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Router is still my name · 03-29-2008, 04:45 PM

Well Boys, I finally took the plunge. Even I couldn’t talk myself out of buying the table saw this time. Although it took me over two hours of trying to do just that while waiting at the Home Depot.

I went in to buy the RIDGID TS2400LS portable saw but I decided that I wouldn’t be happy with the rip capacity and few other disadvantages such as (small cross cut sled capacity, fence upgrade options and few more things).

And since the TS3650 cost only slightly more I decided in the long run I would get most use out of it.
I realize it’s not the greatest contractor saw but for $ 375.00 I think it was money well spent. But, these things still scare the heck out of me.

Hamlin · 03-29-2008, 05:01 PM

Congrats Router.

Looks like you got a good one for the right $$$.

Congrats!!

curiousgeorge · 03-29-2008, 06:12 PM

Congrats Router. You don't have to be afraid of the saw, but do respect it. It's just like a motorcycle in that the moment you loose respect and get complacent, it will jump up and bite you. Just be sure to keep the saw tuned and aligned and use push sticks. Don't ever consider removing any of the safety equipment such as the guard and riving knife for general use. They are there for a purpose. There may be times you will want to remove the guard for non through cuts, but the riving knife should allways stay put to help prevent kick-back.
Another tip is to be sure the fence is parallel to the blade. If the outfeed end of the fence is toed in toward the blade it pinches the wood between the blade and fence and can cause a kick-back. Some, and I'm not one of them, will even have it toed out, on the outfeed end, by a few thousanths for just that reason.

AxlMyk · 03-29-2008, 06:54 PM

Better get it out of the car. Can't very well use it in there.

Router is still my name · 03-29-2008, 08:20 PM

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Better get it out of the car. Can't very well use it in there.

I agree but I need help. it took 3 people to load it up and I don't want to push it out and let it land where it may.

**bobj3** · 03-29-2008, 08:49 PM

Congrats Router

Just pull it out just a little bit,, and then pull the items out one by one and make a table saw with the parts...

You don't need the box just cut off the ends and the sides and get with it..

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Router is still my name · 03-29-2008, 09:25 PM

Hi Bj,
I got it out and into garage all by myself. ( so it's too late to return it)
Conan the barbarian is still my name

Assembly starts tomorrow.

**bobj3** · 03-29-2008, 10:44 PM

Sounds good Router

Now you need to jump in the tub,,and take a HOT bath, the back will be sore in the AM I'm sure Conan

LOL LOL take the bottle with you...

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Originally Posted by Router is still my name

Hi Bj,
I got it out and into garage all by myself. ( so it's too late to return it)
Conan the barbarian is still my name

Assembly starts tomorrow.

Dr.Zook · 03-30-2008, 12:23 AM

Congrats on your purchase Router. Good luck with its use.

karateed · 03-30-2008, 05:14 AM

Way to go Router....good to hear you've got one of the shops best basics.

Ed......:-)

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Router is still my name Registered User Forum King Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 533 View Router is still my name's Gallery	Report This Post! About time part II Well Boys, I finally took the plunge. Even I couldn’t talk myself out of buying the table saw this time. Although it took me over two hours of trying to do just that while waiting at the Home Depot. I went in to buy the RIDGID TS2400LS portable saw but I decided that I wouldn’t be happy with the rip capacity and few other disadvantages such as (small cross cut sled capacity, fence upgrade options and few more things). And since the TS3650 cost only slightly more I decided in the long run I would get most use out of it. I realize it’s not the greatest contractor saw but for $ 375.00 I think it was money well spent. But, these things still scare the heck out of me. Attached Thumbnails __________________ router è ancora il mio nome
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curiousgeorge Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth,Texas USA First Name: George Posts: 1,545 View curiousgeorge's Gallery	Report This Post! Congrats Router. You don't have to be afraid of the saw, but do respect it. It's just like a motorcycle in that the moment you loose respect and get complacent, it will jump up and bite you. Just be sure to keep the saw tuned and aligned and use push sticks. Don't ever consider removing any of the safety equipment such as the guard and riving knife for general use. They are there for a purpose. There may be times you will want to remove the guard for non through cuts, but the riving knife should allways stay put to help prevent kick-back. Another tip is to be sure the fence is parallel to the blade. If the outfeed end of the fence is toed in toward the blade it pinches the wood between the blade and fence and can cause a kick-back. Some, and I'm not one of them, will even have it toed out, on the outfeed end, by a few thousanths for just that reason. __________________ George PLEASE! PLEASE! Fill in your first name and location in your profile. I like to know who you are and where you are from. If you don't want me to know who you are, then I don't want to talk to you.
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AxlMyk Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hartland, Mi. USA First Name: Mike Posts: 1,005 View AxlMyk's Gallery	Report This Post! Better get it out of the car. Can't very well use it in there. __________________ Mike - Retired FoMoCo Tradesman My Gallery @ http://www.routerforums.com/axlmyks-stuff/
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,091 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Congrats Router Just pull it out just a little bit,, and then pull the items out one by one and make a table saw with the parts... You don't need the box just cut off the ends and the sides and get with it.. =========== __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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Router is still my name Registered User Forum King Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 533 View Router is still my name's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Bj, I got it out and into garage all by myself. ( so it's too late to return it) Conan the barbarian is still my name Assembly starts tomorrow. __________________ router è ancora il mio nome
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Dr.Zook Official Greeter Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Lebanon, Ohio "USA" First Name: Dave or "Doc" Posts: 4,567 View Dr.Zook's Gallery	Report This Post! Congrats on your purchase Router. Good luck with its use. __________________ Dave the "Doctor" In woodworking there is no scrap, only firewood.
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karateed Registered User Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Squamish, BC Posts: 704 View karateed's Gallery	Report This Post! Way to go Router....good to hear you've got one of the shops best basics. Ed......:-)
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