jck6961

da'no if I'd use it, try me.

The only thing I see glaringly wrong is the stock between the blade and the fence is not supported. A sure fire formula for a kick back. I don't have a problem with his starting of the saw that way but would suggest a few options. Move the belt to the side and take a 6' piece of 3/8" vinyl hose and 1/2 loop it around the pulley, holding both ends give a quick pull on one end and the motor will start easily. In the absence of the hose use a piece of rope but it tend to slide under load. Then insert the board under the running motor and hang the bucket from the board by the bail, don't set it on top. Then the iffy part. Placing the belt back on the spinning pulley. I suppose the pliers will work OK. Hey, If all you want to do is see if the saw is worth putting anymore money into it why not.