On Sep 14, 11:42*pm, "MiamiCuse" wrote:
"DerbyDad03" wrote in message

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On Sep 14, 10:35 pm, "MiamiCuse" wrote:





I have an old Delta 10" compound miter saw. I don't know the model number,
I looked all over and did not see any sort of a model number.

Here are some pictures of the saw:

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...20961.jpghttp:...

The plastic clear shield is broken. I used it to cut a 2" PVC pipe, and I
held on to the pipe on one end, as soon as it's cut, the other end, being
that it's round, rolls a little towards the blade and BAM it hits the
blade
and the rotating blade broke the pipe into pieces and one piece flew 10'
into the other end of my garage, but the clear shield is also broken as a
result as you can see from the pictures.

I then searched and found this site:

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/del...3275_3503.html

I figured I could find the part but I am not sure which model I have...it
kind of look like a "Delta 36-075 Type 1 Compound Miter Saw Parts" but it
could be Type 2 or Type 3? I am not sure. How would I determine my exact
model.

While I am at it, what is the best way to cut a 2" or 3" PVC pipe? I could
use a sawzall but a miter saw is so fast and clean, but I have trouble
keeping the other end from rolling towards the wrong spot and this could
be
hazardous.

Thanks,

MC
"I have an old Delta 10" compound miter saw."
How "old" can it be? It still has the labels on it! g
"How would I determine my exact model."
Call Delta or one of the parts houses. They can probably tell you
about an identifying feature, like "Type 1 has a Phillips head screw
here, while the Type 2 uses a Allen screw" or something like that.
"looks like Type 1 ... it could be Type 2 or Type 3"
All three pages show a "guard" P/N 488870-00 as a "Popular Part" on
the right hand side. I'd be willing to bet it's the same guard for all
3 Types, but once again, a phone call will settle that issue.
"what is the best way to cut a 2" or 3" PVC pipe?"
What kind of blade are you using? I cut PVC on my Delta all the time
with no kickback using a 60 tooth carbide tipped finishing blade.

No it is not that I have kick backs.

What happens is if I cut a PVC pipe (say 2" diameter), I hold it with my
left hand, my right hand is on the saw handle and I lower the blade to cut
the pipe. *As I lower the blade to make the cut, as soon as the cut is done,
I am still holding the part with my left hand, the other left over piece on
the right side of the blade is free, and since it's rounded, it rolls in
whatever direction it wants, if it's a long piece it just stays put. *If
it's a small piece it may roll to the blade as I raise the blade and it
bounces off and if it hits me it might not be such a pleasant experience.- Hide quoted text -

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"If it's a small piece it may roll to the blade as I raise the
blade and it bounces off and if it hits me it might not be such a
pleasant experience"

In the cases where you think it will be a problem (small cutoffs)
release the trigger and let the balde stop before you raise it.