Just purchased a new dewalt D24000 10" wet tile saw as an upgrade from a Harbor Freight DiamondBack 10" saw. It appears that the sliding tray was manufactured incorrectly and the middle tray wheel sits lower than the front & back ones. This is applies to both left and right side tray rollers, although the wheels on the right don't play as much of a factor in the smoothness and straightness of the sliding tray. The wheel misalignment causes a bump and slight elevation change in the tray whenever the front or back wheels leave the rail. This doesn't effect 90 cuts too much, but becomes problematic trying to get nice, straight mitered cuts. Additionally, even after trying to adjust the rail, the tray seems tight and has a rough sound when sliding - almost as if the rollers are being pushed rather than having a nice rolling/gliding action.
I can't imagine this is normal and acceptable. Put my request in for a replacement, but wanted to get feedback from others on if this was common, fixable, something you live with, etc.
Youtube video showing wheel misalignment and rough tray sliding
I can't imagine this is normal and acceptable. Put my request in for a replacement, but wanted to get feedback from others on if this was common, fixable, something you live with, etc.
Youtube video showing wheel misalignment and rough tray sliding