Thread: Holding my breath on this one.

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Originally Posted by jow104

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It got down safely and now awaiting a visit from the scheppach engineer for offloading services I have paid for.

John,

Do they come out and set up and assemble the machine for you, if so don't tell Wild Dingo about that.

Hope you have better luck with this one.


Peter.

Originally Posted by Sturdee

John,

Do they come out and set up and assemble the machine for you, if so don't tell Wild Dingo about that.

Hope you have better luck with this one.


Peter.

Peter,

After my two previous experiences on saw deliveries I collared the sales manger at the tool show and would not give him an order unless the machine came fully fitted. (it cost me £70 extra) The next problem as you can see is that the machine is still on a palette and it weighs rather a lot but the engineer promised he would call at my home address and get it off its wooden base. Still waiting for a return call though at the moment.

Now what is what I can a BOX. hehehe

Ya Dont tell Dingo he'll flip. He only got a Pic of what his saw was suspose to look he assembled. Keep us posted.

What's size shop you have Woody. I live in the UK for 7 1/2 and most of the places did not even have a garage.

Packing off. The saw is still on its palette but the scheppach sales manager has not contacted me and mobile phone only taking messages so looked like I might have been stuck with this beast stuck on the palette.
But I have constructed a ramp off the palette as per pics attached and if necessary I will endeavour to slide it down the slope.

The workshop is unusual for UK in that I have a double garage and it is only the last 10 years that most British families have owned a 2nd car but now with young families the kids are getting them as well. Some homes are 5 car families these days.

Ummmmmmmm...call me stupid or just call me ... but if its as heavy as it appears why on earth do I see wheelie wheels bolted on the rear?

Or did I miss something? :confused::confused:

The wheels only touch ground when the jockey wheel bar gives leaverage to raise the front an that causes lowering at back end slightly. Weaight is approaching 300lbs with all gear on.

Pleased to say it slid down the ramp easily and this morning I am learning that the handbook means nothiong has they have changed lots of configurations since the manual was printed, It didnt even come with a 16 amp lead or household connection.

But initial cuts are looking good.

A good pro quality saw John,
will make the triton look like what it is - a mere toy

The wife says dont part with the Triton yet.!!!!!!!!

Made my first cut today, and it felt like cutting through soft cheese after the previous three years.

Fence is very low, after the two previous saws. Two choices, low fence is about 15mm high and high version around 50mm height.

Found a sheared washer around half an hour ago which has been used because I can see the nut scratch. :eek:

Haven't found it location yet.

I enjoy a good nut scratch but that's another story altogether



........ 15mm fence seems bloody ridiculous! Even 50 is low I reckon - can you make another thats adjustable or something?

have fun

Not keen on those scratches prefer more caressing.

The fences are certainly vastly different to any previous saws I have used or seen but I think the manufacturers thoughts are trying to prevent jamming situations and kickbacks. The high fence is actually 60mm not 50 as previously thought.

One disapointment so far is that the table slot is not parallel to the blade, so jigs might have to accommodate this anomally.

No doubt over the next few hours of usage I will learn to use the saw.

Jow,

If the slot is not parallel to the blade, the supplier has not set the saw up properly. I would say you would be within your rights to demand that they send someone to adjust it. If you get nowhere with this, it should be possible for you to do it yourself. Basically, you have to loosen the bolts that attach the blade carriage to the table and then tap the blade carriage until you get the blade parallel to the slots. Then tighten the bolts again. I imagine it is a pretty tricky job, though. But it is essential to get the slots parallel to the blade. Otherwise you won't be able to use a tenoning jig or crosscut sled effectively.

Rocker

Thanks for your reponse with information Rocker, so far the suppliers have been very prompt in correcting those annoying niggles that seem to occur with any mass produced product these days. I am hoping the above problem will be sorted out just as promptly but it means all other set ups will then need changing to accomodate a new blade position.

At a last resort I have still got the Triton

The table top usually attaches with a few bolts and is independant of the saw and carcass. Well, at least it is on mine (Leda). Can't you just undo those and move the top until it's parallel ? Shouldn't be any need to muck around on the inside.