Thread: Sawstop Jobsite pro instruction manual error?

If it has a riving knife try to get a blade as close to that dimension as possible, but just slightly thicker for obvious reasons.

I just had a look at the manual, and you’re right- it’s an error. It says kerf 3/32 to 3/16 (3mm). Neither of those imperial dimensions are 3mm. But it says the riving knife is 2.3mm thick. As Greg says, go slightly wider than that. So I would use a blade with a 2.4mm kerf. I doubt you’ll find one with a flat grind, so you’ll have to have a bevel-tooth blade ground flat.

I thought that the sawstop mechanism itself came with warranty guidelines as to what blades are suitable? Perhaps more precise info is in an addenda or seperate paperwork? Mind you this was back when SStop was new kid on the block.

Either way, I wouldn't call that an error. A lack of accurate information, perhaps, in that they don't also provide upper & lower limits in metric but 3mm is not... "incorrect."

The manual was obviously written for the US market; I like to think that the author considered non-US woodworkers capable of converting the provided imperial to metric without excessive hand-holding.

Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!

I like to think that the author considered non-US woodworkers capable of converting the provided imperial to metric without excessive hand-holding.

Unlikely. There are 14 pages of safety warnings in the manual.

There's no trouble getting 10" thin kerf, flat top grind ripping blades:
https://www.timbecon.com.au/freud-he...hoCfNQQAvD_BwE
https://www.timbecon.com.au/freud-he...hoCfNQQAvD_BwE
You wouldn't want a flat top tooth blade for crosscutting, would you?

Thanks for the feedback guys.
Sawstop replied and confirmed that it is an error in the manual. The right dimensions are the ones in inches. Hopefully they will update the manuals soon.

Originally Posted by aldav

There's no trouble getting 10" thin kerf, flat top grind ripping blades:
https://www.timbecon.com.au/freud-he...hoCfNQQAvD_BwE
https://www.timbecon.com.au/freud-he...hoCfNQQAvD_BwE
You wouldn't want a flat top tooth blade for crosscutting, would you?

This blade unfortunately cannot be used with Sawstop saws as it has shoulders.
I found another flat tooth blade at carbatec: Amana 10" Prestige Electro-Blu Flat Tooth Grind Ripping Blade | Carbatec

Apparently it is Sawstop approved even if the plate is slightly thicker than the 2mm indicated in the manual. However, I just purchased the saw and I'm not planning to buy the blade anytime soon. I'll see if anything else comes out on the market in the future!

Originally Posted by Jekkil

This blade unfortunately cannot be used with Sawstop saws as it has shoulders.

I thought it was the kerf not being less than 3/32" that was important with the SawStop. What does the blade having 'shoulders' mean? If this information is correct it's just another reason to NOT buy a SawStop AFAIC.

Just did a search on 'shoulders'. Apparently they are found on blades to stiffen the plate and they consequently limit the depth of cut. So similar to fitting plate stiffeners. Neither of the blades I linked to have shoulders in the plate. See this FAQ from SawStop (Blades heading) - Frequently Answered Questions | SawStop

If you follow their instructions to the letter, you'll merely cack your pants when the thing goes off. Get anything wrong and you're REALLY in trouble.