Bevel will not move to 45 degree, stops at 42 like it's hitting something. I just got the saw and it's nothing obvious. Am I missing something?
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There are two adjustments bolts at the base of the tilt. Adjust the one on the left until you get a true 45 degree.
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Make sure the guard/guide on the left hand side is removed. Look underneath the saw to make sure no left over packing material is in the way. I have had no problems with mine and I use it 3-4 times a week.
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Hi James; I bought this as a gift for my husband. When I asked him he said you have to make the vertical adjustment even with the saw bow. Making the 3 screw holes even. I hope I explained this right.My husband enjoys his saw.
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Charlie - I am having the exact same problem with my brand new Makita UC3530A. Unfortunately, I found that many others were encountering similar problems with the saw not channeling the oil to the chain only after I had already purchased mine. I called Makita corporate customer service about the problem, and they suggested that I take it to a Makita service center. I am planning to take it to the Makita service center in Houston next week. The Makita rep at corporate HQ said that I evidently have a defective unit. I don't think so. I think this is a basic design defect with this saw because so many others are having a similar problem. I will see what the Makita service center folks have to say, and if I am not satisfied that this is a fixable problem I am going to return it to Amazon and buy something else. I regret that I might have to do so because the saw cut beautifully until I unknowingly dulled the chain to such an extent that it no longer cuts at all. The reason the blade dulled so quickly, of course, was that it was getting no oil to the chain, but I didn't realize that until the damage was already done. I hope this is of some help even though it certainly isn't a solution.
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It sounds like you need a blade adjustment. The cutting reel and stationary blade should be just short of making contact -see the manual for directions. Also there is a handle height adjustment.
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Not as equipped. I constructed an auxiliary fence that holds the stock at the 45 degrees. It is actually more of an additional table rather than a fence with a strip on the bottom to be placed in the miter slide groove and then I use two small machinist clamps to hold it in place. This saw is much more stable and with far less blade wobble than any other out there. Good luck. If I can be of further assistance just ask.
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I cut the ends at a 45 degree angle and they virtually disappear. I also find that if you are bending this in a arc (such as a wheel well edge) it will work better if you bend it in a shape similar to what you want and then let it sit that way overnight - if you don't give it a chance to rest and try to force it to bend the way you want it, it will eventually lose grip and you will have to replace it (a problem I'm now having)
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Probably not as it cuts bevels up to 50 or 55(left and right), and on miter cuts you get 50 to the left and 60 to the right . It is a beautiful saw with little tweaks that you can make to it to customize it to your touch! They have put a lot of thought into all the details that come with this saw and it shows from the very 1st cut you make.
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The blade cuts a board straight when the board is flat on the table surface. To cut at any angle you use the mitre gauge. Maximum cut across the face of the board is 45 degrees either right or left of the blade. If you plan on doing a lot of cutting of wide boards this table saw might be a problem. The mitre gauge is loose in the table slot. The fence guide must be adjusted to the slots in the table surface. This machine is for rough carpentry work. Be aware of this saws limitations and make your purchase accordingly.
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No, you've got the jig positioned wrong or the chain would move freely. You tighten the top screws just enough to let the chain move freely. My guess is you have the jig positioned wrong so that a cutter is hanging up on it-easy to do. Move the jig up a little on your bar and see if that doesn't free up the chain.
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Technically speaking, it will give you a 34/40/50/60° edge on a double-bevel blade (measured as the complete angle of both bevels), or a 17/20/25/30° edge on a single-bevel blade (or as measured from the medial plane [bisection] of the angle of a double-bevel blade). I really hope this makes sense - if I could only draw you a diagram here.
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Return it and get another... this should never be an issue. I just had an alignment issue on the one I ordered on Amazon. Had to RMA it.Also, make sure to never crimp when the wires aren't passed through the tool properly and straight, this will cause the blade to get bent or dull prematurely. ...I'm no longer ordering these on amazon, I haven't had good luck with quality from the ones received on here, now getting from approved platinum tools dealers and having much better luck.
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There must be a way to tighten it. My saw is working well still. It got knocked down by a large wind gust, and broke the table. Jet sent me replacement parts. It seamed like it lost cutting power. It turned out that I had the belt too loose. A little tightening, and everything works like new. Open the white cover that covers the blade pulley. That should let you see if their is some bolts to tighten down the guide assembly. My saw is in my classroom, and I am off for summer, or I would go look. Here is a schematic of the saw. Copy it and then magnify it so you can see the assembly. http://www.ereplacementparts.com/jet-jwbs10os-707200-10inch-band-saw-parts-c-32652_32684_155038.html There must be a way to tighten it. My saw is working well still. It got knocked down by a large wind gust, and broke the table. Jet sent me replacement parts. It seamed like it lost cutting power. It turned out that I had the belt too loose. A little tightening, and everything works like new. Open the white cover that covers the blade pulley. That should let you see if their is some bolts to tighten down the guide assembly. My saw is in my classroom, and I am off for summer, or I would go look. Here is a schematic of the saw. Copy it and then magnify it so you can see the assembly.... » Read More There must be a way to tighten it. My saw is working well still. It got knocked down by a large wind gust, and broke the table. Jet sent me replacement parts. It seamed like it lost cutting power. It turned out that I had the belt too loose. A little tightening, and everything works like new. Open the white cover that covers the blade pulley. That should let you see if their is some bolts to tighten down the guide assembly. My saw is in my classroom, and I am off for summer, or I would go look. Here is a schematic of the saw. Copy it and then magnify it so you can see the assembly. http://www.ereplacementparts.com/jet-jwbs10os-707200-10inch-band-saw-parts-c-32652_32684_155038.html « Show Less
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Aaron,The saw has a stop that limits how far the blade will go down and at a 45 degree the saw stops before it is fully through the bottom of the board. So, the answer is no.
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I'm assuming that you're lifting the long black lever located on the back side of the blade shroud (I've been teaching the basics of power tools to a few dads that never owned one before). If it seems soft to the touch when you move it to an upward vertical position to adjust the blade depth, but the shoe fails to move, the lever has either come loose and backed off of the nut that tightens the depth adjustment. or it has been rounded out during assembly from being over-tightened. Other than that, this is the best explanation I can give you based on my ownership and experience of this same model. And I've had mine for over 7 years. I'm assuming that you're lifting the long black lever located on the back side of the blade shroud (I've been teaching the basics of power tools to a few dads that never owned one before). If it seems soft to the touch when you move it to an upward vertical position to adjust the blade depth, but the shoe fails to move, the lever has either come loose and backed off of the nut that tightens the depth adjustment. or it has been rounded out during assembly from being over-tightened. Other than that, this is the best explanation I can give you based on my ownership and experience of this same... » Read More I'm assuming that you're lifting the long black lever located on the back side of the blade shroud (I've been teaching the basics of power tools to a few dads that never owned one before). If it seems soft to the touch when you move it to an upward vertical position to adjust the blade depth, but the shoe fails to move, the lever has either come loose and backed off of the nut that tightens the depth adjustment. or it has been rounded out during assembly from being over-tightened. Other than that, this is the best explanation I can give you based on my ownership and experience of this same model. And I've had mine for over 7 years. « Show Less
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Bob's answer is the first line of defense. I've also experienced that with the blade height adjustment, especially if you rip a lot of mdf. If it's that way out of the box, I'd ask "Is it sticky when the fence is removed?" If not, I'd adjust the back setscrew on the fence rails as one rail is probably fighting the other. Mine is as smooth as glass, so it's not systemic.
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The bevel and miter stops are pretty dead on with absolutely no play. I've only had the saw a couple months but can't see it wearing down at all. It has a pretty solid construction.
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I think its just the way its made, try working it untill it works. Or maybe put it in a vice grip, then another, and twist. For mine I just hit it against a peice of wood a couple times lol but don't break it.