Gonzo Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 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. WayneMahler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandaideman Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 Ditto to trackman's response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 Ditto to Bandaidman's response ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 That's all it's for, keeping the blade centered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 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. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonylumps Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted October 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Thank you all very much for your replys. I'll give the blue Loctite a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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