Kapex repair question

[bonesbr549]

Ok, back when I bought my Kapex when they first came out and one of my first cuts I had a wood chip fly up and hit that boot on the back of the blade and it flew off.  I discovered that when that boot got knocked off the thin piece of plastic on the blade cover  ( that  the metal spring on the rurbber boot fits into (notch )) broke.  From looking at it it appears that the enire half of the blade cover would have to be taken off and replaced.  Unfortunately just looking at it, it appears to be a major effort just to get that piece off.  Is this something I could order the part and replace or will that require I send it in to someone and if so, I do I go about it.  It is livable but the left side drops a bit on the boot and I'm tired of knowing it's broke.   

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Bones, give the service department a call.  They are in the best position to answer your question and get this resolved to your satisfaction.  Their number is on the tool and in my signature below.

Thanks,
Shane

 

[bonesbr549]

Spoke to them this morning thanks! I just need to decide if the fix is worth the shipping to Indy! 

 

[VictorL]

I do have similar problem and shipping dilemma.  No doubt that service department will fix it fast and well. The problem is how to avoid it in future.
My saw is one year old. Paying for one way shipping this year, then two way shipping next year, then two way shipping plus parts in future is kind of costly.

What actually happening? Strong suction and momentum from spinning blade sends piece of wood toward dust port opening, then blade jams wood and breaking housing.
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This problem occurs when cutting short pieces of lumber let say from 1/2" x 1/2" x 2 " up to 3" x 3" x 2". Smaller part will break apart, bigger parts are just too heavy to fly.  
Sacrificial fence might help, but it has to be very thin (< 6mm (1/4") or I cannot to use hold down clamp. Plus it must be different for 90 degree and for 45 degree beveled cut.  Any ideas how to improve situation?

Thank you
VictorL

 

[harry_]

It looks like you are cutting a bevel on the very edge of a board. In situations like that I try to set my piece to the saw so that the off-cut is `under` the bevel of the piece I want. this leaves it somewhat trapped and helps to reduce the `projectile effect`.

Little pieces on top of the blade is just begging for trouble. YMMV