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   nhlett | Oct 13, 2002 02:23pm | #1

   Thanks Eddie,

   Interesting and good info, but some of the phrases are a mystery ( the difference between British English and the American variety, no doubt)

   For instance: "The gullets cannot adequately clear themselves of chippings. There is a risk of overheating when the saw loses its tension, becomes drunk and binds in the cut, leading to a kickback.The gullets cannot adequately clear themselves of chippings. There is a risk of overheating when the saw loses its tension, becomes drunk and binds in the cut, leading to a kickback."

   Can explain how a tablesaw becomes drunk? :-)

   Peter

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   JeffKurtz | Oct 13, 2002 05:04pm | #2

   Peter,

   The drunkenness they refer to is not something I've seen in small saws, but I have seen it in large circular saws (20"+).  I believe they use the word drunk to describe the manner in which the saw begins to "sway" as it heats up and the tension begins to change.  When the tension in the blade begins to change, the saw starts to "wander"in the cut.  It's not unlike the way a piece of steel will curl when it's heated, and when it cools.  If you ever seen it happen to a running saw, you'll be glad to never witness it again because it's just plain frightening and, of course, dangerous.

   Jeff

   Edited 10/13/2002 10:26:15 AM ET by Jeff K

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   NormInFujino | Oct 14, 2002 02:44am | #3

   The drunkenness they refer to is [used] to describe the manner in which the saw begins to "sway" as it heats up and the tension begins to change.

   That would be my guess, too; kinda like not being able to walk a straight line, I guess.". . .and only the stump or fishy part of him remained."

   Green Gables: A Contemplative Companion to Fujino Township

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   IanDG | Oct 14, 2002 03:20am | #4

   "drunk" is a useful English adjective for anything out of straight -- thus a brick wall can be 'drunk' (although the more common term for that is 'plssed', bricklayers being what they are)

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   nhlett | Oct 14, 2002 01:15pm | #5

   Thanks for the English lesson.

   Sounds like something I hope I never see!

   Peter