Lynn Reid
05-13-2010, 5:08 PM
Hi...I just cant seem to gets miters looking good irrespective of how I cut them. Flat on the table, upright on the table, using jigs...etc. My saw is perfectly aligned...but I suspect something is going on when the saw is under load. I have a Delta Contractors saw. I clean the blades...I use Forrest WW2 10". I like padauk but it is the worst to chip out, etc. I also use an Incra 1000SE when I use a jig. There is ALWAYS something wrong. Chip out, the miters aren't tight...etc.
I was wondering if any of you would enlighten me as to how you cut your miters? The only thing I can figure is that the bearings may be bad although they pass the test...or they come back within .001-.002 after being pushed to one side. Could something be happening under load? I also have trouble determining when my blade needs sharpening. My WW2 is less than a year old and isn't used hard every day...but I have cut a lot of MDF with it. I have measured the run out at the arbor...but cant measure the face of the arbor because the threads run all the way in.
I don't know if it's me or the saw...but now that I'm retired I want to get serious with making boxes. I'm about ready to pull my hair out...whats left! I would seriously appreciate any advice any of you could afford me. I want to do this right! I am including a picture of one of my boxes...it looks better than in person! Thanks...Lynn
I was wondering if any of you would enlighten me as to how you cut your miters? The only thing I can figure is that the bearings may be bad although they pass the test...or they come back within .001-.002 after being pushed to one side. Could something be happening under load? I also have trouble determining when my blade needs sharpening. My WW2 is less than a year old and isn't used hard every day...but I have cut a lot of MDF with it. I have measured the run out at the arbor...but cant measure the face of the arbor because the threads run all the way in.
I don't know if it's me or the saw...but now that I'm retired I want to get serious with making boxes. I'm about ready to pull my hair out...whats left! I would seriously appreciate any advice any of you could afford me. I want to do this right! I am including a picture of one of my boxes...it looks better than in person! Thanks...Lynn