Mitre saw damage

[evdamadiynot]

Through my own carelessness I had a kickback and the fence is now bent backwards by 2-3mm which is a disaster for accuracy.

The motor and gearbox survived unscathed and despite being the thicker end of 20 years old its a solid bit of kit,with wear adjusters included in the design.
Id like to try and repair it.
The fence is a one piece casting secured at each end.
My plan is to scribe the bed to allow accurate refitting then remove it and carefully persuade the casting back true without it snapping.
If it did snap what could be used as a replacement?
Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

 

[jj4091]

Is it a sealey saw https://www.sealey.co.uk/spare-parts

 

[evdamadiynot]

No its an early evolution but thanks for the idea

 

[mrrusty]

As it's a one piece casting, I would be inclined to gently try and re-align it. It has two chances....I had this on my bosch, and was able to buy a new 1/2 fence.....

 

[evdamadiynot]

Thanks-I suppose heating up the casting wont help?
I cant seem to find a replacement on the evolution spares facility -looks like its too prehistoric.

 

[mrrusty]

If it's going to snap, it'll be in the middle. I see the ends have slotted mounts. If it snaps I think I would be cutting it back and making a new centre section and drilling and tapping to secure it to each side

 

[evdamadiynot]

Wish me luck........