Recent content by mnev

Just started after my recent project. Cutting lots of 1x4s and 1x6s. Was fine when I started and towards the end just stopped lifting. All 90 and 45 degree cuts have been otherwise fine, no problems cutting. Disassembly does indeed sound a little daunting. Spring under pressure? Or if I do it...

And clean and wipe. Seems logical. Yea, ick. Lower cost than a new saw, but HIGH frustrationselfadmonishingcussingatmyself time working on it.

Far as I can tell none of those are the prob. It's not stuck. It's stiff and holds. In a consistent way so nothing stuck imo. Haven't pulled spring or taken apart yet. Thought I'd consult the Experts here first.

No. Stays.

Reluctant for all the incoming dust that will come when I start using it again. Dry lube?

I've checked the manual, parts list, etc., I don't see anywhere looking at it or the manuals where I can do this. My wife will say no surprise there. I'll check and look again.

Yes, I can lift it manually. It's very stiff. Won't go up automatically by itself.

Yes, I have. And blasted it with air from the compressor.

Hi, This is long. Sorry. Not sure on how to Cliff Note this any shorter.. This is in my weekend place in Bisbee, AZ. An old mining town with houses at all levels of repair/disrepair, etc. Mine was built on a old turn-of-century lot cut out of the mountain way top of a hill...around 1980...

My 10 Inch Metabo HPT Compound Miter Saw doesn't freely lift up when I finish cut release the trigger and let go. It sticks. Stays down. Got it in 2019. Don't feel safe with it any more. I've thoroughly blasted it all over with air. Tried some dry graphite on the spring after that but nothing...

Every post: THANK YOU.

Seems like whatever I buy turns brittle before I get halfway through them. I'm just DIYer but always busy puttering around the house, garage, and yard, so it's not uncommon for me to grab a zip tie to apply for long term use or to hold something till I cut it. Done Home Depot, Loews, etc...

My wife is replacing the vinyl strips on an old antique outdoor rocker. Here's a photo of what attaches the strips into the metal frame. Any idea where I might find these before I move to screws? I'd rather keep them all the same for aesthetic reasons. Thanks.

One I purchased off Amazon is a full 1/4 short of the blade. It's also loose, tough to get it fixed. Further research of reviews on Amazon are saying the same for other options: comes up short on the blade; isn't solid in the miter slots. Far as I can tell this Dewalt 7491RS table saw is one of...

Have two large windows I replaced couple years ago in our weekend place I had to retrofit. Wife's patience is up waiting for me to finally finish the trim and give her a shelves inside. I'll have to rip a lot of 6' boards to make the trim fit odd widths after reframing the wall. I need a new...