Thread: Overcoming fence problem on GMC t/s

Originally Posted by munruben

And, Yes I am going to get a proper table saw when funds permit.

If you didn’t spend your money on a Triton, a GMC and 2 drop saws then you would have got one.

Now you tell me.

Ive got the same saw. (sshh).
no probs with the fence but had to make a sled to overcome the flexible mitre guage.

Aside from the bad fence and mitre guage, are these things alright as far as the actual table, blade etc go? I guess it's already been explored, but I'm in the same boat of wanting a cheap starter tablesaw, and wondering if the fence could be replaced with a workshop built one designed to fit the table... if the table relies on C channel (T-track.. whatever we call it here) to secure the fence and other accessories, couldn't you make up fences/featherboards etc like people do out of wood when they build a router table?

http://www.whitemountdesign.com/RouterTableProject.htm

The sled is a good idea for cross cutting.
AwDeoh, the blade seems to be okay and the motor has given me no problems. Of course it would be possible to build a fence like you suggested. I have made several projects using this saw and quite happy with the results, however, I am not able to make comparisons having only ever owned a Triton MK lll workcentre and this one,with better quality TS. I guess someone can tell us the advantagers of the better ones.
Taking it all round, forgetting about the problems mentioned above, I think they serve a useful purpose and reasonably good value for the money. If you can find one second hand, they can be picked up pretty cheaply.
Hey Craig, I wont breathe a word.

NOt much scope for adding accessories AwDeOh. the top is made from a number of extruded aluminium sections screwed down and the slots are smaller than standard.
The raising mechanism has given me some trouble.
It does a basic job and it was cheap. but it got me going when there was no chance of putting the money together for a better one.
I would still have no table saw without it but it has made me want a better one.
Best to be butted up up against a hefty table as it is quite light and will move with very little pressure.


munruben, maybe we should start a secret society - GMCs annonamous. )

Originally Posted by forunna

munruben, maybe we should start a secret society - GMCs annonamous. )

Yeah, like remember that Claytons ad on tv a few years ago "The drink you have when you're not having a drink" could be something like "The tablesaw you use when you dont have a tablesaw"

Originally Posted by AwDeOh

Aside from the bad fence and mitre guage, are these things alright as far as the actual table, blade etc go? I guess it's already been explored, but I'm in the same boat of wanting a cheap starter tablesaw, and wondering if the fence could be replaced with a workshop built one designed to fit the table... if the table relies on C channel (T-track.. whatever we call it here) to secure the fence and other accessories, couldn't you make up fences/featherboards etc like people do out of wood when they build a router table?

http://www.whitemountdesign.com/RouterTableProject.htm

I bought this gmc saw and at h time I didn't even have a decent hand saw.
I opened the box set it up ran it and cut 1 piece of timber.
I then put it all back in the box returned it to bunnings i thought it was so crap.
If you want a starter cheap saw for ripping the triton powered saw table could be the go. it costs around $200 and better than that gmc I reckon. Use ur own CS

If you decide to hang onto these saws, at least get yourself a decent blade - for pity sake.

G'day All,
I run a GMC table saw every day, and yes..it started out very cruddy,but it now cuts straight/sets up accurately and.does most of the stuff I read about.......but to do this ....I counted them today...I use 12 home-made jigs and sleds.
I use mostly an Infinity combination blade from Northwood which is the ducks nuts.
I'll probably use it until the motor dies.

Originally Posted by munruben

The fence that comes with the GMC table saw is garbage

The saw that comes with the fence isn't much better.

Originally Posted by watson

I'll probably use it until the motor dies.

that should get you through until the end of the month at least.

Gumby I Hope so!!
I'd love to have a listen to a proper table saw.......the GMC sounds rough....getting picky now aren't I???
I'd also like the blade to stop quicker, 20 seconds wasted each time you turn it off.....so I'm working on an electronic brake idea...that'll probably finish off the motor

Originally Posted by watson

Gumby I Hope so!!
I'd love to have a listen to a proper table saw.......the GMC sounds rough....getting picky now aren't I???
I'd also like the blade to stop quicker, 20 seconds wasted each time you turn it off.....so I'm working on an electronic brake idea...that'll probably finish off the motor

watson...
mob over in umericah use savs as brakes on their TS's. . .
Jedo

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