Mini Hand Powered Table Saw - Direct Drive Version
"A fun and inconvenient way to cut a slice of bread in half that only takes 10 times longer than using a regular knife."
Check out the video to see it in action. https://youtu.be/jo2JSW73ru8
This is the Direct Drive version of my Mini Hand Powered Table Saw. It is operated by rotating the crank towards yourself to cause the blade to turn in the same direction.
I printed everything without supports except the Crank assembly and the Top. My Monoprice Select Mini printer was even able to print the Table Bottom without supports, though just barely. Some of the layers began curling under before it was able to bridge the gap and close the tops of the largest openings.
The half circle opening in the Crank is the hardest to clean out. I eventually added a drop of glue to keep it on the Crank shaft otherwise it would fall off after rigorous cranking.
When attempting to cut something, the Table should be held in place with a small clamp or a second pair of helpful hands.
Printer:
Monoprice Select Mini
Rafts:
No
Supports:
No
Resolution:
0.2mm
Infill:
10%
Notes:
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (See Exploded View Picture)
Parts may need some clean up for the pieces to fit together.
Add the Handle over the thin part of the Crank. This should fit tightly enough not to come off but loose enough that you can turn it in place.
Slide the Blade onto the Blade Shaft and then angle the left end of the shaft down through the Table Bottom putting the end through the small hole on the left. Once it is in you can slide the right end of the shaft through the hole on the right. Add a Washer to the left end of the shaft and the Crank to the right end of the shaft. The Washer should fit very snugly.
Add the Table Top. If needed, the Blade be adjusted along the shaft.
And you are ready to go!
