another 16a

**pommyphil** · 11th April 2008, 02:55 PM

I've just unpacked and run my new Hafco 16a. Investigating a noise I found the blade is slapping against the main column,at rest there is only 8mm clearance between blade and upright, is this normal? Band feels pretty tight but I've had to max out the tension to get it and it's still slapping. The next blade will be shorter, but will that stop the slap, or must I put a block between blade and frame? I know there are heaps of 16a s out there so hopefully someone can help.The blade by the way is exactly the recommended 2950mm.

**martrix** · 11th April 2008, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by pommyphil

I. Investigating a noise I found the blade is slapping against the main column,at rest there is only 8mm clearance between blade and upright, is this normal?

yes, its one of the short comings of the BP...no biggie, as enough tension will stop it happening.

Originally Posted by pommyphil

Band feels pretty tight but I've had to max out the tension to get it and it's still slapping. The next blade will be shorter, but will that stop the slap, or must I put a block between blade and frame? I know there are heaps of 16a s out there so hopefully someone can help.The blade by the way is exactly the recommended 2950mm.

I get my blades at 2945, 2950 is too big IMHO.

**Calm** · 11th April 2008, 06:18 PM

I get mine at 2930 minimum and they are usually very close to that. I have never had a problem with blade slapping.

The supplied blade is useless so it wont cut stright until you buy another one. i use C&S saw service in Melbourne they freight all over Australia.

Good luck on the purchase mine is great to use.

**pommyphil** · 11th April 2008, 06:45 PM

Thanks guys, H&F have said they'll send a couple of their Starret blades under warranty,be interesting to see if they are shorter,good service though.

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