my sister(about 120 mi away at the time -no internet connection) called me with a question about the new mitersaw they bought (930pm local time) There is a "u" section bracket (guard) that hangs below the blade . It is rubbing on the blade . I assume that is not the intended purpose of the guard. I went to the dewalt website to look at the exploded view of the saw. Turns out the part is called out as the "guard,rear" Looks to be made out of sheetmetal. I asked her if it looked like a sheet or cast metal part before I suggested that she bend the offending arm for a bit of clearence from the blade. She couldn't tell the difference. Anyone who has a saw know if it is indeed bendable? Thanks Pat
dewalt dw706 miter saw question
Apr 12, 2004
4 Replies
It must be bendable as it is bent. Easy to fix. You just take it back to the store and get another. Ed
On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 21:49:18 -0700, "patrick mitchel" brought forth from the murky depths:
If she can't tell the difference between cast and sheet metal, make sure she doesn't pry against the blade to bend the guard or she could bend/warp the blade.
Well, unless she -wants- a 3/4" wobble dado...
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That was the first thing I mentioned- take off the blade.... she's gonna get another one- they're driving the thing up to her from chula vista to victemvill socal... The guys at the store said not to use the thing (after she already had....(sigh) Pat
On Mon, 12 Apr 2004 09:00:48 -0700, "patrick mitchel" brought forth from the murky depths:
I hope she didn't use channel locks on top of a couple of the carbide teeth.
She lives in the REAL Fort Stinkin' Desert, does she? Condolences to the poor lass.
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