why won't it clamp 4'x8' plwood panels? The jaw never locks and slides around.
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I really don't know what to tell you. Make sure the end lever is in the up position, pull the left slider back, the forward against the wood edge, and then push the right lever down. That's what I do and it has worked every time. Duncd
333403
I found that you have to have the slide tight up agents the wood or it won't clamp. I know what you mean. The slide leave marks on the rod and makes it hard sometimes to get it to clamp. The rod should be a harder metal.
1374214
Sorry I can't help you as I could not get it to work... so sent it back and went and bought the old fashions one.. block of wood hammer, grommets, and the metal piece to use.. Get it at JoAnn's... works great....
301305
I think you don't have enough tension on the locks. Turn them to make the locking mechanism too tight to lock....then back off until they do lock.Give it a try.
2185249
My opinion is that the grip of the unit is too light. About anything I pushed in the 'clamp' would come loose upon lateral movement with the necessary force needed to "get the job done". Of course you could try for less than $10, you may develop some techniques to assist it. Perhaps a tie string of sorts. It's a thoughtful and simple design which needs refinement. Good luck on your upcoming surgery.
1399161
Make sure the staples are the right way ( so the point would go through) and then make sure the back part that slides in clicks. If that doesn't work then maybe yours is defective. That happens.
1179153
know it won't,oral-b slides on and tiolrtry toothbrush slides on then you have ta turn it to lock it in place,hope this helps
148828
We have the same problem. I have tried and tried to tighten the gate multiple times. All 4 sides are as tight as they will turn and still the gate does not latch. If you absolutely cAnt get it to work, I would return it. My husband threw away the box and so we couldn't.
929426
Make sure you are releasing the clamp before trying to adjust the height. You cannot adjust the height while the motor is clamped, unfortunately.
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I like amend my previous answer. The jig cannot clamp two inches thick because the clamp needs about quarter of an inch play for the clamp to work.
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I cut openings for plugins through paneling, I also ran a new wire from the breaker box. I encountered stud braces (2x4) unexpectedly and was able to notch out for the wire to pass through the 2x4 brace. I took my time and applied steady light pressure. I really like this tool and use it a lot. You should be able to cut plywood, with patience. Ripping for any distance would not work, but making small cuts should go well.
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No expertise here... I'm a woodworker. But I find the saw tight, sufficiently powered for the small blade and easy to use. My guess is that you may want to build a jig for exact positioning. Hope this is of some helpDLH
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When locked together the clamps is 4 inches long. I would assume 4 inches is the minimum this piece could clamp.
1682310
On my unit the 3 screws that hold the blade will not release. I have tried both directions...thinking they may be reverse thread...still no movement.Tried some penetrant...no luck.Any thoughts
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I bought 6" clamps, but the opening in the center of the clamp is not large enough to allow the jaws to close on the backdrop. I'm going to have to look for others that are a bit longer and have a larger center opening. I have not started looking yet, just using redneck engineering to stretch the fabric for now.
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Well it is supposed to be tight, but good luck trying to tighten it. If you just got this saw I would return it. I am a shop teacher and bought two of these for my middle school class. I have never seen a more terribly built saw. I returned both for partial credit.
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I made a simple 3/4" plywood base for my saw and put a 2x6x10 block underneath it in the middle of the saw screwed to the plywood. Put some 2x2 runners on each outer end of the plywood (so you can have it sit flat). When I use my saw I just put the 2x6x10 block in between the clamps and lock it in place. Good firm placement and use it all day. I suggest getting the Rockwell adjustable tripod stand to support long pieces.
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I have sometimes problems with that too, that locking mechanism is a weak point of the saw.lubrication does not really do the trick and it attracts dirt, I more than once gave the latch a little love tap with a hammer to loosen it up.