I’m not sure where the right place to post this would be, but here goes.

I bought this DW745 Type 2 saw off of Facebook Marketplace. I think it was abused. I replaced both of the elevating shafts (5140100-04 Diagram # 82 & 5140100-05 Diagram # 84). I also had to replace both of the bevel gears (5140061-65 Diagram # 56).

The aluminum housing seems to be okay and the lifting shafts move in and out without much resistance. I’m still getting this chunky movement when I raise and lower the blade.

I’m looking for advice before I go though the whole process of replacing the entire aluminum housing (Gear Case A25607 Diagram # 213) on the motor.

DeWalt DW745 Exploded Diagram

  • Casey @mander.xyzOP
    2·
    7 months ago

    I am reluctantly ordering a single wave washer here for $9.76 if you include shipping:

    5140032-75 Washer, Curved, 10.1 X 17Mm - Dewalt®

    I checked all of my local hardware stores. I think Lowes usually has these, but they said their small parts vendor hasn’t come to restock anything in a long time and they weren’t sure when they would be coming back. All other hardware stores in my area didn’t have them or staff wasn’t very helpful.

    I will keep everyone updated. I hope this is the last part that I need to order online. I’ll try to do a summary video when I’m done because I haven’t found many that really get into this level of detail on repairing this specific issue online. I’m just glad I’m keeping this thing out of the dump and I hope to start using it soon so I can start to build and repair some stuff around the house. Super excited about building a French Cleat system in my shed.

      • Casey @mander.xyzOP
        2·
        7 months ago

        Still waiting on the part. USPS is late with the shipment.

        I won’t let you down. I’ll keep ya posted. Thanks again for all the help!

      • Casey @mander.xyzOP
        1·
        6 months ago

        Still waiting on the part.

        USPS says it should be here tomorrow (05/10/2024).

        I’m looking forward to using this thing for so many projects.

      • Casey @mander.xyzOP
        1·
        6 months ago

        Got the part in but my wife went into labor. We had a 8 lb 7 oz baby!

        Obviously this is going to delay the progress of this saw project.

        I did want to mention that the bent washer isn’t very “bent”. I’m going to figure out how to provide measurements once I can get to focus on this again.

        I promise I’ll get y’all updates at some point.