Jon Hippie Spencer Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 I got the porter cable saw from lowes and for a couple months it has been good. It seems to have developed some vibrations and the top arm seems to move back and forth when I push on it.Is there any way to adjust this? AK Moose Nugget and lawson56 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 I have a Porter,and I have had it for over a year,I don't have those problems,Mine is working fine.I bought mine at Lowes.If you got the extended warranty I would take it back for an exchange.They are some Special Screws you can adjust, they are behind the Label.I was reading my owners manual.You can try that.They are at the Top,Bottom.Hope you are able to fix your problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) You may want to look for a warranty center close to you. Have them look at it. I had 2 of the Porter Cable Saws, the 16" then the 18". Never had that kind on problem, just wore them out. Not sure how it is put together but you may have a bearing that went bad. If it is the 90 days and you have your receipt you may want to take it back for an exchange. Best of luck Oh, welcome to village Edited March 29, 2017 by WayneMahler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Hippie Spencer Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Found the manual online.(lost mine) I'm gonna try the screws. I will report back thx for the advice. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 I got the porter cable saw from lowes and for a couple months it has been good. It seems to have developed some vibrations and the top arm seems to move back and forth when I push on it. Is there any way to adjust this? SSV will help all we can to keep you scrolling .Thanks for asking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 The owners manual says that if you are not happt with the saw with in 90 days take it back for a full refund.I bought one from Lowes and took it back after 3 days It was a piece of junk. IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Hippie Spencer Posted April 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 I adjusted the side screws and it seems to be better. Thx for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK Moose Nugget Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 I have the PC saw from Lowe's also. I have noticed some side wobble with the blade before cutting, but it stays on track (providing I don't stray off line) nicely once I get going. As my first saw, I do like it, but have nothing to compare it to either. I did tons of research online and read reviews, etc. For the $$ i had at the time, the PC was the obvious choice for me. I just hope it lasts long enough for me to upgrade when I can afford a better saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottS Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 I have the very same problem with the very same saw. It appears the arms are out of alignment - the lower arm is further to the right. I've tried adjusting the set screws as many have suggested, moving my lower set screw as far as I can to the left and upper to the right, but it doesn't move it enough. The blade still moves about 1mm side to side when running. In hindsight I should have returned the saw when I first got it. I'm an experienced woodworker but new to scroll saws. I'm having trouble following my patterns. The blade keeps wandering and I wonder if this runout is contributing. I've watched lot of videos, followed lots of advice and tried lots of different blades. I'm cutting white oak of different thicknesses. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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