Dip in Table Saw--Should I send it back?

Executive summary: send it back and don't buy another Grizz.

Bob

I'd be unhappy with that much of a dip in the middle. I'd expect that to affect the accuracy of dado and molding operations.

dave

Caveman Lawyer wrote:

Isnt it the whole point of buying a grizzly cabinet saw which is a lot cheaper then others but once tune its a wonderful machine.

I am confused by your reply. Are you suggesting that the OP keep or return the saw?

Bob McBreen - Yarrow Point, WA

Send it back and get a PM66. You won't have these complaints.

Or any money left to eat with.

what makes you think that purchase will break his bank account?? Are you privvy to his personal data?

dave

Tb> Or any money left to eat with.

And how would that affect a dado cut?

Does Leneave have a web site? Can't find one.

depth of cut would vary between the beginning and middle of a piece of material that you can't/don't shove down hard enough to reach the bottom of the dip. the leading edge would probably have a deeper cut as it would be relatively easy to get the leading edge to conform to the dip. Think of a soup bowl. you can put the end of a spoon down in the bowl, but you can't get the length of the spoon to rest on the bottom. this is an exaggeration, but applicable analogy. No?

dave

mart> And how would that affect a dado cut?

This may be a stupid question - but how do you measure a dip in the middle of the saw? I will be purchasing one in the next couple of months so when I get it what should I be measuring and with what and how?

Thanks

Place a good metal straight edge across the table diagonally. Then measure any gaps with feeler gauges.

Greg

Tip: Cut a kerf in a couple of blocks just wide enough to hold the straight edge vertical. Then put the blocks over the straight edge to hold it while you move around checking for gaps and measuring etc. A light behind the straight edge will help to show any gaps.

Straight edge and a set of feeler gauges.

straight edge and feeler gauge(s)

Dave

Eric Scantlebury wrote:

He's a lawyer - I hate him. No, wait he's a woodworker, he's a great guy. No - he's a lawyer, but a woodworking lawyer...

Arrrrg! I'm so confused! :)

Don't feel too bad. I was wondering myself. I had a mental image of some sort of dial gauge.

well, then, a RICH woodworker!!

dave

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