The Eagle Has Landed!

[p111dom]

You're right the manual is poor but then again I've never seen a tool manual that was any good. You get to a certain level of machinery where the manufacturers seem to think it's so obvious that it's not worth saying. I only know about such things because I saw the saw in the flesh at a woodworking show and was given a demo.

 

[wizer]

yeh it's a shame because, being from an IT background, the manual is what I tend to rely on as the ultimate source of info for anything. I think at least someone should proof read it.

 

[p111dom]

What is it with my luck lately? No sooner have we been talking about the Super saw and the NVR then mine decides to pack up. Just won't stay on. Visually it looks identical to the one I have on my router table. Tried to swap them round to keep going but that one has 4 terminals and the Jet has 6 or 7. Quick call to Axminster and a replacement is on it's way but that makes today a right off and I'm back to work tomorrow.

 

[wizer]

Boo! What a PITA! :twisted:

While your at it, figure out how to wire in the stop switch

 

[p111dom]

I've been looking at that and while the 7 wires make it a little confussing they are all the same thickness of wire so whether it's the relay wire or the main live it doesn't make much difference. Basically I'm just goint to look inside the machine to determine which of the two wires in the main live in. It will be one of the two brown wires obviously. I'll pop that off and add in a new tripple core flex. The NVR has three anchor points for earth of which only two are used so I'll tie the extra flex earth into there. The only down side is that the extra flex while having a blue and brown wire both colours will be live a feed and return to the new switch. The thrid core earth will get attached to the earthing points within each box at each end. Can anyone see a problem with that?

 

[Shadowfax]

I got a manual for mine from Axminster, I think. If not it was via Jet's web site. Either way this USA version is much more comprehensive in terms of the content and the differences are pretty obvious between the UK version and theirs.
Try it. You will be surprised.
The other thing that is worth a punt is to make a long plywood plate that hangs in front of the NVR switch. It is hinged at the top and has a hole through which the "on" button is operated.
Otherwise the back of the plate rests just in front of the "off" button. Push the plate and the saw is switched off. You can knee it, push it with your foot or whatever.
I have not made one yet but I last saw the idea on the Wood Whisperer. He reckons that is one of the first things he makes for any table saw.
What do you think?
Cheers.

SF

 

[Doug B]

The plywood plate sounds an ideal solution, with no messing around with electrics.
Could you post a link to the wood whisperer you refer to Shadowfax?
James.

 

[wizer]

I did consider that plywood oversized paddle, but I think it might get in the way a bit. The single stop switch mounted to the bottom of the cabinet seems a neater option.

Indeed, the Jet USA manual is much much better. There are a lot of differences with the USA model though. It's a shame Jet UK had to cheap on the manual.

 

[wizer]

Examples of stop paddles:

http://www.forums.woodnet.net/ubbthread ... &bodyprev=

 

[Shadowfax]

The Wood Whisperer is here but I can't find the exact bit I remembered. It must have been on one of the safety videos about table saw use I guess.
Sorry, James

 

[Doug B]

Thanks Wizer, Shadowfax.
Some really clever designs :idea: , guess i know now what i`ll be making this weekend.
Thanks lads.

James.

 

[Benchwayze]

That looks a serious bit of kit, but the orange of the Triton is still a better colour
Enjoy

Harry

My Triton is about to be retired! I never liked the colour myself, but even less, I liked the job of constantly correcting the 'box' for square.

At least you can move a table saw like this around, without disturbing the set-up.

John

 

[wizer]

I agree John. Setting the fence once at the front, instead of twice (back and front) is fantastic. I do miss the Triton guard arrangement tho.

 

[filsgreen]

Just a happy customer

I guess I really should make something now, shouldn't I? (especially as I became the owner of 8 Bessey clamps today) :-k

Hi Wizer

I ordered the Axi 200 today along with a Freud blade and 6 Bessey clamps :wink: , did you get yours from D&M?

Phil

 

[wizer]

No I picked mine up second hand.

Good luck with the saw, I think you will like it.

 

[filsgreen]

Thanks wizer, I think you nailed it when you said the machine is only as good as the person using it!

Phil

 

[Benchwayze]

Hi Wizer,

I guess you mean the tablesaw 'head-guard'.

I would sooner go for one of the overhead, plastic box guards, so I could use a Dado-cutter. (Not being in business I can if I wish) This means I will have to get a decent cast-iron top saw; maybe even one of those granite topped saws. (Whenever some enterprising tool dealer imports them from the US)

A box-guard and a good sawbench would allow me to use a table-saw 'sled', without worrying about my fingers.

On the other hand, I like the fact that I can flip the Triton saw, but that pesky 'flap' at the side of the saw is a chore. It stops me seeing the work.

I don't know why Triton think I would shove my hand inside, when the saw is plugged in, but I suppose they have to cater for those who would risk it and for flying chips!.

Cheers

John

 

[wizer]

Well, contradicting myself, I made a stop paddle today:

I just hinged a piece of ply from the top of the nvr bracket. Drilled a finger hole for the start switch and glued a small piece of 9mm mdf to cover the stop button. Now I can hit it with my knee at the end of the cut. I tested it out and it works surprisingly well. I think i'd still prefer the kick button, but I'll put that on the list for next year.