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Thread: Experience - take 2
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14th November 2005, 08:38 PM #1Intermediate Member
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put this down to experience i think
What is the most important thing you do JUST before turning the power on to your saw for the triton workbench?
A) Nothin just pug it in and turn it on
B) Level the slide bench
C) Blow the dust off it
D) Spin the Sawblade by hand
E) Check the Sawblade is Square
F) Check the saw is in the locked position
I no what i will be doing from now on and that is d) and F). Reason being my saw moved backwards and hit the riving saw when i turned it on today. This wrecked the saw blade and threw the table top about a metre passed me. I got a peice of tungston in the top lip, and a scare but very lucky.
Well that is my story thanks for reading.
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14th November 2005, 08:48 PM #2Banned
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Ouch
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14th November 2005, 08:50 PM #3GOLD MEMBER
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Maybe you shouldn't be playing with power tools at the ripe old age of 100.
Woody
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14th November 2005, 08:58 PM #4Intermediate Member
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It might be just me but it seems like something easy to overlook...the saw being able to be moved...like when it is used as a docking saw.
I have not ever used it like this alway keep it in the bench saw mode...but things get loose a spose!
100...should fix that huh....32 actually
readnik
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14th November 2005, 09:04 PM #5GOLD MEMBER
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Originally Posted by readnik
To answer your original question.....
I'd have to say, A and that's because I automatically assume when I am at home that everything is as I left it. I am after all the only one that uses it.
When working for Triton, I have to set up the whole outfit each day so B, D, E and F.
Woody
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14th November 2005, 09:13 PM #6Originally Posted by Woodworker101"Clear, Ease Springs"
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14th November 2005, 09:30 PM #7
Nasty eh! (quote from Monty Python, if I recall):eek:
I make a habit of ALWAYS checking any powered machine (jointer, T/S, B/S, Router, drill press, etc) for freedom to move, base secured, freedom for workpiece, etc.
I won't quite go so far as to say I bow down before the T/S before using it (as some here have said!), but it can be a very unforgiving beast if used incorrectly (as can any machine).
Despite all that, I've still given myself a few "wake-up!" calls One springs to mind: I'd just cut a poofteenth of a sliver in a rip cut off a board on the T/S, the went to do the same with another piece - except that I hadn't noticed that a wee sliver had jammed itself partially under the fence - so the second workpiece wasn't going through exactly parallel to the blade: result an increasing tightness - which I ignored until the blerry piece came backwards at a rate of knots enough to impress Herr Mach!:eek: :eek:
Cheers!
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14th November 2005, 10:10 PM #8Originally Posted by readnik
I LUV DOUG......and any post he puts up,,,,,,I never seem to be able to read them, though.....for some reason I get a bit distracted'You can't change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails'
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14th November 2005, 10:10 PM #9
With the Triton I always make a point of pressing the OFF switch before turning it on at the power point .
Here in the interest of maybe saving someone elses blood is one of the dumbest things I have ever done with a power tool .
After removing the saw from the triton a friend plugged in the saw while I was holding it . He switched on the power . The cable tie was still on the switch . Close call , almost cut into my leg as the saw started while I was unprepared . I'll never do that again .
Really dumbuhm , where am I ?
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14th November 2005, 10:28 PM #10Intermediate Member
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I am the only one who ever uses my work bench and i know that if i am the only one using it then everything is ok.....not was i wrong! I think i need a new riving knife and i bent the crap out of the grey insert peice thingy....should be able to fix it i hope or i might be in the market for some new gear.
For me it is all about complecency...i work in the mining industry and "safety is the most important thing"...but sometimes i just like to frighten the crap out of myself just to make the quote sink in a little more!
Seeya yas i am going to Perth ...little creatures brewery here i come
readnik
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14th November 2005, 10:49 PM #11Banned
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Originally Posted by rick_rine
Things move over a period of time and a couple of seconds checking is far better than the occasional run around to pick up the bits of the wc2000 and the bits of myself and the bystanders/helpers and going up to casualty to have my optional accessories reattached.
The last thing i do at the end of each session in the workshop is to clean and lubricate all gear and make sure it is all serviceable for next time. it takes about 5 minutes if that. i spray all sawblades and router bits even if i havent used them with WD40 (look out here comes ALSPINE and his silicon $hit) and even then i make sure all is well before teh next session. i started life with 10 fingers 2 eyes etc and i intend to finish that way
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15th November 2005, 12:25 AM #12
I now spin the blade, learnt my lesson a few months ago... all set up riving knife in position... blade height good to go, nope... small adjustment raise the blade a little. Turn on and.... BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR:eek:, the blade stopped on the riving knife and no fast spinny bits. Now I spin blade and stand to the side (with exit route planned) before I turn the orange terror on.
CorbsIt's only a mistake if you don't learn from it.
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18th November 2005, 12:56 AM #13
This thread is reactivated, errant posts removed
Take 2. Play nice or I will take IP addresses, and there will be consequences.
To readnik- on behalf of the forum, an apology for the way your legitimate thread was hijacked (not uncommon), but then turned into a slinging match (not so common)"Clear, Ease Springs"
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18th November 2005, 07:43 AM #14Originally Posted by JaD
I think it is very easy to overlook or miss the lug and rather a dangerous feature of the MK 3 at least. Of course, I said nothing and just gave a whistle !Cheers from NZ
Richard
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18th November 2005, 07:54 AM #15Originally Posted by RichardLCheers from NZ
Richard
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