Originally Posted by
knewcoincepts
Lesley..
Possibly I can help with your problem. The Anvil screw is adjustable side to side to handle various blades. It also gives the ability to change the knobs from one side to the other to accomodate both RH and LH users. You do not have to use a hex key to adjust. Simply use the point of a nail file to adjust the screw. You have to do this while the screw is not under pressure from the Tee knob.
Ordinarily, the anvil screw does not have to be adjusted after setting. When they leave here, they go out with a blade installed and tensioned. However, because this frame is new in the consciousness of the metalsmith, and is different, the traditional methods require some modification for success.
If, for example, the Tee knob is tightened without a blade between the two screws, the anvil screw will become a temporary extension of the Tee knob, and will move back on its threads and become recessed. Since it is no longer slightly proud for grabbing the blade, when you tighten the Tee knob, the end of the blade gets bent.
Please try this remedy, and I think that it will rectify your problem.
Lee (they saw guy)
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