[Northodox]

I have recently brought a ryobi circular saw and the plate isn't as flat as I would like it and I'm wondering if I can replace it?

 

[Steve Neul]

If you have the model number you might go to a place like toolpartsdirect and see if it is available.

 

[mdntrdr]

What is the plate made of? :smile:

 

[Northodox]

Made of metal. I've got the details on it. I just dunno whether it can be replaced because its fixed with rivets

 

[MORRIS76]

I have recently brought a ryobi circular saw and the plate isn't as flat as I would like it and I'm wondering if I can replace it?

If it's still under warranty have Ryobi replace it.

 

[Northodox]

I got it at a car boot, on the cheap

 

[woodnthings]

Metal heh? cast or stamped?

You can't bend a cast piece, and I doubt if it is on Ryobi tools, BUT you can bend a stamped base back into a flat condition by using a vise and gently pushing or pulling on the corner that is off. A circ saw base is not a reference standard for flatness regardless, so close is "close enough" for most carpentry. :yes:

 

[MT Stringer]

The bitter taste of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of the cheap price.

Sorry about your luck.

 

[Wood4Brains]

I bought a craftsman circular saw a while back. Actually, I bought three of them.

I wanted to make sure that the shoe was square and true to the base. I had to buy and return two of them before I got one that was true and that the blade would STAY square once adjusted.

Kind of a pain but I only live 20 minutes away from my local Sears so it was worth it.

 

[Northodox]

I knew it was gunna be abit nakerd. I just want to tart it up abit.