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by pearlyvereen
Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:52 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Headstock (quill) axial play
Replies: 10
Views: 2028

Thanks

Thanks to all of you for the help on my axial play problem.
by pearlyvereen
Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:06 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Headstock (quill) axial play
Replies: 10
Views: 2028

Clarification

The term axial refers to the movement of the shaft in a linear fashion along its rotational centerline. This allows the saw blade to wander within its kerf, making the kerf imprecise and wider than it should be.
by pearlyvereen
Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:11 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Headstock (quill) axial play
Replies: 10
Views: 2028

Headstock (quill) axial play

I have owned a Model 10ER for over 30 years, and yesterday I bought an old (1981) Mark V. Everything seems to work OK, but I can move the saw blade axially about .030 inch. My old unit is very tight, so I think this must indicate a need for adjustment or new bearings. Any advice?