Either the blade is slipping on the arbor or the belt is slipping on a pulley. If the former, tighten it. If the latter, tighten it. Paul Logan points out that “if the arbor is tight on the blade and the belt seems fairly tight, replace the belt.
Why does my table saw blade keep stopping?
Loose Saw Blade
The saw blade will loosen if the blade adjustment nut is not properly tightened. A loose saw blade will slip when the table saw is running, causing it to stop mid-cut.
Why does my circular saw motor turn but the blade does not?
A circular saw usually has a direct drive. I.e. the motor spindle is also the center shaft for the blade. So if your motor is spinning, but not the blade, it means the blade has lost contact to the shaft. Check if the blade is properly centered and aligned with all locating pins (if your saw has some).
Why does my table saw bind up?
Your table saw will bind when you cut if the back dimension measurement from the blade to the fence is less than the fence’s blade’s front dimension. When that happens, your timber or wood will follow a triangular path instead of a parallel one.
Why does my circular saw keep stopping at the end of a cut?
Circular saws keep stopping due to a dull or damaged blade usually. However, problems like insufficient battery, or a damaged power cord can also cause a circular saw to keep stopping.
Why is my circular saw struggling?
Here are some reasons your circular saw keeps stopping:
Damaged, warped, loose or dull blade. Motor malfunctioning or overheating. Cable problems like frayed cord or weak connection. Voltage shortage.
Why does my circular saw keep kicking back?
Overheating a saw blade can cause it to warp and result in a kickback. Buildup of sap on the blades, insufficient set, dullness and unguided cuts, can all cause an overheated blade and kickback. Never set a blade deeper than is required to cut the work piece 1/8 in. to 1/4 in.
How do I know if my circular saw blade is dull?
How Do I Know When a Circular Saw Blade is Dull?
- The blade will cut slower than usual or may completely bind mid-cut;
- The blade will create more tears or chipping than usual;
- The blade will produce burn marks on the wood and may start smoking.
What is the space between two protruding teeth on a saw blade called?
Gullet
Gullet (handsaw)
The space between a saw’s teeth, where the saw dust is carried out.
What kind of motors do table saws use to drive their blades?
Direct-Drive Motor
These motors operate on 120V single-phase circuits and produce up to 2 hp.
What does the carbide tooth do on a table saw blade?
Pricier blades boast meatier and more durable carbide teeth that stay sharp longer, and can withstand more sharpenings over the long haul because there’s more carbide to work with. In the long run you’ll actually spend less on blades, and hopefully more on the actual joy of building projects.
