Back in June I bought a new MM16 slightly on sale. Life intervened, and it was in the crate in my shop until last week. I finally got it unpacked and upright and it's just about ready to go.
For the most part, I'm impressed, but there are a couple of notable issues.
First, I'm pretty sure the saw has euro guides instead of the promised Carter guides. I don't have experience with either so maybe I'm missing something. I'll attach a picture to try to confirm.
The pulley on the motor shaft is also very rusty. It feels rough like a grindstone. Is there no way to coat the pulley somehow? I don't understand how this happened.
The mitre slot in the table sticks quite a bit in two spots. I will need to file that down. Not thrilled about it.
I haven't yet run the saw. I'm nervous that this might be an old saw they had around, or that they put together out of problem parts.
Or maybe it's just a rusty pulley and an honest mistake on the guides. Anyone have any advice? I have an email into the sales rep.