DW705 Type 3 --> Wobble

[joshvb]

I have an older dw705 (type 3). About a year ago, the blade began to wobble up and down. I took the blade off, inspected the blade adapter ring. It showed signs of wear. I replaced it and soon after, the blade began to wobble up and down again. I purchased a new blade and replaced the blade adapter ring again. About a month later, sure enough, the wobble returns. Now, the up and down wobble of the saw creates enough vibration to loosen the bolt holding the blade on. I guess its time to find the real problem. I'm pretty sure the wobble is not caused by the blade adapter ring or the saw blade. Ive been told that the bearings can go out. Could this be my problem? I hope so because that would be an cheap fix compared to a spindle. But, I also know, on a drill press, a wobble is caused by a warped spindle. Before I buy any parts, or a new saw, I thought I would consult the experts.

What you we think guys? Bearing, spindle or something else... Give me some wisdom.

Thanks,

Josh

[cmoorejack]

Hey Josh,
Most of the time it is a bad inner blade washer..in wears out over time [usually from over tightening of the blade] it wears a groove on the side that rests on the spindle and sometimes the spindle will get grooved on the shoulder..you may need to replace both but check the washer first..
parts avail at ereplacementparts.com..
cmoorejack