Bill Falkenbach
02-07-2004, 8:31 PM
I just bought a Powermatic 66 table saw. After getting it hooked up and setup, I'm somewhat disappointed with the way it cuts. On either a 90 deg. crosscut or a rip, I'm getting saw score marks. I've measured the runout at full blade height and its .002-.003". Tried different feed rates, blade heights. The blade is true 90 deg to the table. (Used a machinist's square to setup the 90 deg stop position).
I have a brand new Frued Diablo 60 tooth carbide blade. I've tried a couple different blades with the same result. Then I took blades that were in the P66 and swapped them into a $99 Ryobi miter saw and the cuts come out perfect.
When I start the P66, there is a bit of vibration but I think that's normal on startup. After its turned off, and its winding down, you can see the blade vibrate slightly. Again, I think this is normal when its coming to rest. What I have done is feed a piece of 1 x 4 halfway through the blade and held it there and I can hear the blade rubbing on and off slightly against kerf.
My question is, am I expecting too perfect a cut?
Any suggestions? Thanks, Bill
I have a brand new Frued Diablo 60 tooth carbide blade. I've tried a couple different blades with the same result. Then I took blades that were in the P66 and swapped them into a $99 Ryobi miter saw and the cuts come out perfect.
When I start the P66, there is a bit of vibration but I think that's normal on startup. After its turned off, and its winding down, you can see the blade vibrate slightly. Again, I think this is normal when its coming to rest. What I have done is feed a piece of 1 x 4 halfway through the blade and held it there and I can hear the blade rubbing on and off slightly against kerf.
My question is, am I expecting too perfect a cut?
Any suggestions? Thanks, Bill