Dewalt arm stays up by itself

[Woodrush]

Tightened the pivot bolt slightly and arm goes up and down with very little resistance 

[kmmcrafts]

I'd be keeping an eye on the area over the next several hours of use.. might wear out the case where that bolt is.. I know several years ago someone posted on one of the message boards about this.. then posted again about a year or so later with a broken case.. a block of wood or something is much cheaper than a new case or saw.. If you've seen the Jim Dandy easy lift attachment and have some mechanical skills.. you could build one yourself for probably $5-10.. while $25 ish isn't bad for just a bolt on one and be done with it for several years.. I've had one on my saw for about 10 years now and wouldn't be without one on a DeWalt..

[amazingkevin]

i agree with kimmcraft,i have the same set up!

[OCtoolguy]

Me too.

 

[Bill WIlson]

12 hours ago, kmmcrafts said:

I'd be keeping an eye on the area over the next several hours of use.. might wear out the case where that bolt is.. I know several years ago someone posted on one of the message boards about this.. then posted again about a year or so later with a broken case.. a block of wood or something is much cheaper than a new case or saw.. If you've seen the Jim Dandy easy lift attachment and have some mechanical skills.. you could build one yourself for probably $5-10.. while $25 ish isn't bad for just a bolt on one and be done with it for several years.. I've had one on my saw for about 10 years now and wouldn't be without one on a DeWalt..

+1

[ike]

I built one myself for about $3 using plywood and a nylon bolt. lasted years and took auto 30 minutes to make.

IKE

[crupiea]

Mine is floppy. Thought of tightening the bolt but figured it is working so why mess with it. Block of wood works more that fine for my needs. I dont need to block it that often. I have my saw sort f at eye level so its easy for me to see the holes under the wood.   My chin is the same height as the top of the saw so somewhat eye level.