Dropped mine off the roof and snapped off the rear mount. Anybody got an otherwise broken one around?
Forrest
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Actuall, I've got the Bosch version.
Hey, What happens if you give a computer nerd a skilsaw and send him up on the roof...??? (clue: HEAD'S UP!!)
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Actually, some weeks ago, I did order lots of lttle repair bits from ToolParts - that baseplate was one of them.
I didn't try to have the plate TIG-welded back together - I think it's magnesium?
Forrest
Go ahead and weld magnesium, just be sure to take a video of it.Steve
Jumpin Jack Flash!
Can't you MIG it back on?
I have one that's older than dirt you can have...
the whole saw that is....
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