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[backwoods sawyer]

I turned the bolt a bit and ground the washer flat with the bottom of the guide this morning, will see how that works.

I keep a sacrificial hardwood board for doing just that. I also keep a second one for the clamp side when cutting soft cedar, as damaged wood is a downgrade, and when cutting thin wood there is not much for the clamp to get ahold of. I also try to not clamp low on sapwood of cedar as it compresses more then old wood, and is more prone to tearing. 

[Tom]

I was referring to your post, backwoods sawyer.

I can cut ¾" but the guide rubs each of the bed rails lifting the outer edge of the saw head as it passes over each one

I read that the blade was touching, not the guides.    I still would not even want the guides to touch.  If it is moving the head, it is moving the blade too.  Not a point of contention just a matter of opinion.  If you feel OK with your technique, it's certainly OK with me.

[backwoods sawyer]

I don't like them rubbing either, as it puts stress on the guide arm assembly. I have the old style with the motor mounted vertically with horizontal rollers. Upward pressure puts side pressure on the bearings.

[bandmiller2]

You have to know the limits of your mill,eliminate all the problem areas you can.Even if you have to mark the depth gauge ,have a routine ,quick check before each cut.If you get distracted or are in a big hurry is when you screw up,don't ask how I know. Frank C.