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Michael, it would be good to see your review. I get an error when I go to the link you have posted.

cheers

George

Eightball, I don't think you will get anything like an 800 mm crosscut with a standrd mitre gauge. A homemade crosscut sled might give you 600 mm or so.

To crosscut 800-1000 mm accurately you will...

Spartan, that is a very nice saw you have and I want one too!

A couple of times you have mentioned that you chose large rip capacity rather than geting a slider. I don't think being able to rip...

Some of the heavy duty, swivelling, lockable castors I've come across can be $20-$30 each. Do you know of a cheap source of quality castors that would give you the metal and castors for much less...

I think think some of the conjecture here is about two saws that are not actually direct swaps for each other.

As I understand it the Jet JPS is a contractor-style saw with enclosed upper cabinet,...

I would also consider a couple if there is a reasonable saving. I am also in Canberra.


George

This question is raised occasionally so it would be worth documenting the differences in one place. The following is my understanding. SS owners please chip in with any additions/corrections.

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Not sure why but the saw on the GPW website has a Jet switchbox on it. It isn't a Jet machine. It is their version of the TSC-10HB (same as the Blue carbatec or orange Timbecon ones).

George

Coffee- I don't own a Jet but people here might be able to talk you through the general process of tuning a table saw. More questions than answers here sorry!

Is it crosscutting on the slider that...

The TSC-10HB seems to be excellent value but one criticism that has been voiced a number of times is the guard/splitter arrangement. I would much prefer a riving knife (and preferably left tilt) but...

Auld- I think yours is the original Supersaw version (enclosed cabinet with 4 legs). I think Coffee is referring to the "fully" enclosed version (no legs).

Has anyone seen or bought one of the...

Thanks Wongo.

Is that a CE model supersaw? It looks like you have cut down the height of the riving knife. Can you still attach the guard with your setup?

Cheers

Hi,
I am also interested in this. If you are making a cut where the blade height is less than the timber thickness (eg cutting tenons or a groove), do you have to remove the riving knife assembly...

The plunge mechanism appeals to me and looks very well thought out. I hope Triton consider marketing a smaller drill (say 12 volt) with the same plunge function. That would be very useful for general...

I doubt there is a paint solution for floors that will stand up to the wear and tear required for a bathroom environment. The only DIY option that I know of (White Knight) is recommended for vertical...

If the Carbatec model is unavailable, I would look at Timbecon or Gary Pye before spending $1000 on custom built. The Jet one sold by GPW is $85 and can reportedly carry 600 lbs (270 kg).
...

Vino,
Unless you have heaps of time, money and/or patience I would live with a small step. It is not uncommon as far as I have seen.

I pretty much did what Mick said. Floorboards were sheeted...

The "upgrade" of the green rods seems to be a very low key affair. Perhaps it will be announced when all the old stock has been cleared at full price ;)

Personally I like my Triton but I am mildly...

Interesting. Do they still sell the standard workcentre without extras? Part of the reason for retailers selling "exclusive" product lines is that there is no exact product to compare against. Say...

What are these green rods? I have the gravity-style dust bucket (several years old) and I don’t have any green rods. Has there been an update?

Cheers

George

Tonz, have look at threads below
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5542&highlight=height+AND+winder+dust+bag ...

If you really need a left hand mitre slot then the Super Saw is available with a left hand cast iron extension wing rather than the sliding table (some $500 cheaper). Obviously, it is a choice...

Re. the AWR comparison of drills. Was there any rationale for ranking the drills based on the size of the box the came in? Sounds like a joke!

George

I have always had a problem with rip cutting on my Triton. When ripping boards to width the cut edge (away from the fence) is very slightly concave along the lenght, particularly when cutting pine. ...

As BigRed said, a router table or saw table will only be convenient if you are dealing with relatively short lengths (unless you have a sliding table). The Triton in cross-cut mode does a good job of...

The contractor saw from Gary Pye Woodturning has full cast iron tables and extensions, and the same rip fence as the TSC-10HB. Very solid. A friend of mine has one and is pretty happy with it. There...

I share some of Outback’s sentiments. Why is it such a sin to post on a subject that has been discussed before?

Many times the author is after slightly different information or coming from a...

I have a 60 tooth Triton Combination blade (not the Triple Chip). On melamine coated particleboard it gives one very good side (top face) and one with some chipping (bottom face). The chipping is...

The scribing tool looks good, but there are only 3 wheel sizes. The smallest is nearly 2 inches in diameter. The scrible line would therefore be nearly 1 inch from the wheel edge. I would have...

The James Hardie Bathroom Guide should answer most of your questions.
http://www.jameshardie.com.au/buildingproducts/brochures_sub.asp?id=10

Re the shower base. Fitting will depend on the design...

There is a bit of discussion on a current buy&sell thread about high freight costs in relation to purchasing second hand tools. See:...

Rod,
The push in plugs are a good idea. What are they made of?

Derek indicated his sliding table did not have any legs resting on the ground. Maybe this is a different model?

Cheers
George

As an interim measure I am thinking about buying the Triton sliding extension table. The other option (dreaming now!) is a new saw (Carbatec CT-10HB with add on slider or Jet Super Saw with built in...

If you really want to use a powertool how about a mini grinding or diamond blade on a Dremel?

Personally I wouldn't be using any sort of powertool for that job. I can see a few dings in the tiles...

My vote is with Australian Wood Review. I find this to be a professional looking publication with some good project ideas and interesting articles. As some others have said the tool “reviews” are a...

May be of interest-
I made some preliminary enquires about the GPW deluxe contractor saw. According to Gary it is identical to a Powermatic 64A. Imported from from WMH tools in Taiwan, which makes...

I checked my Westpac insurance before Christmas. There is a $1000 or $2000 limit on "tools of trade". There are no limits on individual items. No need to specify individual items. As a hobbyist I...

Looked at a GMC thicknesser at Bunnings today. Specs (from memory) were 318 mm max planing width, 160 mm max thickness, 2000 W motor, 4 post design, 2 blades, no cutter head lock, all metal...

I know a few of the guys round here have bought these saws in the recent past. I have a question:

The fence system looks very solid but I can't see if there is any capacity to adjust the alignment...

Dean,
I'd get another quote. I had 100 odd tiles replaced, 2 gable ends re-pointed and the ridge-cap completely rebedded and repointed for around $1500.

In my case it wasn't a job I would have...

My recent experience revealed that many small kitchen makers and kitchen makeover companies don't make there own doors. They get them made to measure by specialists who have all the gear to do vinyl...

The totally clear glass is considerably more expensive but you can get away with normal toughened glass depending on the final colour of the splashback. A white splashback on normal glass will have a...

Anthony,
It is a bit difficult to give advice without knowing the extent of the problem. Fixes could range from regrouting and putting up with a bit of mould to completely removing the shower base....

Jock,
From the way you have described your model it sounds like the newer model seals in much the same way (foam, velcro, etc).

I belive Triton revised the design because there was a tendency...

Is it safe/advisable to put a higher amp fuse on a standard power circuit? If you run lower rated appliances on the same circuit could they short out without tripping the fuse?

Just posing the...

I recently had a glass splashback made and installed by a glazier. It is 6 mm toughened glass sprayed on the back with automotive paint (no etching apparently) and fixed to the wall with silicone.
...

Dean,
So which table saw did you buy?

Cheers

George

I had the opportunity to see the Jet Super Saw at the Canberra woodshow last week. I thought it looked pretty good for $2100 but $1900 would be even better.

It looked solid with plenty of cast...

You can do it. You need to put packing between the cupped/warped work piece and the flat reference surface. This prevents the rollers flattening the board out as it passes through.

There has been...

Ken,
What are making the table top out of?

Cheers

George