Hi guys, I received mine a couple of days ago, I just tried it today without a blade and it vibrates a lot , like a chipping hammer is that normal? My electric Milwaukee does not feel like that.Thanks
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If you run the bare tool it will vibrate more since it has nothing to work against to dampen the vibrations. Put a blade in the saw and use it to compare. Mine vibrates a bit but not out of line with my corded saw.
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To me its got the feel of a butterfly knife, and it looks like a stiletto knife, and with the little piece it opens almost the same speed like a switchblade I think. I really like it but is the blade suppose to have a wobble in it if not then I need to get it fixed.
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I also bought saw from amazon but haven't had any problems with blade, putting in or taking out.Maybe a defect of some type. sorry I couldn't be of more help,ed palmer
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Lori, you can ask to replace your tool just to see if that will make a difference. That's what I did and the replacement was same. I haven't tried the REAL thing, Fein MultiMaster to compare but, I think, Rockwell is just made to work this way. Although nothing came off due to vibration on mine. Good Luck!
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No, that was a disappointment for me at first. But after using it a few times, it isn't really that bad. It runs so smoothly that the sawdust doesn't fly all over the place. There is little to no vibration with this saw, I think that really helps. Takes me just a few minutes to clean up after a good several hours at the saw. It's a GREAT saw, even without the ability to hook up a shop vac. HEADS & TAILS above my first saw purchase that had a vac hook-up!
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MY issues with the new saw were the paint on the table top scratching too easy. I had my table powder coated and that solved that issue. I also had trouble with the lower blade clamp not holding blades. After several discussions with the manufacturer, I was told I was tightening the knob to tight and causing the clamp housing to bend (?) I had a machinist make me a lower blade clamp out of good steel and that fixed the problem.
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I had the same problem when I first attached the blade....and the instructions sucked; I had to figure out how to do it myself. Vibrated so bad that I couldn't hold it. I simply took the blade off and flipped it over and reattached it and that solved it completely. It runs as smoothly and powerfully as I could want now.
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Press the drill bit against the surface to feel the pulsing. Unloaded, the only difference is the sound it makes. Also make sure the hammer function is fully engaged
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I agree that the slide action is less than perfectly smooth but I think it's a great saw in most other aspects and don't see the slide action as a problem. I really don't know why DeWalt has this issue but it doesn't affect my use of the saw. The ability to cut WIDE material is a great trade off. If you're cutting 2x4, 2x6 or moldings, the slide isn't used anyway. Also, after using the saw for a while you probably won't notice the slide action.The shadow light is also less than "perfect" but once you get used to using that you can literally split a pencil line with the blade. I think it's a great tool. I agree that the slide action is less than perfectly smooth but I think it's a great saw in most other aspects and don't see the slide action as a problem. I really don't know why DeWalt has this issue but it doesn't affect my use of the saw. The ability to cut WIDE material is a great trade off. If you're cutting 2x4, 2x6 or moldings, the slide isn't used anyway. Also, after using the saw for a while you probably won't notice the slide action.The shadow light is also less than "perfect" but once you get used to using that you can literally split a pencil line with the... » Read More I agree that the slide action is less than perfectly smooth but I think it's a great saw in most other aspects and don't see the slide action as a problem. I really don't know why DeWalt has this issue but it doesn't affect my use of the saw. The ability to cut WIDE material is a great trade off. If you're cutting 2x4, 2x6 or moldings, the slide isn't used anyway. Also, after using the saw for a while you probably won't notice the slide action.The shadow light is also less than "perfect" but once you get used to using that you can literally split a pencil line with the blade. I think it's a great tool. « Show Less
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Mine vibrates quite hard. It is enough that I don't have to use the voltage. Make sure that the batteries are charged completely. If they are older you may have to replace them.
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I also have the Ryobi 18v and it doesn't vibrate violently like this Dewalt. Is much quieter as well. My ears ring after a few seconds of use.
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I wish I could answer. Amazon shipped me a corded Milwaukee drill which had to be returned. It was nice to see the future outlined by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, where your order will be delivered via drone, in just minutes. How's about just getting my order correct once in a while. I have had very bad experiences on Amazon.......wont order anything from them again.
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I used the tool yesterday on a ride and did not have any problems. Sounds as if something is bent or is there any dirt in the tool.
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Mine is a very low mileage model. But I can say it is a pleasure to use after having some low cost sanders in the past. I think, even with extended usage, the vibration level is low enough to not cause any stress from using it.
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my also had a knock/slamming sound, in number 2 only, I drove up to my homedepot and tested the same drill there and it sounded exactly the same...the tool person said also, it is normal
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I have the cheaper Milwaukee tool and it is not near the quality as this one. It started making noise after a short time. So i bought this tool and it has proven to be problem free. I have driven many 3" long drywall screws in wood using this tool with a Milwaukee impact driver and still no problems.
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That doesn't sound good, it sounds like a part is loose in the motor, I would personally return it. I bought 2 and they hummed and purred, there was no grinding noise at all. Hope this helps.