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Circular saw not cutting at 90deg
On Wed, 11 Feb 2004 17:46:31 -0000, "Set Square"
wrote: In an earlier contribution to this discussion, Richard wrote: Hi I have bought a B&D circular saw (http://tinyurl.com/ypqbd) and using it today I've found it is not cutting at 90degrees. In fact (if my maths is correct) it is more like 88-89 degrees or about 1mm out when cutting 30mm of timber. There seems to be quite a lot of lateral movement of the blade, which I assume is causing this. Should I be expecting more accuracy from this? Although not a major problem at the moment, I would have hoped for better. Are there better alternatives out there in the same price bracket (£60)? Thanks Your saw has the ability to cut at angles of up to 45 degrees by tilting the sole plate relative to the blade. In order for it to cut square, it is important that the sole plate is moved right back to its "home" position so as to be perpendicular to the plane of the blade. It's as well to check this before concluding that it's faulty. You may find a stop designed to allow the sole plate return to zero. On a good saw this will be adjustable. On a cheap saw it may be just a piece of bent steel. You may have to adjust this back stop to get a 90degree cut Paul Mc Cann |
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Circular saw not cutting at 90deg
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I have bought a B&D circular saw (http://tinyurl.com/ypqbd) and using it today I've found it is not cutting at 90degrees. In fact (if my maths is correct) it is more like 88-89 degrees or about 1mm out when cutting 30mm of timber. There seems to be quite a lot of lateral movement of the blade, which I assume is causing this. Should I be expecting more accuracy from this? Although not a major problem at the moment, I would have hoped for better. Are there better alternatives out there in the same price bracket (£60)? Thanks |
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Circular saw not cutting at 90deg
On Wed, 11 Feb 2004 17:01:01 +0000, Richard
wrote: Hi I have bought a B&D circular saw (http://tinyurl.com/ypqbd) and using it today I've found it is not cutting at 90degrees. In fact (if my maths is correct) it is more like 88-89 degrees or about 1mm out when cutting 30mm of timber. There seems to be quite a lot of lateral movement of the blade, which I assume is causing this. Should I be expecting more accuracy from this? Although not a major problem at the moment, I would have hoped for better. Are there better alternatives out there in the same price bracket (£60)? Cheap saw = low quality. (usually) B&D = low quality. (usually) Cheap B&D = low quality. Makita circular saw = good quality. (£100) Not much extra for a quality tool. ... SJW A.C.S. Ltd. |
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Circular saw not cutting at 90deg
In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Richard wrote: Hi I have bought a B&D circular saw (http://tinyurl.com/ypqbd) and using it today I've found it is not cutting at 90degrees. In fact (if my maths is correct) it is more like 88-89 degrees or about 1mm out when cutting 30mm of timber. There seems to be quite a lot of lateral movement of the blade, which I assume is causing this. Should I be expecting more accuracy from this? Although not a major problem at the moment, I would have hoped for better. Are there better alternatives out there in the same price bracket (£60)? Thanks Your saw has the ability to cut at angles of up to 45 degrees by tilting the sole plate relative to the blade. In order for it to cut square, it is important that the sole plate is moved right back to its "home" position so as to be perpendicular to the plane of the blade. It's as well to check this before concluding that it's faulty. -- Cheers, Set Square ______ Please reply to newsgroup. Reply address is Black Hole! |
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Circular saw not cutting at 90deg
You should find a small screw at the back to limit the upright position. You
probably need to adjust this so that it cuts true to 90deg in he upright position, same probably goes for the 45deg position at the lower part. Mat "Richard" wrote in message news Hi I have bought a B&D circular saw (http://tinyurl.com/ypqbd) and using it today I've found it is not cutting at 90degrees. In fact (if my maths is correct) it is more like 88-89 degrees or about 1mm out when cutting 30mm of timber. There seems to be quite a lot of lateral movement of the blade, which I assume is causing this. Should I be expecting more accuracy from this? Although not a major problem at the moment, I would have hoped for better. Are there better alternatives out there in the same price bracket (£60)? Thanks |
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