Set screw, blade holder, left side, Excalibur

[Gonzo]

What is the purpose of the set screws on the left side of the blade holder on the EX's?  should they be flush, or should they be a bit proud.  I back them out, and then I put a feeler gauge in the blade holder and tighten the right set screw, both top and bottom.  I then snug the left side screws.  So to me, that begs the question of why even have them. 

 

[trackman]

Should be a bit proud both top and bottom. This will have your blade in the center of the holder.  Also the left set screw will give the blade a base to be tightened up to. I use a drop of blue lock tight to keep it in place. 

[bandaideman]

Ditto to trackman's response. 

[Scrolling Steve]

Ditto to Bandaidman's response !

[Roberta Moreton]

That's all it's for, keeping the blade centered 

[dgman]

Just as already mentioned, it's to give you adjustability, but if it wasn't there you would wear out your blade clamp sooner as it is made from soft aluminum.

[tonylumps]

2 hours ago, Gonzo said:

What is the purpose of the set screws on the left side of the blade holder on the EX's?  should they be flush, or should they be a bit proud.  I back them out, and then I put a feeler gauge in the blade holder and tighten the right set screw, both top and bottom.  I then snug the left side screws.  So to me, that begs the question of why even have them. 

 

That is exactly what I do. Use a feelers gauge your are setting it proud same distance top and bottom.

[Lucky2]

Gonzo, you should set it to stay in one place, if you use some blue Lock-tite on it you shouldn't have to keep adjusting it. I did this with my saw, and it only moves now when I want it to.

Len

[Gonzo]

Thank you all very much for your replys. I'll give the blue Loctite a try.