does the blade wobble or does the top connection keep it steady like a bandsaw?
1257480
This is like a hand held jig saw mounted upside down on table. Connot compair it with band saw. The arm and foot does help steady work but you have to hold work piece firmly. I will say i love my saw for all kinds of cutting and short work in wood and metal. Great tool to add to shop if you have band saw and table saw. Hop this helps
1257481
The blade does not wobble it will move slightly if you try to force it. Not as good as a band saw.
1257482
The blade gets pushed to one side. The top guide helps but not as much as a tighter tolerance one might. I like the concept but better design is needed.If you only made straight cuts it would probably be fine.
1257483
No the blade doesn't wobble and it's like a jigsaw (never used a bandsaw) where there are rollers to stabilize the blade. We cut printed circuit boards with it, which are high density layers of fiberglass and copper...pretty tough! Awesome little tool if you don't have the budget or space for something big.
1257484
Blade does not wobble, but vibrates, of course, due to it's up and down movement.
1257485
I wouldn't really call it wobbling. But if you don't hold the wood down tight , it jumps up & down. I don't think that top thing does anything for the blade but cover it. It is not as steady as a band saw. If you are going to be cutting something that needs to be precise I would use a band saw. If it is something that is not prefect the blade runner is good. It reminds me of a table saw with jig saw blade. Hope this helps.
303712
mine wobbles a bit too. I believe the grinding mechanism is soft mounted to reduce stress on the parts, and that means a bit of movement when working. I don't believe either of us has anything to worry about.
753807
Hi Catherine, although I've only used mine in the Dremel 4000, I've not noticed any wobble. Is there any slop at all where its connected to the tool? And even more importantly, is the blade tight on the attachment? I wouldn't suggest using it until you are sure it is secured properly to the unit. I would suggest you call Dremel, they have a great customer service group thwt can walk you through it live. Good luck! Brad
2057342
i bought mine because i needed matched saws to do opposing mitre cuts on long rafters without flipping the material. I have found that the neck of the saw where it pivots for angle is somewhat weak. if you push too hard while cutting it will flex and change your angle causing the saw to bind
983134
I have had this unit for 2 years. No problems with poor machining. Table saws are not made equal, nor are the table tops ever perfectly flat. The slight wobble with this unit is not detrimental enough that it caused square issues. You might want to call Grizzly and inquire about this problem; get an answer from the "horses mouth" so to speak. Hapy jigging!
1335618
Bit works fine for me....I would suspect too deep a cut rather than the motor. Try several shallow cuts if you haven't tried this already.Note that I used a Porter Cable model 6912, which is 1 3/4 hp, same as the router power you used.Of course if the router vibrated before it touched wood then you have a balance problem. Unlikely.
1058793
I don't notice any wobble while cutting. I don't regret buying this saw at all. I haven't used my old circular saw since this one arrived. I love it.
2098882
I do not have this issue and my saw makes rock solid square cuts every time. Are you talking about side to side or up and down play? If neither I assume you are talking about out of round play. If it is out of round play, look at the two washers that sandwich the blade tight on the motor shaft. If each washers' thickness is not consistent that could cause blade travel to be out of round. The washers need to be replaced if they are not consistent. If it's up and down or side to side play most likely there is a bearing or bushing problem and would require repair work on the saw.
1391262
Not at all. But to make it "not wobble" as some others complained, you have to use a rubber head mallet. Also do not yank the fabric cover because it will rip.
2156621
nope. the blade is integrated and you would have to break it. I had that same issue.
1058794
I put a strip of edge banding down the track. That eliminated the wobble. I do wish it had a finer tooth blade.
57378
I've never had a problem with it wobbling. Mine is full of and DVD/Blu-rays and standing on a hard wood floor.
1528668
I would say there is very little vibration...very smooth and light, as well. I use mine for trimming what my rider mower can't get.
1335619
Sounds like a bad bearing. The depth may cause an issue, but unlikely. Depending on material you are cutting, it may bog down with a 1 3/4 hp, but not wobble. I think adam brown hit it on the mark.. you got a dud. I cut 2" corian with it and it cuts like butter with no wobble what so ever.
112111
No, it holds it pretty well with just the bar with the blade pulled down over it. I only cut one piece of paper at a time. I've never had a problem with it shifting on me.
1370868
The one I got seems to be able to handle it. Bearings are on the tight side, so there is little to no wobble.
567105
it isn't spring assisted. the action is loose enough to open with a smooth flick of the wrist but doesn't feel flimsy. the action is tight enough to keep the blade closed but loose enough for a smooth operation without sticking