Does this blade scallop at all at the beginning of a cut?. I've read with the Diablo 1280 it's a common problem.
762743
I pressed the yes first by mistake, I did not find any problems with the cut at the beginning, I thought for the money it is an awesome blade.
762744
I don't know what scalloping is, but it cuts through walnut like butter with a very smooth result and zero tearout. But I do use a zero clearance backer board. It's a great blade for the price.
762745
Appreciate an answer but....The question is and was, "Does the blade scallop the wood at entry?" Apparently the narrower "kerf" blades have a propensity for this problem. Especially if they are not metal.
983365
Although I have not taken this knife apart, once you get it, if you do, you will notice that it seems to be one piece of steel. Think of a Kabaar. I am not sure that the knife you have is the same knife I have. I have seen them (and bought them) before that are not the same. I would use my knife if I had to, but against a bear ? Does your knife have a thumb groove on the blade ? Mine does, first knife I have seen with one. I would not worry about the blade snapping but I have bought replicas like it where I would.
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i bought this knife just to learn how to handle this Scandi thing. i admit, i was gutting a deer and gave it a touch up with my Accusharp. clearly the wrong tool..but the ground didnt open up and swallow me whole. the blade got super sharp actually. (i then cut the !@#$!@#$! out of my pinkie finger).at home, i used my Spyderco sharpmaker. i laid the ceramic stick down on the flat notch. (horizontal) and honored the Scandi..just laid it down to match the clearly obvious bevel..several swipes..and then my leather block strop..whoa!! i had to put the knife down!! my pinkie finger was twitching in fear. it is sharper than OEM now. i bought this knife just to learn how to handle this Scandi thing. i admit, i was gutting a deer and gave it a touch up with my Accusharp. clearly the wrong tool..but the ground didnt open up and swallow me whole. the blade got super sharp actually. (i then cut the !@#$!@#$! out of my pinkie finger).at home, i used my Spyderco sharpmaker. i laid the ceramic stick down on the flat notch. (horizontal) and honored the Scandi..just laid it down to match the clearly obvious bevel..several swipes..and then my leather block strop..whoa!! i had to put the knife down!! my pinkie finger... » Read More i bought this knife just to learn how to handle this Scandi thing. i admit, i was gutting a deer and gave it a touch up with my Accusharp. clearly the wrong tool..but the ground didnt open up and swallow me whole. the blade got super sharp actually. (i then cut the !@#$!@#$! out of my pinkie finger).at home, i used my Spyderco sharpmaker. i laid the ceramic stick down on the flat notch. (horizontal) and honored the Scandi..just laid it down to match the clearly obvious bevel..several swipes..and then my leather block strop..whoa!! i had to put the knife down!! my pinkie finger was twitching in fear. it is sharper than OEM now. « Show Less
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I believe this came with two different riving knives. Primarily I use the one without the anti-kickback attachment with Diablo thin kerf blades with no issues. I did not modify the knife in any way.
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It comes with a Dianond blade for cutting ceramic tile. I use the drop in method and try torning the tile over and cut on the back side. But Im thinking of no chip out on the front. Try the front too. See how that turns out. It is out in my tool house tonight. Ill look at it tomorrow and see what's printed anywhere I can see it. The rpm you want. I love it. Sure made short work of Hardi siding.
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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.
874669
I chipped the top of the blade. It was using it as a lever so I don't think that's the knife's fault. Over than that its a great blade for it's price range.
1919337
If going down a number doesn't work then maybe it is dull, and wasn't washer properly. I run a paper towel through mine (no water if possible cause that dulls blade) to clean blade. Mine cut easily the moment I got it, if yours didn't the fault is not yours, but whoever you purchased from.
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The higher the tooth count, the smoother the cut. The Diablo performs flawlessly for the cuts which I have used the blade (plywood, fir, pine and oak). Recently, I accidentally cut through a metal roller I was using for support, and the blade continued to cut extremely well. I am pleased with the blades performance, however, I now need to replace the roller support.
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I use mine in a standard 14" chop saw that runs at 3800rpm. The blade is rated at 2000rpm, but I wanted something that would cut thick aluminum. It really works well on the aluminum. I'm able to clamp the work tightly in the chop saw vise, and slowly push the saw through the work. It goes through nearly effortlessly, and makes a nice smooth cut. I have not tried it on steel, since it is running over speed, and I want to keep the blade in good shape.
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Do you have the scissor locked all the way open? The first few times I used it, it seemed open all the way, but wasn't I had to make a conscious effort to click it open. ( Same as the knife blades.) when the lock engages, it tensions the spring. Good luck
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I don't think you have it pushed in all the way- it took me a while to figure out that unless there is a little "Click", the blade is not as far in as it needs to be for safety and stability. Makes it really hard to take it out-strong fingers needed but that's how it has to be. And this applies to all the blades. They click into place and once they have clicked, you can slice like crazy without any problems. Are you loving your slicer? We have been camping in a rental for a year and just moved into our "forever" home last weekend and have really missed our slicer. It will be a while before we unpack it but that will make the reunion all the better, I think.
880391
When my slicer first arrived I adjusted the handle and wire and it hasn't moved since. Maybe yours is defective? I'm not sure because I have not had this problem. Maybe they will replace it?
1974633
No it does not. I have not found that to be a problem. It cuts clean and handles easily.
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I bought mine 2 years back, it has an aluminum cap. I had to clean off the extra paint where it contacts the blade near the mouth, so it would not slip around. It made the lateral adjustment stay in place. It is not a weak point in my use, it does cut clean. My issue was the lateral adjuster free play to make small fine shavings. I hope that helps.
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Yes, the blade is scalloped along the sides; I suppose this contributes to its razor sharpness. Perhaps the blade will wear unevenly after years of sharpening, but the trade-off seems well worthwhile.
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Does the blade turn at all? You said it "quit" turning, so I was wondering if it stops after it has turned somewhat. Are you absolutely sure the blade is installed correctly? Was the mower doing this when you first got it? I can assume from what you wrote that the motor is running all right and the sound doesn't change when the blade stops running? The blade will stop turning if you release the bar. That is the "blade override" feature kicking in. The motor will quieten considerably when that happens. Hope this and the suggestions by others will be a help to you!