Hi guys, I think I’m way out of my league in these forums but I’m hoping someone will help me out. I’m a retired EE pushing 70yrs old. I bought a used radial arm saw a few months ago for $100.00. It seems to be in good shape but I cannot get the bevel to square up. See pics:
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I’ve got really good mechanical skills but I cannot determine the cause of this error. Obviously the motor assembly is moving during the cut but the slop (play) between the various components and bearings seems minimal and normal to me. I’ve eliminated the blade(s) because I’ve tried several and all cut true on my table saw. I've tried 3/4'oak, pine and plywood with same result.
I moved the blade slowly, about 45 seconds to complete the cut and with minimal pressure applied.
If I compensate for the error by setting the saw at -2degrees, the result is a concave arc.
Is this normal for the is brand saw?
I'm far from being a skilled craftsman but...
I’d appreciate any suggestions - Steve