rrjwright Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 have a Delta 40-695, similar to the Dewalt. I have difficulties with the lower blade clamp tightening smaller blades such as 2/0 or nbr-1. Larger blades like nbr-5 or 7 will clamp just fine without any issues. I have tried adjusting the set screw... but those dang smaller blades will just not clamp. My go to blade is the FD UR nbr-5 all the time.... But I have the need to use a smaller blade and can only get it to clamp like 1 out of 50 tries Any help will be appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 A lot of times i have the same problems with my dw788.I have never spent alot of time trying to figure it out .Spirals want to spin out everythime because of the way they are made .I have to hold it in the holder as i tighten with spare fingers i don't have ,lol.I'd love to know the exact reason they do that as it's a pain.I don't see to good or bend good anymore but if you can put a light on the subject to see just whats happening and let us old guys know what you find ,Thanks sonny,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I had the same problem with my Desalt 788 I ended up tacking the clamp screw out and coating it with Thread anti siege and It has worked Od. The anti siege cost about $4 and it is enough to last lifetimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Also try clamping up on a doubled piece of paper ,then look at the impressions left on the paper and you will probably be able to see the problem ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 As Ike said, use anti sieze, medium grade, you want to be able to get it out someday. I would take both the clamp and butt screws out and check that the ends are flat. Be sure the butt screw is screwed in to where it is flat to the clamp arm. Don't know proper names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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