Are the detent locks solid, or is there play before you clamp down?
1758300
The specific 45 degree and 0 are solid lock ins.The varying sizes are all tightening by hand.The only issue I have run into was the squealing it makes when swinging the adjustment arm around to the right angle.
1758301
Yes there is some play, but when you lock it down it is fine. The fences are easy to align. I had no problem with them. They saw is excellent.
1758302
It does the job, but I wouldn't buy another. Blade got caught on a small knot in apiece of hardwood and shattered the fences. I was told it wasn't under warranty because it was misused (guess I missed the part about not cutting irregularily shaped pieces of hardwood trim in the manual); ended up buying new fences online instead of packing it up and leaving it at some shop that might or might not have honored the warrenty.
1758303
There is a "little" play, but the detent locks are pretty solid and accurate. If you're a perfectionist (like me), then they're good enough to get you in the ballpark, but you'll want to fine tune your miter cuts to make sure everything lines up just so. If you're ok with buttering things up with a little wood filler/caulking, then they're more then sufficient. Hope this helps!
1758304
I found the detents to be pretty solid, no play before clamping down. The fences, however were near impossible to properly align.
1789295
I haven't had any issues (knock wood) with this lock jamming. This is my second one. Perhaps there isn't enough room between the lock and the brake disc that is causing difficulty with removing the lock. There is a certain technique and patience needed when using this lock.
1256440
We locked ours with a small padlock through the hole in the post that goes though cent of wheel. It prevents the bar from turning.
672211
No, the locks are not heavy duty. The locks are good only for keeping the curious out of your box. Remember, the box is made from plastic. If you truly want security, then get a steel box.
189738
no, sorry no locks....but,i used them to keep my refrigerator....and it doesn't move unless i pull or push it....
2077800
Did not have that problem. The set was a gift but she says all works fine. Might check to see if you are pushing them down far or hard enough to actually lock. Good luck!
426543
It does lock down and you are correct-it is the little plastic part with the lever that is the locking mechanism. The lock is a bit stiff, however, I did find by accident when assembling that there is an "up" and a "down" - you might try inverting the black plastic parts and see if that doesn't make a difference in your ability to engage the lock. Hope this helps.
1871210
Ours does lock. Twist it around until it falls into place. It shouldn't move.
917210
Have mine for months now... rock solid. There is no movement in the locked postition at all.
1273670
Nope. It locked good so far for me, the only problem is you need to keep tighten up the bolt or it would loosen by itself.
1182058
You will need clamps. But read reviews for product before you buy. Just sayin'
791436
I have not tested it, but it closes very tightly without locking it by closing the two clamps on each side.
2033141
It does lock on pretty tight but I found that if you twist counter clockwise it will release easily. Once you get it down it will be easier it took me a little time to figure it out too.
46518
There is no locking mechanism. I haven't used them that much, but the friction of the wood tends to hold it in place for me. I wouldn't rely on that too much, though.
1319971
Not really a locking clamp but goes in very tight and mine has never came out and I have pulled it around garage.
210078
There is two different types of locks. One goes down with the auction and the other ones are the clamp locks unlock those first
2231379
Yes the break locks! You will need that for day-to-day use. Mine was the first review and is now for sale. Llrcb50@yahoo.com