[TheForge] 4x6 saw adjustment

[Peter Fels & Phoebe Palmer]

Put a straight edge across the wheels when the blade is under 
tension..they should be lined up for both offset and tilt.
You can correct the line-up with washer shims on the top wheel or the 
set screw on the bottom. The tension adjustment assembly on the top 
wheel usually has a tilt adjustment. If necessary you can fake a tilt 
adjustment on the bottom wheel with shims under the gear box.
Make sure the bottom pulley is tight to the shaft.
If it's all lined up and still spits the blade, watch to see which 
pulley looses it first and in which direction..tilt that wheel 
accordingly...
Check that the blade guide bearings are good and well adjusted. watch 
for gurry buildup on the tires.
I have about a million miles in mine and it presently sports parts of 3 
different saws .pf

schade at acegroup.cc wrote:
> 
> On Dec 23, 2008, at 9:36 PM, Peter Hirst wrote:
>>  What keeps the blade up on the wheels, and how do I adjust to keep it 
>> there?_______________________________________________
>>
> 
> 
> 
> turn the tension knob as tight as you can.... then turn it some more.
> 
> gotta be TIGHT.
> 
> Bob
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