Table top problem - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Jimpask · 02-24-2005, 10:42 PM

Just curious, do others find that they cut into the table top on their saw when working a project? I have the RBI Hawk 220 and feel I have the blade tension tight enough but the hole in the table top has gotten a slice in the back of the hole behind the blade from the blade somewhat bowing into the back when cutting...this "notch" seems to be perhaps 1/64th " again caused from the back of the blade hitting the backside of the hole.

Is this normal? Do other have this same kind of problem?

Thanks for your help

CanadianScroller · 02-24-2005, 11:26 PM

I have a Delta saw with round inserts for the table. I cut lots of blank ones from thin ply. I do find that as I do lots of production work the blade will stretch. I dont seem to break too many blades but I do wear the teeth down.

This usually happens when I am stack cutting plywood. If I am using the plastic inserts from Delta, I can smell the plastic burning.....or is that the dust on my brain. Anyway, take it slower and easier and the problem will go away.
As for cutting into a metal table. Not sure how to fix that one.

02-25-2005, 03:30 AM

I've had a hawk 220 for about 5 years and have not had that problem with it. It's my third saw, the first two were from other manufacturers and I did have the problem, but it was really not the saw, I was just trying to go too fast. Once I learned to slow down (really tought to do), the problem magically disappeared. Try a more agressive blade, it will let you go faster, hopefully fast enough. Or, you could try a bit more tension, the hawk blade holders seem to allow more tension than the other saws I had.

DaddyCakes · 02-26-2005, 01:33 PM

Hi

I have just purchased an

15 year old Hawk 220. It didn't have the notch in the rear of the table that you speak of. However, after I cut on it a few days............ it appeared. So, ....... I too think it's from trying to work too fast. I have little time these days to spend on my hobby and I expect to be able to get a lot more done in the time I have. So I "rush".

Just got some FD blades from Mike. I'm hoping that they will cut "faster" and help me relax.

DaddyCakes

02-24-2005, 10:42 PM	#1
Jimpask Jim Paskett Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rosemount MN. Posts: 29	Table top problem Just curious, do others find that they cut into the table top on their saw when working a project? I have the RBI Hawk 220 and feel I have the blade tension tight enough but the hole in the table top has gotten a slice in the back of the hole behind the blade from the blade somewhat bowing into the back when cutting...this "notch" seems to be perhaps 1/64th " again caused from the back of the blade hitting the backside of the hole. Is this normal? Do other have this same kind of problem? Thanks for your help

02-24-2005, 11:26 PM	#2
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,937 Blog Entries: 12	Blade stretch I have a Delta saw with round inserts for the table. I cut lots of blank ones from thin ply. I do find that as I do lots of production work the blade will stretch. I dont seem to break too many blades but I do wear the teeth down. This usually happens when I am stack cutting plywood. If I am using the plastic inserts from Delta, I can smell the plastic burning.....or is that the dust on my brain. Anyway, take it slower and easier and the problem will go away. As for cutting into a metal table. Not sure how to fix that one. __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

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02-25-2005, 03:30 AM	#3
Plain_Ol_Ed Guest Posts: n/a	I've had a hawk 220 for about 5 years and have not had that problem with it. It's my third saw, the first two were from other manufacturers and I did have the problem, but it was really not the saw, I was just trying to go too fast. Once I learned to slow down (really tought to do), the problem magically disappeared. Try a more agressive blade, it will let you go faster, hopefully fast enough. Or, you could try a bit more tension, the hawk blade holders seem to allow more tension than the other saws I had.

02-26-2005, 01:33 PM	#4
DaddyCakes Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New England GO PATS! Posts: 24	Hi I have just purchased an 15 year old Hawk 220. It didn't have the notch in the rear of the table that you speak of. However, after I cut on it a few days............ it appeared. So, ....... I too think it's from trying to work too fast. I have little time these days to spend on my hobby and I expect to be able to get a lot more done in the time I have. So I "rush". Just got some FD blades from Mike. I'm hoping that they will cut "faster" and help me relax. DaddyCakes