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kingbrat · 06-21-2009, 12:52 AM

Thats a good idea I hope this solves the problem .

lucky788scroller · 06-22-2009, 03:25 AM

I hope so to. You didnt mention (unless I missed it) what thickness you are cutting, and what size, style of blade you are using.That to matters.

core-eagle · 06-22-2009, 03:54 AM

I've had my clamp break and then later strip out. Stole it off the twin and replaced them when the new ones arrived. I have ordered more.......just in case.

TimB

kingbrat · 06-22-2009, 08:20 PM

I am cutting 1/4 bb I think becuase the upper blade clamp was not tighten down by the to screws that hold it in place I took them both out and the threds on the ends were striped.

lucky788scroller · 06-23-2009, 03:48 AM

Hmmmm, I have never heard of anyone having issues with those two screws.I dont think those two screws are to be cranked down real tight, because when the saw is running, it has to have enough freeplay there for the saw to function, which is why its assembled with lock nuts. Let us know if replacing those two screws made the difference.

06-22-2009, 03:25 AM	#12
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	I hope so to. You didnt mention (unless I missed it) what thickness you are cutting, and what size, style of blade you are using.That to matters. __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

06-22-2009, 03:54 AM	#13
core-eagle Hardwood Artist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 209	I've had my clamp break and then later strip out. Stole it off the twin and replaced them when the new ones arrived. I have ordered more.......just in case. TimB __________________ "All it Takes For the Forces of EVIL to Rule Is For Enough GOOD People To DO NOTHING!" Saws: Dewalt 788 'Twins', Makita SJ401 (Retired), Grizzly G1012 18" Bandsaw

06-23-2009, 03:48 AM	#15
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	Hmmmm, I have never heard of anyone having issues with those two screws.I dont think those two screws are to be cranked down real tight, because when the saw is running, it has to have enough freeplay there for the saw to function, which is why its assembled with lock nuts. Let us know if replacing those two screws made the difference. __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

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06-21-2009, 12:52 AM	#11
kingbrat Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 340	Thats a good idea I hope this solves the problem .

06-22-2009, 08:20 PM	#14
kingbrat Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 340	I am cutting 1/4 bb I think becuase the upper blade clamp was not tighten down by the to screws that hold it in place I took them both out and the threds on the ends were striped.