09-08-2015, 09:43 AM
I have a 1996 era (36-444 I think) Delta contractors saw.
I noticed the blade angle was moving a degree or two when I cut 1.5" thick material. The locknut on the tilt adjustment was loose, but tightening it didn't fix problem.
Checked manual and it said to "remove backlash" by loosening locknut and adjusting worm gear.
I don't understand what I should do? Am I trying to get the threads on the worm gear centered in the threads of the tilt gear?
I noticed the blade angle was moving a degree or two when I cut 1.5" thick material. The locknut on the tilt adjustment was loose, but tightening it didn't fix problem.
Checked manual and it said to "remove backlash" by loosening locknut and adjusting worm gear.
I don't understand what I should do? Am I trying to get the threads on the worm gear centered in the threads of the tilt gear?