Snook it in

[mailee]

Well I spent this afternoon getting the SIP table saw into the workshop and setting it up. I am grateful to my neighbour for all his help in humping it through the house and helping me assemble it while SWMBO is away. It doesn't take up as much space as I first thought and am amazed that I can still actually move around in there! I spent a few hours aligning everything and even had to move the feed cable from one side outlet to the other. Gave all the unit a good clean before I assmebled it and a good lubrication to ensure everything was working freely. It took some time to align the tables with the rubber mallet but got there in the end. This machine is a beast without a doubt as it just sounds powerful from startup. It is louder than my old Power Pro table saw but it does spin a lot faster and is fitted with a Summit sawblade. (I intend to buy a Freud later in the week) I still have some work to do on it as I ran out of time to check the squareness of the blade although I did ensure it is parallel to the mitre slot and fence. I understand that a few mambers have had problems with the mitre guage on it but on inspection it seems fine but in need of a good fence for it, I will work on that one. I do have a slight problem with the riving knife mounting but have asked for some advice from Mike C who has the same machine and has been of great help with his advice. (Thanks Mike) I will post some pics when I get my camera back off SWMBO who is in Blackpool with it for the weekend. I also encountered a problem with the plug on it as I had installed a 16amp socket to use it and then found today that the plug fitted to the machine is a 32amp one! For the time being I have hard wired it in and will buy a 16amp plug in the morning from the local Screwfix. (If I can remember my postcode) but that is another story. I did a couple of test cuts and the 90 degree position is spot on although I haven't checked the 45 degree mitre yet. I am back on the late shift tomorrow so I can play with it in the morning and get it covered in sawdust before SWMBO's return. ;D Pictures to follow.

[thallow]

mailee said:

. I am back on the late shift tomorrow so I can play with it in the morning and get it covered in sawdust before SWMBO's return. ;D

tsk tsk ;D

Mailee which model have you bought? sorry let me rephrase, which saw have you had for a long time in your workshop that you have just discovered under all that dust? ;D ;D ;D

[dom]

I think you should set up a camcorder for the next time your wife goes into the workshop ;D

[engineerone]

actually i was wondering whether your first project should be a coffin in the last piece of oak you have there ;D

a very brave decision, what excuse did your wife give you for going to blackpool? a cake decorating conference at least if she was going to a spending weekend you would have some room to manouvre when she wonders what that shiny item that has given you more room not less in the workshop

good luck with the funeral planning


paul

[colincott]

dom said:

I think you should set up a camcorder for the next time your wife goes into the workshop ;D

Now that would be funny ;D

[mailee]

It is the 01446 12" model I bought Thallow, cheap off e-bay. Well Paul being the devious guy I am I actually paid for her trip to Blackpool which was a ball room dancing competition. She didn't win anything but had a good time so I am on a winner already. ;D As for the coffin I haven't enough Oak but do have a lot of MDF lying around from the computer desk job so looks like it will be a poorpers funeral. I have had a spring clean in the workshop so she probably won't even notice, (he stated rubbing his lucky Rabbits foot) ;D

[mailee]

Here finally are the pics of the new saw installed in the workshop
I had to say goodbye to Old faithful after I dismantled it ready for the scrapheap:


I shall use the old madified top as an assembly table on top of the new saw so no waste.
I now seem to have more room in the shop as the footprint is actually smaller than the old one:


It is the rails for the fence which take up more room but these I can live with. It also has a set of wheels fitted to the saw and is surprising ly easy to move considering the weight of this thing

I had to fit a new piece of extraction hose in the cabinet as the original one was broken and of a poor quality

I also had to modify the riving knife mounting as some of the parts were missing although the manual isn't very clear on the mounting of the knife. I have to thank Mike C on the other forum for all his help in this as he owns the same saw and described in detail the parts that make up the mounting. I used two heavy duty penny washers for clamping the knife:

and had to fit two adjustment bolts and locknuts as two of the originals were missing

I can now state the riving knife is solid and with modifying the slot will also sit just below the blade top and retract into the table:

I am very happy with the fence as it glides so smoothly and locks into place rock solid. With the addition of the micro adjuster and the magnifying element it is a joy to use:

I fitted the crown guard although normally I don't use this. I found that the extraction is so good on this saw (my old one used to throw dust everywhere even when the extractor was fitted) I will fit some hose to the crown guard if I can find a long enough length to clear the table. After cleaning all the workings inside the case the rise and fall wheel and the blade tilt are so smooth and easy to use. It certainly beats crawling under the table an my hands and knees to wrestle with the motor and two locking knobs while trying to keep the blade in line as my old saw warranted! I finshed the morning by fitting the 16amp plug and socket to it so I can if necessary unplug and move the saw. Oh and by the way, sorry to dissapoint all you guys but after showing SWMBO the new aquisition and explaining my old one was worn out she accepted the purchase without any fuss. ;D Mind you that was only after I had showed her the new computer desk which she loved. Looks like I may have free range for more tools again then. ;D

[dom]

That's great maille, I'm happy for you

[andy]

Mailee

Just an observation
Dust extraction to the front?
Have you got the panels back to front
I would have thought the extraction should be to the rear myself

[leschicken]

My first post here, been lurking for a while once I had found out where you lot had gone, Alf and scrit to name two of the posters who have helped a lot of people and myself.

Mailee

Nice to see you ready to take on the world. I have the 10" sip which I am very pleased with, had it for a couple of years.

I would like to make a suggestion on the safety side. You have the extract pipe coming out of the front of the machine running to the left of the saw. When cutting with the fence set up as you have, you will walk on the left hand side of the saw to retrieve the wood. The extract hose is a trip hazard and you need to be careful.

My extract comes out of the back of the saw and goes to the right which is completely out of the way of any walking.

Les

[9fingers]

Welcome in Les.

It's good in here. Nice and friendly, warm and snug.

Bob

[dom]

Welcome Les good to have you here.

[mailee]

Yes Les I realise that the hose exits at the front of the cabinet and it is on the wrong way around but i can't use it the other way as I use the right of the saw for walking around. At the left it is too tight and the extractor is eventually going there. I am used to working this way with my old saw so it is no real problem. I will have to move the hose so I don't trip over it while i am using the saw but eventually it will all be piped in so then out of the way.

[engineerone]

seems to me there is a logic to providing it with a right angled joint out of wherever it comes, going straight down to another on the floor which then goes where you want. you will though really need a cross over over the top to stop you maybe falling over it.

some times elf and safety does make some sense.

paul

[thallow]

Hey Les, I remember that 'tag' from the last place! Its great in here, put your feet up and I will make you a brew! ;D ;D ;D

[leschicken]

Cheers two sugars for me and some digestives would be nice !!!!

Les