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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Judy Hunter on October 24, 2010, 10:38:02 am

Title: squaring the blade?
Post by: Judy Hunter on October 24, 2010, 10:38:02 am

My blade is square side to side but off just a bit front to back on my DeWalt 788.  Any suggestion?

Title: Re: squaring the blade?
Post by: bhenr99 on October 24, 2010, 10:48:44 am

Back to front will not be straight as most saws the blade doesn't travel up and down in a perfect line. The blade moves on somewhat of an arc. Most important is side to side. On very few saws can you adjust front to back movement.

Bob

Title: Re: squaring the blade?
Post by: Dan on October 24, 2010, 10:50:11 am

I believe thats by design. Don't think its correctable or needs to be.

Dan

Title: Re: squaring the blade?
Post by: Judy Hunter on October 24, 2010, 12:12:55 pm

Well, it's because I use spiral blade. so when I cut sideways it is off but the only time I notice it, is when I am cutting a thick piece as in the stand up puzzles.

Title: Re: squaring the blade?
Post by: dgman on October 24, 2010, 01:22:24 pm

Hey Judy, There really is no adjustment for this. The only suggestion I have, and I know you don't want to hear this, but, try a flat blade!

Title: Re: squaring the blade?
Post by: Judy Hunter on October 24, 2010, 02:43:34 pm

OK, as soon as this show is over I will order some. Doesn't Mike have a sample pack?  I admit I had some once but never tried them and passed them on.

Title: Re: squaring the blade?
Post by: UHMNL on October 24, 2010, 05:59:22 pm

Yes, Juidy.
I do have it.
FD Mike

Title: Re: squaring the blade?
Post by: jimbo on October 24, 2010, 10:04:26 pm

Thanks Judy they work fine
Jimbo

Title: Re: squaring the blade?
Post by: boxmaker on October 24, 2010, 10:15:46 pm

Hey Judy, Mike sells a puzzle blade, I have never used it. It is a flat blade, but it might help your dilemma.

                                                         Mark

                                                   

Title: Re: squaring the blade?
Post by: jimbo on October 25, 2010, 02:29:56 am

Puzzle blades are great they cut 1'' fine
Jimbo