Hi Randy,

 

RBI's of recent vintage come with a long metal rod that attaches to the top of the stand and extend vertically to contact the bottom outside edge of the table to prevent this.  Apparently this must be a chronic problem with the saws and the rod idea is an attempt to prevent shifting.  You might be able to try the same thing with a length of 1/4" all thread if there is a hole available in the top of the stand that is in a convenient location.   

 

My first RBI had the same problem occasionally, and I just tried to be careful not to put too much pressure on the table.  My new one has the rod thing and I don't have a problem with it. 

 

Good luck,

Bruce

Thanks for the reply, I thought that maybe I was not the only one experiencing this problem.  I will look and see If I have something to fix it with.

I don't have a digital camera, so when I tried to get someone to hold the scrollsaw over the scanner, it just didn't work well.

Randy

I noticed that my RBI table was solid, until I tightened the table in its position.  It was somehow lifting itself off its glide, and rocking a bit.  I took the table all the way off and noticed some greasy-woody substance, reminded me of grease you use to grease your car, but wood like, not black.  The kind that has been hanging around your ball joints for a few years.  I got out my xylene(Goof Off with out the perfume), and cleaned it good.  Now it works much better.  I did 5 animal puzzles today and did not need to reset it one time.  I think all my saw needed was a good dose of xylene.

Randy