Thread: Blade height

Martin

I'm not sure I understand. I've got a WC2000 and I don't recall having to set it 1-2mm from the cutting slot. Perhaps my memory is dodgy!

I know you are supposed to set the blade height 1-2 mm abouve the height of the timber being sawn - is that what you mean?

Trav

Martin,

I'm not sure I fully understand what you are asking. What part of Brisbane do you live in, if I can help you fix it would you like me to help?

Woody

I think you mean in cross-cut mode. If that's the case, it's typical so it isn't a problem. Mine was exactly the same. Just raise the table height sligtly to compensate. part of the problem is a slight loss of blade height (in this case depth) when you fit the height winder.

Just ignore the markings and reset it.

Thanks Gumby, I guess I was placing too much reliance on Triton's markings as being 100% accurate! I thought about doing what you suggested but considered I better ask the "older and wiser".

Originally Posted by martinlacy

"older and wiser".

Well, 1 out of 2 'aint bad

Hi Woodworker - thanks for your offer of help. I live in Camp Hill. I would really appreciate help in setting up the Triton in order that I leave at least some hair on my head! The adjustments are really quite frustrating. If you like I will send you a private email with my address and phone number. Martin

Originally Posted by Gumby

I think you mean in cross-cut mode. If that's the case, it's typical so it isn't a problem. Mine was exactly the same. Just raise the table height sligtly to compensate. part of the problem is a slight loss of blade height (in this case depth) when you fit the height winder.

Just ignore the markings and reset it.

Take another gold star Gumby. how come you have always solved it before i get home. from reading the first few posts in the forum i could tell that nobody had twigged that martin was in cross cut mode.

Doug

Originally Posted by doug the slug

Take another gold star Gumby.

Doug

Could I have the money instead ??

(it's very quiet at work today........ )

Originally Posted by martinlacy

I have a WC2000 and use a Triton 235mm Saw. The table has the winder height adjustment chassis. I find that I cannot lower the blade so that it is the specified 1-2 mm from the cutting slot. .

Just re-reading this, I want to clarify the the blade has to be IN the slot by 1-2mm, not above it. Otherwise, it won't cut through all the timber - obviously.

No you can't have the money......

This is a free sight after all...

This is another one the Japanese love asking, along with "what depth of cut will my 190mm saw get?"

The difficulty here is the distance from the center of the blade to the bottom of the base plate when set at maximum depth is not uniform between the differrent models of saw.

Hence the markings on the end panels are just a guide.

As a rule of thumb, I advise prospective tritoneers that they will lose 20mm in the table saw mode, an extra 3mm if they use the Heigth winder kit and they will need to allow an extra 4 to 6 mm if they want to use the bevel ripping guide.

In the cross cut mode, the loss is 8mm (roughly) and the HW kit has no net effect, as the table can be adjusted relative to the new chassis height.

Though this may sound a bit petty, it can make a differrence if you take your new workcenter home and expect to be able to do something that you cannot.

As with many other limitations, the Triton saw solves most problems. Great depth of cut and the power to use it.

After13 years still haven't been cured of my Tritonitis.

Steve