Plastic 'plate' lower than metal base?

[Homerjh]

I have an old axi scrollsaw, one of the yellow ones.

anyhow, the round plastic thingy where the blade goes through is lower than the actual metal base/face of the saw.

now occasionally this has caused issues with smaller items as they catch when cutting.

so is this normal, or any ideas how to resolve it?

thanks

 

[marcros]

Put a shim under it. Thickness will be dependant on the problem, but a but if paper may be enough.

 

[essexcowboy]

i made mine from a scrap piece of perspex and sanded down till it was the perfect fit, keep the unsanded side up to reduce friction

 

[bodge]

My old Jet had the same issue, the plastic insert sat about 0.5mm below the metal table so I made a plywood insert and sanded it for a perfect level fit. I suspect that this is not an uncommon issue.

 

[nadnerb]

make a new table to fit over the existing table with only a slot for putting in the blade, I used 6 mm ply and it works well#
Regards
Brendan