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   Len | Jun 15, 2008 05:46pm | #1

   I would give it a good cleaning. Vacuum out the sawdust and lube. Check for any loose bolts.

   Len

   "You cannot antagonize and influence at the same time. " J. S. Knox

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   HowardAcheson | Jun 15, 2008 08:35pm | #2

   Sounds like it is time for a cleaning and lubrication. Use paste wax on the heli worm gears that raise/lower and tilt the blade. Use a toothbrush ot apply the wax. Turn the crank to get to all of the gear. Wax is an excellent low speed lubricant and sawdust will not stick to it. A little white grease on the bearings for the shafts of the adjusting mechanism and a drop of 20 weight electric motor oil on the arbor bearings and things should again operate smoothly.

   Now, when you say the "blade won't lock" do you mean that the raising and lowering mechanism won't lock when you twist the locking knob?

   Howie.........
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   sawdustlisa | Jun 16, 2008 03:46am | #3

   Howie, Thanks for the info, and yes the locking mechanism to lock the blade height does not tighten to lock it in place.......

   Lisa

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   forestgirl | Jun 16, 2008 07:39am | #4

   Lisa, how old is the Delta saw??  Have you owned it since it was new??  I know that the locking mechanism can get worn on older, well-used saws -- this was a problem with the Jet saw I recently replaced.  If cleaning everything and lubing doesn't solve the problem, let me know, I can send you a copy of an internet article on how the Jet's are repaired, should be similar for the Delta.  Unfortunately, the web site that had that article is no longer live.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   sawdustlisa | Jun 16, 2008 02:45pm | #5

   Hi Forestgirl,

   The saw is about 6 or 7 years old, and I'm the original owner. I'm going to try to clean and lube everything today. If it doesn't seem to help, I'll get back to you about the article.

   Thanks, Lisa

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   forestgirl | Jun 16, 2008 06:57pm | #6

   You should be in luck.  6-7 years isn't that old, unless you've been tightening the wheel with a vengeance.  Good luck!forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   wallskev | Apr 27, 2014 07:54pm | #7

   Repairing Jets

   Can you send me the article on repairs.  I cleaned my Delta 10" and the blade will not lock in depth of cut

   Send to   [email protected]

   Thanks