I have a SawStop contractor saw. After a few projects, I’ve noticed the blade won’t lower beneath the table. Some investigation shows that dust accumulation in the vertical and angle threaded rods prevents full travel.
So i got my shop-vac and cleaned from above and below, but still didn’t get the full travel. Then i grabbed the blow-gun. Note to self: wear tight fitting goggles next time.
The design of the saw makes it very difficult to get access to clean the threaded rods. I even made a 90 degree extension to my blowgun.
I’m considering a few strategically placed holes in the sheet metal side to allow acces the bottom of the threaded rod which seems to be the area that packs with dust and prevents the full retraction.
The best way to get this area cleaned was to scrape it off with my fingernail. Or better stated, place said fingernail against the rod and turn the adjustment wheel. Next note to self: keep band-aids handy in the shop
Does anyone else have this problem? Is this only with the contractor saw or does the cabinet saw have the same problem?
Thanks.
So i got my shop-vac and cleaned from above and below, but still didn’t get the full travel. Then i grabbed the blow-gun. Note to self: wear tight fitting goggles next time.
The design of the saw makes it very difficult to get access to clean the threaded rods. I even made a 90 degree extension to my blowgun.
I’m considering a few strategically placed holes in the sheet metal side to allow acces the bottom of the threaded rod which seems to be the area that packs with dust and prevents the full retraction.
The best way to get this area cleaned was to scrape it off with my fingernail. Or better stated, place said fingernail against the rod and turn the adjustment wheel. Next note to self: keep band-aids handy in the shop
Does anyone else have this problem? Is this only with the contractor saw or does the cabinet saw have the same problem?
Thanks.