Table saw problem

So I use teflon liquid, and when it loses the liquid (evaporates) it is smooth as silk and dry.
I never add anything that can attract dust. It will create a paste.
As far as your gears being nylon.... can you buy a pair of metal gears? And just replace them both.
Although if as you say a 10MM screw seems light, buttttt, the gears are the low hanging fruit here. See about replacing them.
 
Any opinion on the Skil 10" table saw? I can get one delivered Saturday if needed.
 
I use Parrafin wax on my saws. I don’t use silicone as it can mess with finishes causing fish eyes in lacquer or top coats.
Martin
 
I saved 305 Euros today, cleaned the dust off the screw. Not easy, there's no easy access to the screw, but it can be done. I do miss my cast iron table, though.
 
T Bredehoft said:
As most of you know, I moved to Holland a couple of years ago and set up a small wood shop, hobby level. Among tools I purchased a new HBM 10" table saw.

It's been OK, nothing to write home about, does the job. However, recently it has been getting harder to crank the blade up. Down no problem, almost spin the handle. Up, on the other hand... well it got to taking two hands. I looked inside and found a pair of nylon bevel gears supported on one end only (and not really secure) turning a small, possibly 10 mm screw for raising and lowering the table. I guessed it had dust on it ( can't really see anything under there) and eventually decided that oil would help, if only until it got gummy. It is now one hand operable, but won't spin, as it will in lowering the blade.

Problem: If I get another saw, will I have the same problem? and how can I tell. I was discussing this with my partner and she suggested asking you guys (and gals) if there was information out there on this problem.

So here we go...

Is there a cure? perhaps a different lubricant (but how to apply it?)

is there a saw recommended that doesn't have this problem (my 50 year old Sears saw (left in Ohio) didn't have the problem)

Other suggestions?
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I have a jet cabinetmakers saw and if the worm gear gets dirty it becomes hard to crank-you gotta get in there and clean it. I Didnt happen until after about 10 years of use.
Lubes are problematic with the sawdust produced by the saw.
 
Might spray something like brake cleaner into the mechanism, wash all the crud out, then re lubricate every so often. That’s what I did with my mill because I am too lazy and bust too many parts when I dis assemble. Brake cleaner is my miracle product. Works for semi auto firearms actions as well. Haven’t torn one down in years.
 
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Looks like you have solved your issue, but if you are still looking for a replacement, I remembered seeing this review of a Skil Jobsite saw.
The link you posted doesn't go to a specific saw, but this one is $279 in the US so if you were looking at a Skil for 305 Euro I'm guessing this is the same one or similar.

I really dislike jobsite table saws, but this one actually doesn't look horrible.

 
For now I've decided to keep my "nearly" new HBM saw, just have to keep the dust from accumulating on the "raise the blade" screw. Next time I get disgusted with it I'll be getting a new Skil Saw. I'd pretty well decided on that before I watched the video, now I'm convinced.
 
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