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   WillGeorge | Dec 29, 2008 08:02pm | #1

   Run the saw.. IF IT will track on the wheels.. I only go as tight as in when the blade runs without vibrating? And then one more turn of the knob.

   My Ricon 18" will cut straight and true.. Except for Operator mistakes!

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   msp100 | Dec 29, 2008 08:29pm | #2

   Thanks, I'm going to try that.  I spoke with Techsupport.  They are blaming the problem on the timberwolf blade I'm using.  They said they tend to be slightly longer causing them not to register with their tension scale.  That would explain it.  They recommend the '1/4" deflection rule'.  Which is what I used in the first place.  They don't seem to hold a whole of lot of faith in their scale.

   It's a shame, it would be a great feature if it worked.

    

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Dec 31, 2008 05:53pm | #4

   If you want to use Timberwolf blades... simply measure around the wheels with the tension relaxed to see what lenght you really need.

   Sarge..

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   jpat | Dec 31, 2008 01:12am | #3

   Msp100,

   I have the same saw for almost a year, that thing they call a tensioning gauge is a joke...That said, I love the saw have had no problems with it all.  I hope tech support is not telling you not to use the timberwolf bands. I have found them to be awesome, and not needing a great deal of tension. Go to their Website and adjust the tension to what they call the flutter test, works great.

   Good Luck,

   John

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   msp100 | Dec 31, 2008 08:47pm | #5

   Thanks for the tip John.  I used the ol' index finger method to get it going.  I'll defintely check that website.  Other than that, the machine's running great.  I'm very pleased.

   Shawn