Jayme

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I did replace that washer when I replaced the pivot wedge. The noise does seem to be coming from that pivot arm. I was wondering if I needed to do anything with that. I hope they sell a replacement for it on my old Hawk! Also that noise isn’t constant. It will be quiet then once I’m cutting and starting to make a lot of turns it starts the rattling. Thank you guys for helping me figure this out!

So I did clean up the bottom thumb screw and things seem to be working but if there’s any other info on maintenance I should be looking at please let me know it you have time! I want to keep this machine running as long as possible!

Great info! I did not know that about the cam bar so I have that set with some resistance. I put a new thumb screw in the upper blade holder. Now it’s popping from the bottom blade holder. It was cutting ok then it seems when I start doing turns it starts the rattle and then pops. IMG_1580.MOV

Hello, I inherited my grandfathers Hawk last year. I’ve done many projects on it. Lately I’m having so many issues with the tension popping and blades breaking during every cut. I am completely self taught in this machine and there is not much information out there on an old Hawk. I bought the upper conversion kit but I can’t get the roll pin out to change it. I’ve adjusted the set screw. I’ve tried every position on the tension rod. I replaced the pivot wedge and washer. I just don’t know why it will cut then it will start rattling then POP the cam handle and blade pop out of place. Any help would be greatly appreciated!