Death trap table saw

[ntb]

If you are just ripping rough pallet wood, go for a 24 tooth blade. Less teeth give faster but poorer quality cut, more teeth = slower finer cut. It's the gaps between the teeth that govern how fast it will cut since that's where the sawdust has to go.

 

[Bilabong007]

Hope to rip some nicer pieces than just pallet wood. It was just a test piece to check if the saw could cut. I hadn't ran anything through it until I could fit the safety features.

Mostly I would cross cut with a mitre saw so maybe buying a blade dedicated to rip is a better idea. Don't really know what's best.

Graeme

 

[ntb]

Freud blades are very good. The one you linked to will be fine but personally, unless doing furniture grade work I'd go for less teeth for a faster cut and less strain on the motor.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p75581

 

[Bilabong007]

Thanks

Going to get one of them see how it pans out. Will post results

Cheers

Graeme

 

[kensinten]

Hi Graeme
I've just acquired one of these saws in a similar state to yours by the look of it.
The riving knife is missing and obviously I need a replacement.
Can you remember the part number of the Draper one you used, would be much appreciated if you could.
Thanks
Ken

 

[Bilabong007]

I will have a look through my stuff and see if I can locate it for you.

Graeme
draper riving knife part# 72246 ordered from powertoolwarehouse.co.uk
It was bent but I managed to sort that out so hope yours is better.

 

[kensinten]

Many thanks for that info Graeme, I'll give them a go.