Haven't been keeping up with this thread, but wonder if it is something else taking the saw out of square?
Don't own a folding type table saw, but did have a lesser quality "circular saw with table rig". The bearings in the saw were worn to the point that no matter what I did to adjust it, it still cut out of square. There are bearings in a table saw of course. Some are on a motor, arbor assembly and others have bearings on the seperate arbor assembly. If those bearings are worn, it would allow some play. I guess it depends on how the assembly is put together and how old the saw is or how much hard use it has had. Let us know what you find out. Max in SC -------------- Original message from "Michael Baldwin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: -------------- The fence is square with the miter slots. It is the blade, well that whole unit that keeps coming out of square. i square it up, tighten the bolts as tight as I can get them, and I am a fairly good sized person, and after a few cuts, it isn't square anymore. It is one of those fold up type contractor saws, Ridget brand. I am thinking I might have to take it apart and clean it very well. While typing this, the thought came to me that some saw dust might have landed some where I do not want it, keeping things from being as tight as I thought they were. Michael ---------------------------------------------------------- ---- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 5:00 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lathe Mike, When you get the new saw if you still aren't happy with the squaring problem, think hard about upgrading the fence. There are a few very good quality fences on the market and that can make you fall in love with your saw again. ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael Baldwin To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:30 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] lathe Thanks for all the great advice with the lathe. Dale, I better hope my wife doesn't see your advice, she might go for it. Only lived here about three years,and the garage is already so full we can't park the van in it. Of course, I haven't told her that my grandma has decided to give me the lathe yet either. I am also getting a table saw, not sure what I will do with two, but mine is pissing me off, can't seem to keep it squared up, and a lot of different clamps, other wood working tools etc. When I get it all, i will have to take inventory of it and let you know what I got. Michael [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
