As a number of you already know, I picked up a 2005 PM 66 the day after Thankgiving, have been working on getting it set up properly ever since. I checked the arbor for runout with a dial indicator, less than .001, thought all was good. Then I had a scary experience with a Betterly ZCI, ended up having a long chat with Tom at Betterley Tools and decided to look at the arbor a little closer. Out comes the dial indicator, set to zero and grab hold of the arbor flange, push down and pull up (.0025 deflection ). I weigh 130 lbs soaking wet and not really the body builder type, that 3hp Baldor motor on the other hand packs quite a punch, wonder what kind of deflection may occur at start up. Called PM tech support and spoke with Gary, they have no reference to specify acceptable deflection values, he suggests replacing the arbor assembly. Does anybody here have any numbers off of their saw or any thoughts on the topic?
Heather
Someday I may be able to make some sawdust, hopefully soon!