Craftsman TS3650 Instruction Manual
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1. Good advice on various blades Starting with the power of the machine you don t want to take a feed rate which excessively loads the motor but you also don t want a feed rate which builds up too much heat have seen too many woodworkers rip lumber at such slow feed rates that they burn the wood and foul the blade If you re burning your wood you are probably moving too slow or your blade is very dull DONE google cabinet saw DONE google best table saw http Awww woodmagazine com wood story jhtm storyid templatedata wood story data 1164985031812 xml Tool Review Mid Priced Tablesaws http Awww woodmagazine com wood story jhtm storyid templatedata wood story data 1164985031812 xml a This review is available for download for 4 952. 1 http www amazon com exec obidos ASIN B0000302Q7 ref nosim 15053889 20 1 1100 and free shipping 2 amp http www lowes com lowes Ikn action productDetail amp productld 93023 70 DW 746X amp bc c 1 amp 1321 and store pick up 3 G Accessories 1 G 52 Precision Fence Rail System DW7464 Printed 18 10 3 31 07 1 2 a a DRD Pers http Awww dewalt com us products attachment_detail asp productID 1801 Pricing 1 htto Avwww amazon com exec obidos ASIN B0000302QD ref nosim 15053889 20 1 206 4 G Could buy the plain DW746 and buy a fence separately 1 G http Awww amazon com s ref nb_ss_hi 002 9117502 0836809 url search alias 3Dtools amp field keywords dw746 1 a 949 2 Not that much in terms of price savings 5 amp Amazon has some bundles 1 G DeWalt DW746 UTSP Ultimate Table Saw Package DW746 DW7464 DW7463 DW7466 DW7461 DW7460 amp DW 7469 1 2 a a 1880 2 amp DeWalt DW746 PP 52 Table Saw Pro Package DW746 DW7464 DW7460 amp DW7466 1 2 a a 6 G Research 1 G Amazon customer reviews http www amazon com gp product customer reviews B0000302Q7 sr 1 3 gid 1174971576 ref cm_cr_dp_pt 002 9 117502 0836809 ie UTF8 amp n 22801 3 amp s hi amp qid 1 174971576 amp sr 1 3 As 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 http Awww amazon com DeW alt DW746 PP Package DW 7464 DW 7460 dp BOOOBMKEYO ref sr_1_5 002 9 117502 0836809 i
3. Buy a good middle grade contractors saw and upgrade the fence to an Incra TS III You won t regret it If you can t find someone who has a TS who can help you out and you still desire to read more then here s a few titles Two different books with the same name but different authors The Table Saw Book One author s name is Cristoforo can t remember the other author s name but the book is published by Taunton Press Another good one is called Table Saw Basics The last one has plans for pushsticks feather boards outfeed tables etc While at a woodworking show realized that a saw purchase is really two purchases the table saw and the fence system And in reality the fence system is really the first decision with the table saw second While wandering about this woodworking show the importance for the largest cast iron table top became obvious Also don t expect to be cutting sheet material exactly and precisely in half at 48 so a 32 fence system is good for now 9 a http www toolsofthetrade net articles showarticle asp articlelD 1560 amp position 2 amp type article amp partID 1 1 a 2 a Contractors also use these heavy stable tools as lower cost cabinet saws in woodshops Although they can be as accurate as cabinet saws they re significantly less expensive and somewhat mobile The DeWalt saw is my favorite like its drive system fence and dust collection feature a DeWalt DW746X 10 amp Choosing A Tablesa
4. It makes cleaner cuts than a rip blade yet can handle ripping chores that a crosscut blade can t Only for heavy duty ripping of very thick hardwoods will swap the LU86 for a dedicated rip blade In comparison to it s 60 tooth cousin the LU88 the 40 tooth LU86 offers a slightly less polished edge but handles thicker materials more easily and is more versatile in the range of cuts and materials it ll handle It cuts cleanly enough to use for nearly all crosscuts in hard and soft woods It does well in most plywoods too splintering only slightly on the underside The thin kerf body and shape of the teeth help this blade glide through tough woods even with average size saws and has an effortless feel when cutting 2 amp This will be my recommendation to family and friends looking for a good all around blade that will work well in a modest saw without breaking the bank It ll see use in my saw for everyday use and as a back up to my Forrest WWII 2 G LU88R010 1 http Awww epinions com content_226312687236 by woody2 Printed 18 10 3 31 07 1 DRD Pers 1 amp The LU88 is somewhat of an exception for a crosscut blade The aggressive hook angle gives it the ability to rip respectably well on stock lt 1 thick with minimal burning minimal tearout and at a surprisingly fast feedrate Moderately thick pine hard maple cherry black walnut and oak were all handled with similar ease I ve even ripped 6 4 elm with it It s difficu
5. I moved the fence and locked it down found play front to rear of 01 inches 8 10 from the blade Minus might be okay but not plus The further got away from the blade out into the 48 precision fence extension table the play in the fence appears to get much worse So recently added an Incura TSIII 32 table saw fence system to my inventory and now think I m finally happy with my DW746 Against the TSIII my mitre slot bows inward toward the fence 002 inches just as approach the blade then heads back out to zero at the end of the table threw away the blade guard and splitter added a ZCI and 3rd party splitter that can remove replace with two fingers I d still buy the DW746 but not the sliding table nor the precision fence system Instead I d figure the cost of a 3rd party fence system into the budget and plan on building my own right hand extension and out feed tables as a first probject The cast iron top is concave by about 2 or 3 thou from corner to corner but guess that s reasonable these days The big selling point for me was the fact that the motor is below the table and not sticking out the back Since work in a cluttered garage need all the space can get and love that can park this workhorse right up next to the wall got the deal with the mobile base included and it is excellent The splitter blade guard won t allow me to tilt the blade to 45 degrees For the most part though if space is
6. amounts of cast iron and steel to minimize vibration and increase accuracy A cabinet saw is characterized by having a closed cabinet base Cabinet saws usually have electric induction motors in the 3 to 5 hp 2 to 4 kW range For home use this type of motor typically requires that a heavy circuit be installed in the US this requires a 220V outlet The motor is enclosed within the cabinet and drives the blade with three parallel v belts Cabinet saws are heavier and offer the following advantages over contractor saws heavier construction for lower vibration and increased durability a cabinet mounted trunnion the mechanism that incorporates the sawblade mount and allows for height and tilt adjustment improved dust collection due to the totally enclosed cabinet and common incorporation of a dust collection port In general cabinet mounted trunnions are easier to adjust than table mounted trunnions Keep the blade guard in place whenever possible If you do not like the guard that came with the saw it is possible to purchase aftermarket guards of various configurations Note that one of the main functions of a typical blade guard is to act as a splitter which helps prevent the cut in the wood from closing and pinching the back of the blade and kicking back Sometimes the blade guard is more of a danger than a safety feature most commonly during smaller cuts less than 3 inches and cuts with a push stick and should be removed G Keeping a tab
7. the rip fence it would deflect about 0 002 at that point These are all VERY respectable numbers and compare favorably to premium replacement fences 3 http www toolsofthetrade net articles showarticle asp articlelD 2188 amp position 0 amp type article 1 Very positive review 4 amp http www ridgidforum com forum showthread php t 5843 1 2 10 11 12 G Although am satisfied with the saw there is that arbor issue that most seem to have There is clearly a low spot on the arbor This really doesn t bother me because use my router for dados a Also there is a little vibration probably fix with better belt oh one more thing when made my first cut with the stock blade the cut came out jagged and there was much vibration thought that the saw had been damaged and considered returning it to HD decided to try an old blade that had and it cut straight can t believe that the stock blade was warped a will try to get Rigid to send me a new blade and arbor Also the blade wrenches it came with are pathetic have had the blade off only twice so far and they are already bent and slip off the arbor Ill have to find a couple of REAL wrenches that are flat enough and long enough to do the job As you know the 3650 comes with a flat automotive type belt don t think you ll find a better belt and if you did you would have to change the pulleys too Have you tried adjusting the belt tension t
8. 0 table saw Yesterday was the first time that really used the set to cut a wide dado 3 4 by 1 2 deep The set was dead on and cut a slot within 0 003 0 005 of 3 4 The cuts were straight effortless and easily repeatable The saw did not feel bogged down The dados were cut both with and across the grain of maple veneer plywood and were completely chip free was amazed 1 http Awww woodworking com dcforum DCForum D5 6144 htm 9 G Probably buy a blade for cutting acrylic 1 G To what extent can shape the acrylic by simply scoring and bending it to produce the cuts 2 G http www sdplastics com acrylic html 1 Use metal cutting saw blades and drills which are ground for acrylic sheet 2 G amp Use hollow ground high speed blades with no set and at least 5 teeth per inch Carbide tipped blades with a triple chip tooth will give the smoothest cuts Set the blade height about 1 8 above the height of the material This will reduce edge chipping 3 amp Feed the work slowly and smoothly Lubricate the blade with soap or beeswax to minimize gumming from the masking adhesive Be sure the saw is up to full speed before beginning the cut Water cooling the blade is suggested for thicknesses over 1 4 especially if edge cementing will be performed 3 G http Awww generalsaw com resource plastic_tips htm 1 there are essentially two types of Acrylic sheet Cast Acrylic and Extruded Acrylic 2 amp The combination of th
9. 49 75 474 a a Try to find a Home Depot 10 off coupon Apparently could use a Lowe s coupon if necessary Accessories 1 Dado insert 1 http Awww amazon com Leecraft RG 1 RIDGID TS3650 Clearance dp BOOO6FKJGY D A AON Printed 18 10 3 31 07 2 Printed 18 10 3 31 07 DRD Pers 1 22 2 amp Positive reviews 7 Research 1 G Press Release http news thomasnet com fullstory 25150 2 http benchmark 20m com reviews RidgidTS3650 RidgidTS3650Review htm 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 believe its features place it in the high end category which makes the TS3650 a very good value G The table height is 36 5 inches which is just a tad high G The saw took about 4 hours to assemble but because it was aligned so well out of the box did not require any significant time to align mainly just checking to see that it was The TS3650 uses a cradle made of a single piece iron casting which seems to be very stout The saw also incorporates an easy to remove and replace splitter guard device A single screw is all it takes to install the system onto the saw nice integrated mobile base that comes standard G The blade raise tilt functions are fairly high resolution at 10 turns per inch of raise and 29 5 turns for 45 degrees of tilt There are adjustable stops for blade angle which can be accessed easily from the top of the table Both the raise and tilt functions are accurate and ea
10. CTURE PROOF AND ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH MOVING OR SERRATED BLADES http Awww2 seton ca G See items S5056 S5059 Not recommended for use with motorized cutting equipment 4 amp There are four general classes of table saws benchtop table saws contractor saws cabinet saws and hybrid saws 1 a http en wikibooks org wiki Transwiki Table_saw 5 Push Shoe http home att net waterfront woods Articles PushShoe htm 1 a No This is a very good idea should use it rather than a push stick a How to make a featherboard http www woodzone com tips featherboard htm Some useful table saw jigs http plansnow com tablesawacc htm 8 http www woodworking com ww101et table cfm 1 a 2 3 a 4 a 5 6 a 7 8 9 a 10 if time proves the fence a pain use your extra money towards a good after market fence Biesemeyer Unifence Incra are probably the three most popular A good fence can make even a marginal saw a great tool About a year age purchased a Dewalt DW 746 with a mobile base for around 900 Have been very satisfied with it so far It is better than a contractor s saw in that the motor is under the table not hanging off the back This allows for storage closer to the wall It is also not as expensive as a cabinet model If were to buy a bench saw would not pay much more than 200 I never have figured out why anybody would buy the Dewal
11. DRD Pers 1 Table Saw 1 Plan 1 DONE Buy the Ridgid TS3650 2 amp DONE Buy a push shoe see if they have one at Home Depot else could buy the Craftsman one that Sears has 1 G Usea push shoe rather than a push stick 1 amp Push Shoe http home att net waterfront woods Articles PushShoe htm 1 This is a very good idea should use it rather than a push stick 2 G Safety and the Table Saw Push Sticks and Hold Down Devices http Awww woodshopdemos com safe 4 htm 3 a Pre made 1 http www sears com sr javasr product do 7BV_UseBVCookie Yes amp pid 00932190000 amp cat Power Tool Acce ssories amp subcat Tool Safety amp vertical T OOL amp ihtoken 1 2 G htto www vermontamerican com Products productdetail htm G 190912 amp GRP 1909128 amp 1 70515 3 amp Make or buy a featherboard 1 G How to make a featherboard http www woodzone com tips featherboard htm 2 G http Awww woodcraft com family aspx FamilyID 1651 1 12 3 G http Awww amazon com Bench Dog 10 005 Feather Loc Featherboard dp B000051WS9 1 a 17 4 G Magnetic more expensive probably keep it in mind and upgrade if necessary 1 http www highlandwoodworking com index asp PageAction VIEW PROD amp Prod ID 7534 1 a 50 5 G Can see what they have at Home Depot 4 amp Buy an inexpensive push block or two 1 http www amazon com gp product B0000223VM ref pd_cp_hi_title 002 9117502 0836809 pf_rd_m ATVPDKIKXOD
12. ER amp pf_rd_s center 41 amp pf_rd_r 1 EBOWOAGR1T8SBDZKV7R amp pf_rd_t 201 amp pf_rd_p 277661601 amp pf_rd_i B000051WS9 5 amp Buy azero clearance insert one or more for use with different blades 1 G They come solid you customize it by passing the specific blade up through it 2 amp Dado insert for the Ridgid 1 http www amazon com Leecraft RG 1 RIDGID TS3650 Clearance dp BOOO6FKJGY 1 22 2 amp Positive reviews 3 G Make your own http Awww hoistman com HoistMan ZCltute htm Probably buy non silicone wax for use on the top of the table saw to keep it from rusting Possibly buy a better saw blade 1 G Maybe Forrest WWII 2 http www forrestsawblades com 3 G DeWalt DW7657 1 http www amazon com DeW alt DW 7657 General Purpose Blade dp BOOOHOVSHW ref pd_bbs_sr_1 002 9117502 0836809 ie UTF8 amp s hi amp qid 1 175312167 amp sr 8 1 2 http www amazon com DW7657 10 Inch General Purpose W oodworking dp BOOOO8K2TZ 3 http www epinions com content_220309917316 linkin_id 8003929 1 After owning it for just a short time I m convinced that this has got to be the best value on the market I m a staunch supporter of the venerable Forrest WWII blade and am favorably impressed with the similar Ridge Carbide TS2000 but am also extremely impressed with the DW 7657 so far It s difficult to distinguish cuts made between the two blades Both are so good that it s difficult to even spot saw marks One of the w
13. ade alignment and floor space 3 a Those cabinet mounted trunnions can be aligned in minutes you align the table to the blade not the trunnions to the table It also weighs 425 a full 125 more than a good contractor saw which makes it incredibly stable 4 a Workbench rated the 22124 first over the Jet SS DW746 and a version of the GI w aluminum fence 5 amp One exception The blade guard did not make me happy When complained about it they Orion sent me a new one but it wasn t any better 3 G http www epinions com content_184778395268 1 G amp As previously stated the Leitz blade is very good It cuts nearly as well as my beloved Forrest WWII it won t hold up to as many sharpenings because the teeth are smaller but for a stock blade it s excellent most are junk 2 amp But a20 off sale combined with a 100 Craftsman Club member discount plus a 10 internet coupon and free delivery brought a 949 machine to 594 with delivery plus a little something for the governor 3 a After 8 months of moderately heavy use I m still very pleased with the saw probably more so than when it was new I ve experienced no problems I ve adjusted to the cheaper handwheels and the heavier fence and have come to really appreciate the leg kick off paddle that allows my full attention to remain on the workpiece 3 DeWalt DW746X 1 http www dewalt com us products tool_detail asp productlD 253 2 Pricing
14. an issue as it is for me you can t go wrong with this saw Delivery etc was excellent with Eagle superb here in the Richmond VA area Guys moved it right into the shop without being asked Put the base on the saw first as it comes out of the box upside down much easier The dust collection system although not bad could be better 2 http www popularwoodworking com features tablesaw2 htm ds a DeWalt DW746 review 4 a NO Delta 36 732 see negative reviews at Amazon com 5 Delta 36 L31X BC50 X5 1 http Awww deltamachinery com index asp e 136 amp p 4739 1 Five year warranty 2 amp with Biesemeyer Fence 2 G Thisis acabinet saw Big and heavy and pricey 3 Pricing 1 G http Awww amazon com Delta 36 L31X BC50 Horsepower Biesemeyer Extension dp BOOOOA25Y8 ref sr_1_5 002 9 117502 0836809 ie UTF8 amp s hi amp qid 1 174970313 amp sr 1 5 1 a 4 G Research 1 G Amazon customer reviews http www amazon com gp product customer reviews BOO00A25Y 8 ref cm_cr_dp_2_1 002 9117502 0836809 ie U TF8 amp customer reviews sort 5Fby SubmissionDate amp n 228013 Printed 18 10 3 31 07 2000 DRD Pers 1 agree with a couple of other reviews that the side extension table is bowed in the middle You can t help but have a ridge next to the cast steel table on the RH side This causes the fence to stick at this point so you have to lift it slightly 2 G After setup about 8 hours of time p
15. de to miter slot miter slot to fence and more splitter some are better than others none is just plain dangerous zero clearance plate there are times when this can be important blade guard often not used it does have a purpose pushsticks and shoes a secure wood pusher can keep your fingers out of harm s way Some can be dangerous hold down devices for some ripping operations they can be a great help table top a clean polished top can let you feel the wood being cut That is good the wood some wood wet warped twisted very figured can really be dangerous to cut dress eye protection hearing protection and right dress is important some general good ideas sort of a miscellany but still important like not reaching over the saw blade or having both feet securely on the floor or unplugging the power when changing blades and more ACDCOMNDOARWND A ooooogcoa0o0ao a Printed 18 10 3 31 07 6 aN 1 a 2 a 3 G DRD Pers Tips on alignment http www woodshopdemos com safe 2 htm amp NO Would it be possible to use a chain metal mail metal mesh glove that saw Von s deli workers use No protection more harm than good http acc co nz wem001 groups external_ip documents internet wcm000717 pdf http www perfectfitglove com products product_detail asp id 32 amp catID 1 amp pseriesid 7 G NOTE METAL MESH GLOVES ARE NOT CUT OR PUN
16. dial indicator it s invaluable for getting your alignment just right got mine at littlemachineshop com 5 htto Avww woodworkweb com woodwork article182 html 1 2 very impressed with the mobile base The controls on the Ridgid were smooth and easy to use but one would expect smooth on a new tool One of the most important purposes of a table saw is ripping wood and having a good rip fence is a must We found the rip fence on the ridgid OK not fabulous just OK This is not a bad thing for a contractors saw There is a micro adjustment which is also OK Moving the fence back and forth was nice and smooth and when it was locked in place it was solid We found the fence was not too hard to adjust as it was slightly out of alignment from the factory The other thing we liked about the rip fence and the saw a very decent extension like 36 inches to the right of the blade and 12 to the left of the blade G The next thing we looked for was the alignment of the blade to the mitre slots Most woodworkers don t realize that the under carriage of the blade is adjustable and should be adjusted so that the blades are perfectly aligned with the mitre slots This is where perfectly non binding ripped wood comes from To our delight there was NO adjustments needed to the trunion assembly it was off slightly but was well within the tolerances of working with wood DRD Pers 4 The blade that comes with the Ridgid looked OK but w
17. e UTF8 amp s hi amp qid 1 174971576 amp sr 1 5 1280 a a a a a a The fence Its a complete pain to align can t count how many torn up pieces of paper had to use as shims The aluminum extrusion used on the face is noodly enough that if the clamps are overtightened it will deflect locally around each bolt During use it can deflect slightly under pressure Not enough to cause binding but it will leave burn marks or a rough finish on your cut just to note use a Forrest Woodworker II blade The Miter slots They just arent machined well had a lot of trouble getting an aftermarket miter gauge to slide without binding after checking it with a block of wood and some shims noticed that the slot width varies greatly some careful work with a file corrected the issues but shouldn t have had to do that The Miter gage Looked like junk Feels like junk Got a Woodhaven around the same time as a gift so I ve never used the one that came with the saw The Extension wings Stamped steel junk slapped on to cut costs knew they were junk going in and as soon as could afford to replaced them with the cast iron ones Much much better don t recommend the sliding table So finally purchased a precision guage set Neither the blade nor the fence were square to the mitre guage slot was able to adjust the blade alignment and re adjust the sliding table but was never able to solve the problem with the fence When
18. e opted to use our tried and true Freud Glueline Rip 60 tooth crosscut and combination blades because we know what they produce After installing the Freud Glueline rip and turning on the saw we were very impressed with the smooth very low vibration and overall tightness of the saw Part of this we deemed was the extra attention Ridgid paid to the pulley and special multi band belt that connects the motor to the saw blade An excellent choice for smooth operation 5 amp If we have any fault with the saw or really with the accessories like most saws in this category the mitre gauges are only OK If you want or need good cross cutting with your table saw a sled or one of the aftermarket mitre gauges would be a good choice 6 amp Unknown 1 G Some the high points of this saw are its quiet relative to others low vibration cutting ability well thought out adjustment controls ease of moving it around the shop with it s lift system this is the best out there dead on accurate fence this was my main consideration hate poorly designed fences and felt this one was as good as many of the expensive aftermarket ones and of corse the Ridgid lifetime warrenty 7 http www ridgidforum com forum archive index php t 7360 htm 1 G The 3650 is a contractor saw Contractor saws tend to offer alot of saw for the money but tend to be more problematic with dust collection take up more space b c of the outboard motor and can tend to be
19. ice 20 30 2 G One user s review http users adelphia net thundereagle ts htm 8 amp Exaktor Tools maker of accessories 1 G EXAKTOR EX0A 2 OverArm Blade Cover Dust Collector 1 http www exaktortools com bladecovers htm 9 G Incra maker of accessories 1 G http www incra biz index html 2 G TS IIl Table Saw Fence actually would get the newer LS version 1 http www incra biz Products tsiii htm 2 http www amazon com Incra LS32 TS TSIII 32 Inch Positioner dp BOOO7UQ2CS ref pd_bbs_2 002 91 17502 0836 809 ie UTF8 amp s hi amp qgid 1174973209 amp sr 8 2 1 341 3 http www amazon com Incra LS32 TS TSIII 32 Inch Positioner dp BOOO7UQ2CS ref pd_bbs_2 002 91 17502 0836 809 ie UTF8 amp s hi amp qid 1174973209 amp sr 8 2 1 For those of you wondering what the difference is between the Saw Tooth TSIII Table saw fence from Incra and the Lead Screw or LS 32 will try and explain 2 talking with an Incra rep He told me that both of the fences were equally good but that the LS had some advantages with positioning and movement He went on to tell me that both are extremely great and function in the same way however the Lead Screw has moved the micro adjuster right next to the saw fence making it much easier to dial in because you can see what you are doing He also talked about the saw tooth movement versus the screw based movement That he said was a personal preference Both will function the same in the end bu
20. is polymer and the slow curing process produces an acrylic that has few imperfections and is extremely hard CAST Acrylic is therefore often referred to as Hard Plastic 3 amp The composition of this plastic is much softer and pliable than CAST Acrylic and is often referred to as Soft Plastic or Low Melt Acrylic Herein lies the universal difficulty in machining EXTRUDED Acrylic cutting it without melting it 10 amp Possibly buy a hose and connector for Dad s vacuum this setup can be permanently attached to the table saw to avoid difficult disconncection reconnection 11 Old G Buy the DW746 the plain version for 950 Buy the Incra TS LS fence for 340 G Buy the Miter5000 sled for 246 Total of the above is about 1550 450 cheaper than the Delta G Perhaps buy the mobile base G Before proceding see if Dad is interested and see if there are any other contractor saws that can match the DW746 2 a Vendors 1 G Amazon 2 G Lowe s 3 amp HomeDepot 4 G Woodcraft 1 http www woodcraft com 2 G They have a store in Richmond The Shops at Willow Lawn G 4925 West Broad St G Richmond VA 23230 G Phone 804 355 3945 a a Fax 804 355 2532 richmond retail woodcraft com PARYDS 3 Contenders 1 G Ridgid TS3650 http www ridgid com Tools TS3650 Table Saw G 549 at Home Depot G Until 4 11 07 save 75 for purchases between 400 and 599 Save 125 for purchases above 600 a 5
21. le saw from rusting http www woodworking com article_archive cfm section 1 amp article 193 G http www thisoldhouse com toh knowhow tools article 0 16417 783876 2 00 htm 1 7 a a Most saws come standard with a general purpose 10 inch carbide tipped blade which can crosscut a 4x4 Replacing it with a better 40 tooth combination blade about 60 dramatically improves the quality of cuts Specialty blades handle particleboard and other materials Most saws come with a rear bar which helps support the workpiece as it exits but you should still rig up outfeed support a stand sawhorses or a table that s inch lower than the saw itself Position yourself to one side of the blade Never stand directly in line with the blade or you risk getting injured by kickback Start the machine and use your right hand to press the workpiece down on the table and against the fence Brace your left hand on the table and use it as a guide while you propel the piece smoothly forward with your right hand As the tail of the board approaches the blade guard you might need to use a push stick to complete the cut When the cut is done shut off the saw so you can reach safely over the blade to remove the wood One easy way to improve a saw s performance and protect it from corrosion is to coat the table surface Rub regular paste wax into the table or try a proprietary machine table lubricant such as Slipit Avoid anything containing silico
22. lt to detect blade marks and tearout on any cut I ve made with the LU88 Most of the other good quality general purpose combination or crosscut blades that I ve tried did not cut better than my trusty 40T Forrest WWII general purpose blade Of the blades I ve tried see list below only the premier Freud F810 DW7657 and Ridge Carbide TS2000 held their own or bested the Forrest 2 It s cut quality is ever so slightly cleaner than the Forrest s but not quite as polished as the F810 s It will rip considerably better than the F810 and rips well compared to the Forrest in cut quality but bogs down sooner in thick stock The Forrest and the LU88 both fall short of the aggressive ripping efficiency that a 24T dedicated ripping blade will offer although both leave a cleaner cut there s always a tradeoff of some sort 3 amp The LU88R010 isn t quite as versatile as my Forrest and isn t likely to replace it as my primary blade but there are definitely applications where it will be gainfully employed and appreciated for what it can do 5 thin kerf 3 32 6 G Ridge Carbide 40T 7 8 amp Buy a Dado Set 1 G When assembling your dado stack use a paper towel dampened with paint thinner to wipe both sides of the outside cutters and inside chippers This removes any sawdust that may cause the dado to be inaccurate in width 1 http www woodworking com dcforum DCForum D5 6144 htm 2 Gwent with the DeWalt set and have a Ridgid TS365
23. lugged her in 3 With a Biesemeyer fence now a subsidiary of Delta Delta outfeed table that folds flat against the saw removable splitter and overhead blade guard this setup is just what needed 4 a The extension table has a dip in the middle and we will shore it up at some point but it does not detract from the functionality of the saw 5 amp The Biesmeyer fence felt sloppy when first positioned it but after locking it down it is AMAZING how repeatable and accurate it is 6 G amp Wax the top of the table ASAP did not do this with my last saw and it rusted very quickly My Unisaw top looks like a mirror after two coats of wax waxed it as soon as put the wings on and then gave it a couple more coats after was finished putting everything together 6 amp Powermatic 1660802K Model 66 1 This appears to be the cream of the crop 2 G http www amazon com Powermatic 1660802K Horsepower Accu Fence Extension dp B0000225R0 ref sr_1_1 002 91175 02 0836809 ie UTF8 amp s hi amp qid 1 174974766 amp sr 1 1 1 amp 2400 3 G Very heavy 4 G Amazon customer reviews http www amazon com gp product customer reviews B0000225R0 sr 1 1 gid 1174974766 ref cm_cr_dp_pt 002 911750 2 0836809 ie UTF8 amp n 228013 amp s hi amp qid 1 174974766 amp sr 1 1 7 Craftsman 22114 1 http www sears com sr javasr product do pid 009221 14000 amp vertical Sears amp BV_UseBVCookie Yes 1 730 2 Sales can really knock down the pr
24. more difficult to align that cabinet saw In Ridgid s case they ve offered a solution to the difficult alignment Contractor saws also typically have a splayed leg base that spans a larger footprint than a cabinet saw Then there s also weight differences the 3650 weighs 285 which isn t bad but the other two saws weigh 425 and 360 which offer incredible stability that no contractor saw can My biggest beef with the 3650 is the aluminum fence and plastic handle The fence functions well but much prefer the strength of a steel rails and fence in the long haul The built in Herculift is a great feature There s a blade but not one I d want to use as a primary The miter gauge is pretty generic and is a good candidate to upgrade The blade guard is pretty easy to remove and install as is the Sear s not sure about the Griz 8 amp Reviews at the Home Depot product page 1 http www homedepot com prel80 HDUS EN_US diy_main pg_diy jso CNTTYPE PROD_META amp CNTKEY misc 2fsearchResults jspo amp BV_Session D 0827823167 1175100825 8 amp BV_EnginelD ccefad dkidkeelecgelceffdfgidgki 0 amp MID 9876 2 amp very positive reviews 9 http www forums woodnet net ubbthreads showflat obhp Cat amp Number 1620052 amp page 0 amp view collapsed amp sb 5 amp 0 amp fpart 5 amp vc 1 1 G Ithink the arbor problem was just with a bad run that got through and is no longer a problem 10 http Awww woodworking com search cfm searched fo
25. ne which will contaminate the wood you re cutting and interfere with most finishes Crosscutting Move the rip fence away from the workpiece Never use the rip fence and the miter gauge together a http home att net waterfront woods Articles Tablesaw tablesaw htm oood a 1 2 1 a a Good article on table saw safety especially details about kickback and how to avoid it More and more woodworkers are only buying combination blades for their table saws even when they have the funds available to buy other blades The salesmen have told them that the combination blade is a catch all do all tool This is not true Combination blades were developed for the shops which can only afford a single blade For best results a shop should have blades dedicated to each task Never let go of the workpiece No matter how rough it gets or how probable a kick back will be do not let go of the wood More often than not by holding fast you will actually prevent the kickback in the first place Using a blade that is too coarse on veneers and laminates will cause undue chipping Using a blade which is too fine for ripping solid lumber can burn the wood damage the blade put undue wear on the motor and even cause the wood to ride up over the top of the blade and cause a kickback While understand that many woodworkers cannot afford more than one blade am nonetheless a strong proponent of using the correct blade when you can afford to do so
26. o get rid of the vibration think the 3650 is alot more saw than the Hitachi which has among the worst fences and flimsiest wings I ve seen recently on a saw in this price range The vibration isn t likely to be from the serpentine belt Check the alignment of the pulleys first and be sure the belt tension on the motor is sufficient If it persists you may have to exchange it G Moreover it is easy to soup it up and have it handle material just like a 1500 2000 table G added the Shopfox extension table on the right side and moved the rails over with a new tape system to cut 51 inches on the right of the blade then added a 2 5 x 3 inch cherry platform on the left that receives a 27 x 48 3 4 birch panel with glide tape that locks on the side of my workbench with a feather board system added to it also added the new Jessem miter gauge with the dual indexing angle pins The Jessem has an extremely accurate ruler and stop system that extends with the stop system out to 36 to left of the blade Bottom Line do not miss the fence on the left side at all with the Jessem As far as vibration my 3650 runs silky smooth and quiet remarkably so If my experience is typical the saw should make a little startup noise when you first turn it on and then settle into a nice smooth hum that you can barely hear over a shop vac mine seems to have come from the factory with loose trunnion bolts amp Another tip spend 20 or so and get a
27. oodworking magazines did a comparison test between the DW 7657 and the WWII and found the 7657 delivers remarkeably similar performance to the Forrest at close to half the cost agree and so do many others who ve tried both 2 amp the DW is only available in this configuration as a full kerf Both Forrest and DeWalt offer stabilizers for their blades to supposedly reduce vibration but I ve yet to notice an improvement from them DeWalt offers other thin kerf general purpose blades in other model numbers but don t have the same specs as the 7657 3 a These top shelf general purpose 40T blades also do an extremely good job crosscutting and for cutting most sheet goods To get cleaner cuts in these materials you d have to maintain the level of quality and increase the tooth count to 60 to 80 teeth which means significantly higher initial cost and higher cost for resharpening There are 60 and 80 tooth blades for less money but most offer inferior quality to the DW and Forrest and will not cut as well in the long run If you re like me you ll find the 7657 and the Forrest will be installed on your saw for aout 90 of your cuts ND 4 G Freud 1 G LU86R010 1 http Awww epinions com content_227985493636 linkin_id 8003929 by woody2 1 It s configured with smaller saws and versatility in mind and delivers handsomely on that claim It ll rip and crosscut well enough to leave in place for about 90 of the cuts make
28. r ts3650 1 http www woodworking com dcforum DCForum D5 6109 htm 11 G http Awww lumberpost com ArticlelD 120 htm 12 http Awww woodworkweb com woodwork modules php name Forums amp file viewtopic amp p 1058 13 http Awww woodworking com dcforum dcboard pl az read_count amp om 5730 amp forum DCForum ID9 14 amp http www woodworking com dcforum dcboard pl az read_count amp om 5730 amp forum DCForumID9 1 amp You can also go to americanwoodworker com and they have a link to reviews of lots of tools including the table saws mentioned 2 Craftsman 22124 1 http www sears com sr javasr product do BV_UseBVCookie Yes amp pid 00922124000 amp cat Bench Power Tools amp subcat Table Saws amp vertical TOOL amp ihtoken 1 1 1100 2 amp 880 through March 31st 3 amp Sales can really knock down the price 20 30 One person bought it in Jan 2006 for 630 2 G Research 1 G Review http www epinions com content_185868979844 2 amp htto Awww woodworking com dcforum dcboard pl az read_count amp om 5146 amp forum DCForum D5 1 G This particular Craftsman is made by Orion a group of former Delta employees was often one of those knocking Craftsman products when deserved but you really need to evaluate each one independently this one is not only a gem IMO it s head of the class and set some new standards 2 a This saw addresses some of the biggest problems with contractor saws like DC bl
29. sy to operate G the motor size is typical of this class of saw and has plenty of power for most operations The saw is a stable platform when ripping sheets of plywood I m sure those heavy cast iron wings help a little with that found that most of the time the saw would pass the nickel test through a complete power cycle There is a small amount of vibration on the machine though G The rip fence has a fairly small head section with two cursors and a thumb wheel for moving the fence position in small increments This thumb wheel is not a true micro positioner and did not find it to be very useful G The rip fence locks on both the infeed and outfeed side this makes for a very rigid fence when locked down have heard several uncomplimentary comments regarding the Ridgid rip fence but try as may could never find any significant fault with this system A common upgrade to a low end contractor saw is a better rip fence such as a Vega or Biesemeyer When evaluate fence systems in my reviews try to do so with actual measurements so as to remove any unjustifiable bias in the evaluation Basically the Ridgid rip fence is as good as any of the upgrade fences have measured The rip fence was as straight as my machinists straightedge The rip fence would lock down repeatedly within 0 004 of parallel measured over 22 it would repeat to a position within 0 005 this is operator dependant With a 10lb side load applied at the end of
30. t or Bosch table tops for 500 Now a word of warning agree with every other comment about saving your money to buy a contractor saw later or if you can find a deal on a used one go for it You have to remember contractor saws use induction motors drive belts and are heavier duty It s not that hard to repair a contractor saw a new motor can be gotten for 200 or less On a benchtop they use direct drive universal motors Once you blow the motor and you will it will be cheaper to replace the whole machine than the motor A good quality contractor saw will last a lifetime You will be lucky if you get five years out of the benchtop saw My personal path to selecting a saw was to decide upon the fence system first Then buy the saw that would accept the fence system Another requirement of mine was cast iron table extensions More weight and more stability That narrowed the field down considerably Between the Delta and the Jet contractor s saws there is little difference other than the paint color My advice to anybody planning a table saw purchase is to select the fence system that you really like Then purchase the saw that fits the fence system Lou Williams a frequent Forums participant has had a Biesemeyer for 15 years or so Others love their Unifence or Xacta Fence and I m happy with my Incra There are other fence systems that I ve no experience with and you may want to investigate those systems The fence is more important than saw
31. t the LS is what is being promoted by INCRA in all their product lines not the ST TSIII Out side of that they are essentially the same product and you could not go wrong with either 3 G Ihave recently ordered the miter5000 sled after my good experience and will be reviewing it shortly 4 http www amazon com Incra TSIII 32 32 Inch Positioner Sawtooth dp BO000639X0 ref pd_bbs_1 002 9117502 08 36809 ie UTF8 amp s hi amp qid 1 174973209 amp sr 8 1 1 With that will add one thing Check out the Incra home page and look at the available distributors did not purchase this through Amazon as there is a newer version TS LS sizes and other packages wanted instead of this one With the help of who bought it through had a few issues with what wanted and they worked with me to get me what wanted this was me needing special stuff nothing to do with them 3 G Incra MITER5000 Sled 1 http Awww amazon com exec obidos tg detail B0002ZO07A2 ref ord_cart_shr 002 9117502 0836809 5Fencoding UTF8 amp m ATVPDKIKXODER amp v glance 1 G amp 246 2 http www amazon com Incra MITER5000 Sled dp B0002ZO07A2 ref pd_bbs_sr_3 002 9117502 0836809 ie UTF8 amp s hi amp gid 1174973209 amp sr 8 3 1 300 4 G See their other products such as their Miter Express 4 amp Research 1 Tips on safety http www woodshopdemos com safe 1 htm the blade it should be the right one clean and sharp alignment this includes bla
32. w Contractor Or Cabinet http www woodcentral com bparticles con_vs_table shtml 1 a 2 3 a 4 a 5 If buying a contractor saw would consider Delta and Jet offerings by that same name If my work and budget called for a cabinet saw would consider the Delta Unisaw Jet Xacta Powermatic 66 and General 350 Lower cost current contractor saw models sell for about 800 U S with a good fence Cabinet saws cost almost twice as much contractor saws are more portable It is difficult for example to tune the alignment of a contractor saw miter slot as accurately as a cabinet saw miter slot Cabinet saws pro Protected drive belts the motor and belts are fully enclosed within the base There is no danger of workpieces jamming in the belt 11 First Look SawStop CB 31230 table saw 1 a 2 http Awww consumerreports org cro home garden news december 2006 first look sawstop cb 31230 cabinet saw 12 06 ove rview 0612_first look sawstop htm resultP agelndex 1 amp resultIndex 4 amp searchTerm table 20saw A full featured pro caliber cabinet saw with a unique blade braking system that detects when the cutting blade contacts flesh and stops it before it can cause serious injury 12 G http en wikipedia org wiki Table_saw or http en wikibooks org wiki Transwiki Table_saw Printed 18 10 3 31 07 Printed 18 10 3 31 07 13 14 15 1 a DRD Pers Cabinet table saws are heavy using large
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