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   dug | Jan 04, 2008 06:05am | #1

   How ya like the new dewalt?

      dug

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   JulianTracy | Jan 04, 2008 06:44am | #2

   Not sure yet - I picked it up used and it had been dogged! Guy must have never cleaned it at all.So it's totally taken apart and in the process of a complete deep clean.Got a great deal on it and can use the capacity on a job coming up in a few weeks. Looks to be a great design and has some nice features. Even though it's got a crazy wingspan - it breaks down into manageable chunks and the motor/rail unit itself weighs only 70lbs. or so.JT

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   JulianTracy | Jan 12, 2008 06:22pm | #3

   Sold - to fellow breaktimer, happy to report...J

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   EricPaulson | Apr 10, 2008 01:30am | #4

   So how are you liking the DW?[email protected]

    

    

    

    

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   JulianTracy | Apr 10, 2008 02:28am | #5

   Seems I have some blade wobble for some reason - when I bought it - I figured it was a bent blade. It'll spin up to speed and run pretty true - true enough for a clean cut, but it's weird, when you are nibbling a cut a bit, the blade will "float" back and forth in a wobbling way.Kind of screwed up, can't seem to see and play or run out in the arbor by hand, and I've tried a few new blades.Hate to pay someone to fix it for me, but I certainly don't expect to find anyone to ask about it that would have any clue and help me figure out what new parts I need.I used it for a job and it did the job, but can't allow it to just be like that.I've only got $368 into it, so I figure even if I have to put another $1-200 in it, I'll still be into it for a good deal.Takes some of the shine off though.easy to carry in 3 trips - non of them heavy, unlike any other saws that'll cut 24" tile.JT

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   EricPaulson | Apr 10, 2008 02:37am | #6

   Look at the interface of the backing washers and the blade. If the washers are distorted or have a chunk of something stuck to them, it will distort the blade when tightened.

   And don't go ape when you tighten the nut.

   Might help...............

   I pretty much like mine. It's fairly easy to use if nothing else and quite accurate especcially when compared to the ols Felker I had been using for 25 years.

   I'm not thrilled with the bulk of the main motor frame. It just seems that there is no 'good' way to carry it.

   Great tool though. If they were to seek input from a couple hundred tile guys after using it, they could tweak the design and come up with a very nice machine.

   Eric[email protected]

    

    

    

    

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   JulianTracy | Apr 10, 2008 02:42am | #7

   Washer is in great shape - I cleaned it and rubbed it on some 600 grit wet dry so it's smooth as can be.The way it's doing this odd wobble - I'm thinking it's something in the motor shaft or something - it's def. not right - something's wacky.JT

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   EricPaulson | Apr 10, 2008 03:43am | #8

   It's basically a skill saw or table saw motor I believe.

   It's not a Baldor driving a cross shaft that's for sure.

   It's wierd a bit after using a saw for so long that was powered by an industrial motor.

   Good luck figuring it out. Have you tried posting at John Birdge forums?

   Eric

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   JulianTracy | Apr 10, 2008 04:19am | #9

   It is just a universal motor - like what's in their portable tablesaws - you are correct.haven't posted any questions yet - need to get it figured out before I get some crazy tile job that'll require it cut the best it can. I was just installing a 12x12 ceramic floor job - again, it did the job, but I could imagine if I was cutting some fancy $$$ glass tiles it could cause some chipping or inconsistant cuts.JT