First table saw - advice please

[Monkey Mark]

I've just got my hands on a p pro clm 1500 tss saw.

Any tips on getting it set up nicely?

One would assume there are many blade vAriations available. I'm most likely to be using mdf, ply and softwood. What sort of blade should I be looking for please?

 

[blackrodd]

Not a very good machine, it says here, some time ago.

performance-power-pro-bench-top-table-saw-t1034.html.

I suggest you read up and just do the usual checking on blade to mitre slides measurements etc and just get the best use you can from it.
and perhaps one of these,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/FREUD-LP30M-012 ... ds=pro+saw

Not much choice, one of these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250mm-Dia-TCT ... 540787430e
Regards Rodders

 

[Monkey Mark]

Well I don't expect it to be fantastic, but seems as it was free, I really can't complain.

I'll have a look at those blades thanks.

 

[blackrodd]

I expect you will find that it's a very useful saw and don't forget much depends on the operator.
Do the usual checks and get the wedge piece mentioned made up in ally, or at least write down the shape and sizes,
Which seems to address the only problems mentioned, and belts are still available.
Don't forget the cheapest little saw is £50 today, so you're not in a bad place with it.
I'd go for the fleabay blades and As you probably know, the 24 and 60 tooth blades should do the materials you mentioned.
Regards Rodders

 

[Baldhead]

If you haven't already seen this then read it before you use your saw

the-importance-of-practising-what-one-preaches-t88029.html

If in doubt about anything, ask, also check out Steve's excerpt on YouTube, it could save you a lot of pain.

Stew

MDF dust is bad too, so wear a mask.

 

[Monkey Mark]

and get the wedge piece mentioned made up in ally, or at least write down the shape and sizes,
Which seems to address the only problems

Wedge piece? I've read the thread linked to (and others linking off that) but cant find mention of that.

 

[blackrodd]

and get the wedge piece mentioned made up in ally, or at least write down the shape and sizes,
Which seems to address the only problems

Wedge piece? I've read the thread linked to (and others linking off that) but cant find mention of that.

I read somewhere that the wedge shaped piece forming part of the fence locking system had shattered,
and there were no parts available, I'll try and find it for you.

http://fixed4free.com/answers.php?id=391498
And,
http://fixed4free.com/answers.php?id=467057

Rodders

 

[joiner_sim]

As this is your first table saw, I'm going to assume this maybe your first time using this type of machine. If so, these links maybe useful regarding safety. http://www.hse.gov.uk/woodworking/ripsaw.htm http://www.hse.gov.uk/woodworking/dimensionsaw.htm

 

[Monkey Mark]

and get the wedge piece mentioned made up in ally, or at least write down the shape and sizes,
Which seems to address the only problems

Wedge piece? I've read the thread linked to (and others linking off that) but cant find mention of that.

I read somewhere that the wedge shaped piece forming part of the fence locking system had shattered,
and there were no parts available, I'll try and find it for you.

http://fixed4free.com/answers.php?id=391498
And,
http://fixed4free.com/answers.php?id=467057

Rodders

Thanks Rodders , I'm going to strip and clean the machine before use so ill copy that bit whilst I'm at it. It actually does a surprisingly good job of clamping.

 

[Monkey Mark]

As this is your first table saw, I'm going to assume this maybe your first time using this type of machine. If so, these links maybe useful regarding safety. http://www.hse.gov.uk/woodworking/ripsaw.htm http://www.hse.gov.uk/woodworking/dimensionsaw.htm

Although this is the first table saw of my own, it's not the first time i've used one. however both of the links made for good reading. thank you very much.