Thread: Detroit Plunge/Tracksaw

Originally Posted by Mountain Ash

Hi G. Usually the saw base should only be touching the nylon/plastic/UHMW strips set into the track and they are normally pretty slippery. Do you have cam adjusters on the saw base (that keep the saw "locked" into track) ? These might be too tight

Thanks mate

Originally Posted by Simplicity

Be very careful with using a silicon spray,around anything you want to finish.
The silicon is Evil for ruining a good finish, I personally would not have anything like that near anything i want to finish.


Cheers Matt.

Thanks mate

Originally Posted by Midnight Man

Camellia oil might help, it's "finish safe" - but I'd be concerned at it attracting sawdust and gunking up.

As others have said, a track saw shouldn't need lubrication to slide properly - if it does, IMO, not fit for purpose!

Thanks mate