bigcreekdad Posted April 9, 2020 Share #1 Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) WAs intending to do a little heavier cutting and I installed the original blade. However it seems to be biting one side of the cover. When using slitting blades I also noticed the blade was very close to the cover on the right side (looking at it). Any thoughts? SEE THE PIC ATTACHED TO SEE WHAT I MEANT ABOUT BLASE BEING SO CLOSE TO SIDE> THIS IS A SLITTING BLADE.MY CARBON BLADE THAT CAME WITH THE SAW RIBS RIGHT AGAINST IT. Edited April 17, 2020 by bigcreekdad add pic Archi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 10, 2020 Share #2 Posted April 10, 2020 Without seeing the issue, it sounds like something is out adjustment. You can PM Jim here at MSW. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle17 Posted April 13, 2020 Share #3 Posted April 13, 2020 (edited) When "cover" is referenced I have assumed you mean the table insert for the saw blade. If so I would suggest the following from my careless experience. I installed a new blade which had an existing table insert that matched the prior blade kerf. I turned on the saw and it was slightly hitting the side of the insert. I stopped and opened the saw up and to my dismay the saw blade was not sitting flush on the mandrel. The act of reinstalling it correctly did not fix the problem as the blade had slightly distorted. That new blade was rendered useless. Joe Edited April 13, 2020 by Thistle17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 13, 2020 Share #4 Posted April 13, 2020 I've found the best way is to make my own inserts. A piece of wood cut to match the opening and fitted. The blade is put on and retracted completely. The new insert is installed and the saw turned on. Then just raise the blade through the wood. If needed, holes can be drilled through the wood to allow dust to sucked by the vacuum. Jorge Hedges, Matrim and Wacom 3 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired guy Posted June 6, 2020 Share #5 Posted June 6, 2020 Check to see if you have put the spacers which go either side of blade the right way Regards Richard mtaylor 1 Quote Current build: Bluenose by Retired guy - Model Shipways - scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 7, 2020 Share #6 Posted June 7, 2020 Richard popped my memory on this also..... when you put the blade on spacer, make darn sure that it doesn't slide off the spacer while tightening the screw or nut (not sure what Byrnes uses). If that happens, the blade will probably wobble and also seem to go up and down when spinning along with lots of vibration. Been there, done that, and always double check that didn't do it again. Retired guy, Justin P. and druxey 3 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired guy Posted June 7, 2020 Share #7 Posted June 7, 2020 Did it too have had my saw since 2004 brilliant machine, now just ordered the sliding table 😁 Regards Richard Justin P. and mtaylor 2 Quote Current build: Bluenose by Retired guy - Model Shipways - scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted June 7, 2020 Share #8 Posted June 7, 2020 And a reminder to unplug the machine before tinkering with anything, please! mtaylor, Retired guy, Matrim and 1 other 4 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin P. Posted June 7, 2020 Share #9 Posted June 7, 2020 17 hours ago, mtaylor said: Richard popped my memory on this also..... when you put the blade on spacer, make darn sure that it doesn't slide off the spacer while tightening the screw or nut (not sure what Byrnes uses). If that happens, the blade will probably wobble and also seem to go up and down when spinning along with lots of vibration. Been there, done that, and always double check that didn't do it again. Yep. Me too. Retired guy and mtaylor 2 Quote Current: US Brig SYREN - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 Completed: HMS TRITON - Cross Section - Scale 1:48 / Gallery Secret Vessel MOREL - Master Korabel - Scale 1:36 / Gallery 18th Century Armed Longboat - Model Shipways - Scale 1:24 / Gallery HMS BOUNTY Launch - Model Shipways - Scale 1:16 / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin P. Posted June 7, 2020 Share #10 Posted June 7, 2020 I bought inserts supplied by Jim and have cut each for use with specific blades. Well worth it, and according to Model Machines, no damage the blade during this process (to my surprise). After the initial cut I run some sandpaper through the slot as advised and it came out great, with no contact between the blade and the insert. mtaylor, Ryland Craze, Archi and 4 others 7 Quote Current: US Brig SYREN - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 Completed: HMS TRITON - Cross Section - Scale 1:48 / Gallery Secret Vessel MOREL - Master Korabel - Scale 1:36 / Gallery 18th Century Armed Longboat - Model Shipways - Scale 1:24 / Gallery HMS BOUNTY Launch - Model Shipways - Scale 1:16 / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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