Hi, I have started properly using my Wadkin PK saw which I restored several years ago. Hwever, I notice that the riving knife is not properly aligned with the blade. This is very tricky to adjust, as it simply bolts to a steel bracket. I remember having to get the riving knife made as the saw did not have one.
As it is not aligned co planar to the saw blade, its causing the workpiece to press against the blade when making a cut, burning the wood.
As getting the riving knife properly aligned to the blade is not easy or straighforward, I am considering removing it temporarily while I look into ways to get it fitting correctly.
Are there any particular cuts etc I should avoid if I use it without the knife? Currently I think its causing more potential safety issues than its preventing.
Thanks
As it is not aligned co planar to the saw blade, its causing the workpiece to press against the blade when making a cut, burning the wood.
As getting the riving knife properly aligned to the blade is not easy or straighforward, I am considering removing it temporarily while I look into ways to get it fitting correctly.
Are there any particular cuts etc I should avoid if I use it without the knife? Currently I think its causing more potential safety issues than its preventing.
Thanks
