Update on the Bauer 22 inch from HF

[NeilFC]

Thanks 

 

[Roberta Moreton]

My EX had that tension thing on the back.  Honestly, I hated that saw.  The new Harbor Freight clone doesn’t even release the arm raise easily! went back to a Dewalt.  I’m good. 

[BadBob]

17 hours ago, Roberta Moreton said:

My EX had that tension thing on the back.

That is set and forget unless it somehow gets out of adjustment. You align the upper arm parallel to the table. I assume that is the same for all of these saw styles. I have an EX-21 and a Pegas, and it is the same for both of these.

[Bill WIlson]

I never touched the rear knob on my EX-21 until I had to disassemble it to replace the linkage back in 2023.  Mine has never worked loose or otherwise gotten out of adjustment.  I've owned it since 2016.  I now have both an EX-21 and a Dewalt.  I had a Dewalt before the EX and sold it when I got the EX.  When the EX broke down a year ago, I picked up a Dewalt as a back-up.  I had forgotten how much more aggressive the Dewalt was.  I'm glad I can tune the EX.  I use it for most things, but the Dewalt is great for thick stock like compound cutting and stand-up puzzles.

[Roberta Moreton]

I understand, mine would not stay. I reset it multiple times.  I just had a bad experience.  I’m not sure I want to try another. 

[OCtoolguy]

I just did the rubber band trick and have no problems with either of my EX's.

[GreggA]

On 11/21/2024 at 4:48 AM, timelett said:

Not to cause a stir but when have you been to a power tool store that allows you or me to fiddle with the heavy power tools? I'm happy with mine but I am not running a business with it. And I am still using the clamps that came with the saw. I want to give it a fair chance to prove itself along with the saw before a honest report. I have always had a good experience with the Harbor freight staff and tools.

I agree timelett. Some people are just negative and think more money is always better. If your happy with tools you have and the end result is your satisfaction that's all that matters.