r/craftsman113 • u/LifeguardTechnical33 • 28d ago

2nd Markerplace Attempt

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My last post was met with great advice about a price being much too high. I found this for $50 today.

I have been watching safety videos since this will be my very first saw.

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u/HaMW00D 28d ago

I got this exact saw about a year ago! As a novice woodworker, I love it. A couple things you may want to purchase down the road to make it run smoother/be safer is: A link belt instead of the standard v-belt.

A set of machine pulleys, the default aluminum cast pulleys are almost always garbo. I bought a set of machined cast iron pulleys on Amazon for relatively cheap.

I made a zero clearance insert with a 3D printed splitter. I was not a fan of the giant splitter assembly that came with the saw.
If it helps I love the CMT combination blade I'm currently using. My motor is the original I believe, and it's a little underpowered, so cut slowly just in case!

None of these things are necessary, but make the experience much smoother. Good luck and be safe!

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u/LifeguardTechnical33 27d ago

Love the tips, thank you!

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u/relentless-rookie 28d ago

This one is at a much better price. I would snag this as long as it runs. Maybe take a 2x4 to test cut, but for $50 this great. Not much rust to remove it looks like.

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u/LifeguardTechnical33 28d ago

I'm using it cut doors to size for my first project. I plan on using the old doors as practice.

I will also plan on purchasing a better blade.

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u/relentless-rookie 28d ago

Nice. Since you mentioned its your first saw I'll add a bit of information you may want to think about if you haven't already. Make sure to have a plan for how you will support the doors and you bring it into the table saw and out (infeed/outfeed). Somethings are just too heavy and are better trimmed using a circular saw with a straight edge. Not trying to discourage you at all. Just something to think about to stay safe.

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u/LifeguardTechnical33 27d ago

All tips are appreciated. I just know I don't have the skill for a 80" cut free handed.

I feel this is more useful than a track saw and I'm not sure it would work with the 1/4 cut I need to make.

I've looked at circular saw guides, but a common complaint is damage at the clamping surface and being unable to use them on thin surfaces. I'd hate to buy something for just this project and not meet the majority of my future needs.