Brian Runau
04-28-2022, 7:33 AM
OK. Reminder, the fence was moving off square when I tightened the tilt mechanism, it was also moving off square when I turned it on and off. I finally removed the fence and took it to a local shop that could grind it for me. In removing the fence one of the nuts holding the fence to the travel mechanism was loose. Wonder if this was what was causing the play? The shop said the fence was .015 out of flat. I think it's been like this from the beginning, but... For $400, that I didn't want to spend, he ground this flat and he put a 90 degree on the 3"-4" little foot that the fence sits on the table on. I honestly think this little foot was the problem from me tilting it over 12-14 years it had gotten worn and was no longer flat and was allowing the fence to move as a result, not sure, but I suspect.
Anyway, having the grinding done and reinstalling the fence, it squares, doesn't move when I tighten the tilt lock and stays put when I turn the machine on and off. Real test will be milling some lumber, but I think I solved the mystery.
Thanks to everyone for your help.
Brian
Anyway, having the grinding done and reinstalling the fence, it squares, doesn't move when I tighten the tilt lock and stays put when I turn the machine on and off. Real test will be milling some lumber, but I think I solved the mystery.
Thanks to everyone for your help.
Brian