Thread: Contemplating the purchase of a TSC10LB

Oh...photo worth a thousand words. Thank you.

Originally Posted by Timmy

Sorry bitingmidge. Just trying to suggest that setting one up is half the fun! Still don't feel comfortable with using it yet...still confused on this zero clearance insert thing that all are talking about. I think my comment had nothing to do with the original post. I will now pull my head in for another 18 months.
Timmy

Don't be sorry, and PLEASE DON'T PULL YOUR HEAD IN!!

SPECIALLY ON MY ACCOUNT!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

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Originally Posted by Jack E

Nice use of the timbers natural features Gumby

Jack.

yeah, I drilled the finger hole where the knot was

That's advanced woodworking out in Gumbyland.

I had a Jet Contractors saw and loved it..

My advice, look for a second hand contractors saw and when your ready get the cabinet saw if you feel you need or (more likely) want it. You should be able to get one for less than $400. I recently purchased one for my mate for $150, but the fence was buggered. I'll be building a biesemeyer fence for less than $150 identical to the original so for him it was perfect.

You will get close to what you paid for it when you go to upgrade. I never regret my initial purchase of a contractors saw and it did everything I wanted.

The TSC10-HB is fantastic value though, and I think that most the guys on this forum are justified in raving about them. If you want a new saw then pay a deposit and pay off the HB.

Originally Posted by Deems36

Well after many knowledgeable replies to my various queries Im leaning towards a table saw as an alternative to a Triton WorkCentre , I am however governed by a budget pushing hard on the $900 mark.

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A TSC-10HB would live up to all the expectations based on peoples many favourable reviews but with a $1599 price tag it is out of the question.

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Hi Deems!

I was in a similar quandry a few months ago, and ended up plumping for a Sherwood 10" Contractor's saw - but one of the guys at Timbecon managed to up-sell me to the 12" version for a very similar price (I a total loser for what I perceive as a "good buy"). This saw can be seen at http://www.timbecon.com.au/details/1...-saw-8610.aspx

In practise I've found it to be very good for my needs. It also has the "Align-a-Rip" Biesemyer-style fence, and I've added an Incra V27 mitre gauge plus telescoping fence.

It has proven to be repeatably accurate, has a 100mm depth of cut, sound adjustment controls - and a nice big flat table.

Sure, a cabinet saw looks nicer, has much better DC (although I suggest that one would still need a SUVA type overhead collector - which I have on order)

For a week-end warrior, this suits me very well!

Cheers!

My 2 cents worth.

Make sure you consider the power comsumption of the saw you choose, and the condition of your household and workshop wiring too.

My workshop consists of a large single car garrage connected to an barn. The wiring is very old and cannot handle the power drawn by a 3hp motor on start up. Because I rent this property, I'm not going to spend bucket loads of cash to rewire the entire house and workshop.

Because of the wiring limitation, I purchased a MJ-2325B cabinet saw with a 2hp motor. Perhaps I should've purchase a TS10HB and fitted it with a smaller motor, but decided against this for several reasons.

Cheers

Just run an tradesman/industrail extension cord from close as possible to the power box.
Mine is running off a 10a extension cord supply no worrys(just dont run other things off the same circuit at the same time...)

Originally Posted by Harry72

Just run an tradesman/industrail extension cord from close as possible to the power box.
Mine is running off a 10a extension cord supply no worrys(just dont run other things off the same circuit at the same time...)

Would if it would help. The powerbox only has 2 power, and 1 light fuses. So basically, everything runs off that and is impossible to isolate.

Originally Posted by Steve.Bisson@te

It has proven to be repeatably accurate, has a 100mm depth of cut, sound adjustment controls - and a nice big flat table.

Steve,

You are a lucky man, I wish my TSC10HB had "sound adjustment controls", I would love to be able to turn the volume down just a touch

Jack

Originally Posted by Jack E

You are a lucky man, I wish my TSC10HB had "sound adjustment controls", I would love to be able to turn the volume down just a touch

Jack,

Sounds like your saw has some slop in the blade rise and fall mechanism - which is standard on most saws. Try allways adjusting the blade height by raising the blade only. If you have to lower the blade a small amount, wind the blade down a full turn, then wind it up to a fraction lower than it was before you started.

Cheers

Sorry Monoman, I was trying to be funny by implying that with your "sound" adjustment controls I could make my saw quieter.

Obviously I have failed

I am very happy with all aspects of my TSC10HB.

Jack.

Originally Posted by Mono

Would if it would help. The powerbox only has 2 power, and 1 light fuses. So basically, everything runs off that and is impossible to isolate.

Time for a change of residence?
Tell the LL that you want to install a window mounted 3hp aircon and that it needs a new circuit... a 15a one!

Originally Posted by Gumby

Where are you confused ? here's a photo showing the standard insert which comes with the saw and the other photo is with the zero clearance insert made form some scrap oregon. The difference being that in the second photo, small offcuts can't fall down into the cabinet and stay on the table top instead. The round hole is to make it easy to pull it out. The slot for the blade is cut with the insert in the table, blade down and then slowly raised while turned on. Watch your fingers doing this and have it clamped down with a piece of timber - not over the slot though Hope that helps.

Thanks again Gumby for this. Just a quick question (sorry all for not keeping to the topic). Given the zero clearance insert, do you have a reduced dust extraction rate? Do you use a dust extraction system from the top guard?
Thanks Timmy

WoW - haven’t signed in for a few days.

The responses have been nothing short of informative with an added element of amusement[img]images/icons/icon10.gif[/img]

Well this thread is a about to take a twist!

Amongst my wife’s circle of colleagues, a deceased estate has popped up with the poor bugger not amongst anymore being an avid wood enthusiast.

This fella god bless his soul very recently acquired a MJ-2325-A with panel attachment from Timbecon. The widow of course has no use for the machine and the lads in the family I am told would rather not be left alone in room with a machine!

So an opportunity has presented itself -the passed down state of facts claim that the unit has been used on only two occasions.

The asking price is $850 a rather handsome discount on a like new MJ-2325-A.

http://www.timbecon.com.au/products...saws-333_0.aspx

Please do let me have your infinate words of wisdom! [img]images/icons/icon12.gif[/img]