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JohnB · 02-24-2008, 03:02 AM

G'day all,
My Dewalt has seemed to have lost tension.
It has gradually been happening.
When you put a blade in, over time, the tensioning cam has slowly crept up the numbers to the point that when using a light blade, like a #3, it is right up to the 5 position. (As far as it will go.)

After taking it apart, everything seems to be tight and in the right place.

Has anybody any clues on how to rectify this?

I'd appreciate any input.

USMC1126 · 02-24-2008, 04:19 AM

I dont have the dewalt, but I know on my Hitachi I notice the same thing. With mine all that was happening was the blade was slowly slipping out of the lower blade chuck. Dont know if this helps but figured Id try lol.

King

lucky788scroller · 02-24-2008, 04:46 AM

I'd check on Rick H's site, I havent had any trouble like that. Dale

oops99 · 02-24-2008, 08:33 AM

Sorry Mate,

But it just seems like you are getting old!!!!

Forester21 · 02-24-2008, 02:29 PM

It's been mentioned on the site before, and there is a way to take apart your saw and adjust what needs to be adjusted. But I'm still at a 4 to 4 1/5 so haven't done so yet.....

Marsha · 02-24-2008, 02:43 PM

John, check out this link to a thread about the DW 788 tension. I had the same problem and this was the answer.
DW788 Woes
Perhaps this will work for you.
Marsha

02-24-2008, 03:02 AM	#1
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 4,859	Need a bit of a Hand. G'day all, My Dewalt has seemed to have lost tension. It has gradually been happening. When you put a blade in, over time, the tensioning cam has slowly crept up the numbers to the point that when using a light blade, like a #3, it is right up to the 5 position. (As far as it will go.) After taking it apart, everything seems to be tight and in the right place. Has anybody any clues on how to rectify this? I'd appreciate any input. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" I got holes in both of my shoes Well I'm a walking case of the blues Saw a dollar yesterday But the wind blew it away Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

02-24-2008, 08:33 AM	#4
oops99 Tom B. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 526	Sorry Mate, But it just seems like you are getting old!!!! __________________ oops99 KEEP THE PIECE Glue it back on, they'll never notice. DW788

02-24-2008, 02:29 PM	#5
Forester21 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,282	It's been mentioned on the site before, and there is a way to take apart your saw and adjust what needs to be adjusted. But I'm still at a 4 to 4 1/5 so haven't done so yet..... __________________ Theresa http://WoodNGoods.etsy.com http://woodngoods.blogspot.com

02-24-2008, 02:43 PM	#6
Marsha Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 1,225	John, check out this link to a thread about the DW 788 tension. I had the same problem and this was the answer. DW788 Woes Perhaps this will work for you. Marsha __________________ LIFE'S SHORT, USE IT WELL

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02-24-2008, 04:19 AM	#2
USMC1126 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montgomery, NY Posts: 126	I dont have the dewalt, but I know on my Hitachi I notice the same thing. With mine all that was happening was the blade was slowly slipping out of the lower blade chuck. Dont know if this helps but figured Id try lol. King

02-24-2008, 04:46 AM	#3
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	I'd check on Rick H's site, I havent had any trouble like that. Dale