This would have been the perfect title 2 days ago. For a week I have been cutting 6" thick cherry, with no burn marks, and walnut. It was like I was cutting hot butter. I am using a 3/8" 10tpi blade. Two days ago I was ready to cut the BS on so I lifted the Carter quick release handle. Or should I say I tried to lift the handle. It was locked in place. I have had it stick a little since the first day I installed it. They said I had broken a gear. Not sure how they new this. I have only been using this for a couple of months and thought it would be covered with a warranty. Nope warranty good for only 30 days. I turned one bolt about 2 degrees and the handle worked fine. Took it apart and all the gears look good. I do see what I would consider excesive wear markings in more than one place. To say my phone call with Carter was less than pleasant would be an understatement. Enough about Carter for the time being. The release is off my 14" Delta BS.
I have the BS back together and thought I was ready. The tension system is really quite simple but I am not able to tension the 3/8" blade. The wheel is as high as it will go but the blade is still to loose. Is it possible a weak spring is my problem. The BS is over 25 years old. I am a retired mech. engr. but I find I am ignorant when it comes to springs.
Once the issue with the release and Carter is resolved I will tell my experience from day one.
I have the BS back together and thought I was ready. The tension system is really quite simple but I am not able to tension the 3/8" blade. The wheel is as high as it will go but the blade is still to loose. Is it possible a weak spring is my problem. The BS is over 25 years old. I am a retired mech. engr. but I find I am ignorant when it comes to springs.
Once the issue with the release and Carter is resolved I will tell my experience from day one.