Craftsman TS3650 - Manual (Page 6)

DRD-Pers
1. I 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. After setup, (about 8 hours of time), I plugged 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 I needed.
4. 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. The Biesmeyer fence felt sloppy when I first positioned it, but after locking it down, it is AMAZING how
repeatable and accurate it is.
6. Wax the top of the table ASAP. I 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. I waxed it as soon as I put the wings on, and then gave it a couple
more coats after I was finished putting everything together.
6. Powermatic 1660802K Model 66
1. This appears to be the cream of the crop.
2. http://www.amazon.com/Powermatic-1660802K-Horsepower-Accu-Fence-Extension/dp/B0000225R0/ref=sr_1_1/002-91175
02-0836809?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1174974766&sr=1-1
1. 2400
3. Very heavy.
4. Amazon customer reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/B0000225R0/sr=1-1/qid=1174974766/ref=cm_cr_dp_pt/002-911750
2-0836809?ie=UTF8&n=228013&s=hi&qid=1174974766&sr=1-1
7. Craftsman 22114
1. http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00922114000&vertical=Sears&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes
1. 730
2. Sales can really knock down the price (20-30%).
2. One user's review: http://users.adelphia.net/~thundereagle/ts.html
8. Exaktor Tools (maker of accessories)
1. EXAKTOR® EX0A-2 OverArm Blade Cover/Dust Collector
1. http://www.exaktortools.com/bladecovers.htm
9. Incra (maker of accessories):
1. http://www.incra.biz/index.html
2. TS-III Table Saw Fence (actually, would get the newer LS version)
1. http://www.incra.biz/Products/tsiii.html
2. http://www.amazon.com/Incra-LS32-TS-TSIII-32-Inch-Positioner/dp/B0007UQ2CS/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-9117502-0836
809?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1174973209&sr=8-2
1. 341
3. http://www.amazon.com/Incra-LS32-TS-TSIII-32-Inch-Positioner/dp/B0007UQ2CS/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-9117502-0836
809?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1174973209&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 I 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, but 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. I have 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/B0000639X0/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-9117502-08
36809?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1174973209&sr=8-1
1. With that, I will add one thing. Check out the Incra home page and look at the available distributors. I did not
purchase this through Amazon as there is a newer version(TS LS), sizes and other packages I wanted instead
of this one. With the help of who I bought it through, I had a few issues with what I wanted and they worked
with me to get me what I wanted (this was me needing special stuff, nothing to do with them)
3. Incra MITER5000 Sled
1. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002ZO7A2/ref=ord_cart_shr/002-9117502-0836809?%5Fencoding
=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance
1. 246
2. http://www.amazon.com/Incra-MITER5000-Sled/dp/B0002ZO7A2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/002-9117502-0836809?ie=UTF8
&s=hi&qid=1174973209&sr=8-3
1. 300
4. See their other products, such as their Miter Express.
4. Research:
1. Tips on safety: http://www.woodshopdemos.com/safe-1.htm
1. the blade — it should be the right one, clean, and sharp;
2. alignment — this includes blade-to-miter slot, miter-slot-to-fence and more;
3. splitter — some are better than others; none is just plain dangerous;
4. zero clearance plate — there are times when this can be important;
5. blade guard — often not used, it does have a purpose;
6. pushsticks and shoes — a secure wood pusher can keep your fingers out of harm's way. Some can be dangerous;
7. hold-down devices — for some ripping operations, they can be a great help;
8. table top — a clean, polished top can let you "feel" the wood being cut. That is good;
9. the wood — some wood (wet, warped, twisted, very figured) can really be dangerous to cut;
10. dress — eye protection, hearing protection and right dress is important;
11. 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.
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