Table top problem

[Jimpask]

Just curious, do others find that they cut into the table top on their saw when working a project? I have the RBI Hawk 220 and feel I have the blade tension tight enough but the hole in the table top has gotten a slice in the back of the hole behind the blade from the blade somewhat bowing into the back when cutting...this "notch" seems to be perhaps 1/64th " again caused from the back of the blade hitting the backside of the hole.

Is this normal? Do other have this same kind of problem?

Thanks for your help

[CanadianScroller]

Blade stretch

I have a Delta saw with round inserts for the table. I cut lots of blank ones from thin ply. I do find that as I do lots of production work the blade will stretch. I dont seem to break too many blades but I do wear the teeth down.
This usually happens when I am stack cutting plywood. If I am using the plastic inserts from Delta, I can smell the plastic burning.....or is that the dust on my brain. Anyway, take it slower and easier and the problem will go away.
As for cutting into a metal table. Not sure how to fix that one.

[Plain_Ol_Ed]

I've had a hawk 220 for about 5 years and have not had that problem with it. It's my third saw, the first two were from other manufacturers and I did have the problem, but it was really not the saw, I was just trying to go too fast. Once I learned to slow down (really tought to do), the problem magically disappeared. Try a more agressive blade, it will let you go faster, hopefully fast enough. Or, you could try a bit more tension, the hawk blade holders seem to allow more tension than the other saws I had.

[DaddyCakes]

Hi

I have just purchased an 15 year old Hawk 220. It didn't have the notch in the rear of the table that you speak of. However, after I cut on it a few days............ it appeared. So, ....... I too think it's from trying to work too fast. I have little time these days to spend on my hobby and I expect to be able to get a lot more done in the time I have. So I "rush".

Just got some FD blades from Mike. I'm hoping that they will cut "faster" and help me relax.

DaddyCakes