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Wondering if anyone out there has ever converted a corded mitre saw to cordless?
I’m now kicking myself for not picking up the ryobi 18v x2 10” slider. After seeing pictures of an AEG model overseas I figured a ridgid version was in the pipeline…but I guess not. Now all that’s available are 7-1/4 models.
Starting construction on an off grid cabin and a cordless mitre would really come in handy, not to mention letting me also use a shop vac “dust collector” with it in my shed (electrical capacity issues).
I think I’ve found a suitable motor, and would be using my 40v ryobi batteries, my sticking point is the gears between the motor and arbor. Without ordering the entire motor/arbor assembly from ridgid, I’m wondering if cutting off and welding the motor side “gear” onto the new motor shaft would handle the torque? If I could find someone to weld it that is.
ideally I don’t want to modify the arbor side of the donor saw, to keep any chance of failure on the motor side so the blade can’t come off if something doesn’t work.
so…anyone else crazy enough to have tried this? I saw a video of a guy who converted one to gas, so it’s not impossible.
thanks