it probably can be replaced or otherwise modified to work.
If I had to choose between Covington and Barranca/ Diamond Pacific , without further details, I'd go Barranca.  I know the clutch and drive system on Covington's 14" saw is a bit flakey - it works but it takes TLC and adjustment.  Good luck with resurrecting the old one. 

[catmandewe]

I have had both Covington and BD 10" saws and I like the BD saw way better.

Tony

[Grayco]

Now I am considering a new 10" saw. I don't know how to fix the feed on my Star Diamond 10" saw. But would be willing learn if someone mechanical could walk me through it. I think that the problem is worn out (I don't know the right word) cams that ride on screw. The lever won't take any tension anymore.

Anyway the 2 saws that I am considering is the Covington 10" trim saw with the power feed or the Barraca Diamond 10".

I am also still considering a larger slab saw but don't want to go too large as I doubt that I will be slabbing anything really large but I do get stuff that the 10" can't handle. When I do, I just break it up so the 10" can handle it.

What part of the world do you live in?  If you're anywhere near me, I could look at your saw.  I'm in southern Washington, just across the Columbia River from Portland Oregon.

[kenny]

I own a beacon star and have had the same problem in the past you can get the feed pawl (half nut equivalent)
from Bd they have taken over the product and did have spare parts. I cant do it right now but latter today I'll try tp get pics of mine to see if it is the same.