Struggling to cut accurately with a Skill type saw.

Discussion in 'Carpenters' Talk' started by NT555, Nov 8, 2015.

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  1. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    I did.
     
    chippie244, Nov 8, 2015
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  2. NT555

    NT555 Member

    To be honest you don't need a measure to see how out of parallel it is. I only measured it in order to quantify it for the post. The combination square i'm using in this case is a 6" Bahco CS150 which i test against a digital micrometer. Not to ISO standards but not too bad.
     
    NT555, Nov 8, 2015
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  3. dwlondon

    dwlondon Active Member

    Having correctly found out that the saw is duff. Bin it and get a good one.
     
    dwlondon, Nov 8, 2015
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  4. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Erbauer,Titan,plus a few other brands are cheap ****** made power tools & quaility is lacking.
     
    KIAB, Nov 8, 2015
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  5. NT555

    NT555 Member

    Hi, just to report back: The screws holding the foot plate are made of plasticine.. you show them a screwdriver and they round off - F brilliant!. The depth of cut adjustment is miss shaped like a deformed banana. Shocking. Anyway,on recommendation i've ordered a Bosch GKS190 for less than £100 (cashback deal) which should arrive Tue. The bin men come Wed. Happy days (hopefully)

    Many thanks for all your help.
     
    NT555, Nov 9, 2015
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  6. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    You'll like the Bosch GKS190, but use quailty blades like Freud.
     
    KIAB, Nov 9, 2015
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  7. NT555

    NT555 Member

    The Bosch arrived and has been busy all afternoon. The original blade seemed fine, but i splashed out on a £20.00 Frued from SF. Really great results with little tear out and stayed on line really well. I knocked up a zero clearance guide as recommended. Great results. Many thanks to you all.
     
    NT555, Nov 10, 2015
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  8. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    KIAB, Nov 10, 2015
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  9. NT555

    NT555 Member

    Cheers Kiab, i'll get a LP40M.. the next time i'm at SF. In my mind i've always thought that Freud blade were expensive and have never considered them. I have a Dewalt 305mm chop saw that could do with a new blade. Is there a Freud blade you'd recommend?
     
    NT555, Nov 11, 2015
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  10. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Freud LP60M 025 305mm 48 tooth blade.

    Freud PRO LP60M 026 305mm 72 tooth blade.

    Freud LP60M006 305mm 96 tooth blade


    Finally there is the     Freud LP91M 006 in the Pro ULTIMAX range which is a 80 tooth blade, but you be better off either the 96,72 or 48 tooth blade.

    EDIT:

    Hunt around might find them cheaper.

    http://www.uktoolcentre.co.uk/Shop/p~96229~LP60M026-Poratble-Saw-Blade-305-X-30-X-72T.html

    www.uktoolcentre.co.uk/Shop/p~96230~LP60M006-Poratble-Saw-Blade-305-X-30-X-96T.html?nosto=productpage-nosto-1

    http://www.uktoolcentre.co.uk/Shop/...2.6-x-30-x-80T.html?nosto=productpage-nosto-1
     
    Last edited: Nov 11, 2015
    KIAB, Nov 11, 2015
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  11. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Freud blades arn't expensive when compared to other blades, as I find they stay sharper, don't buckle, give a cleaner cut & they outlast other brands.

    A Dewalt 305mm 80 tooth is around £73, Bosch 96 tooth £95, compared to £48 for the Freud 72 tooth, & £45 for the 96 tooth blades.
     
    Last edited: Nov 11, 2015
    KIAB, Nov 11, 2015
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  12. dwlondon

    dwlondon Active Member

    That solves the Freudian dilemma....
     
    dwlondon, Nov 11, 2015
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  13. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    When you say one thing but mean your mother. :):)
     
    chippie244, Nov 11, 2015
    #33
  14. dwlondon

    dwlondon Active Member

    Man alive! Its Brian Blessed
     
    dwlondon, Nov 11, 2015
    #34
  15. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select


    Has he fallen over?

    Mr. HandyAndy - Really
     
    Mr. Handyandy, Nov 11, 2015
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  16. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Just having a nap. SF turned it sideways and I don't know how to correct it.
     
    chippie244, Nov 11, 2015
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  17. goldenboy

    goldenboy Super Member

    More Merv Hughes with a snood on
     
    goldenboy, Nov 11, 2015
    #37
  18. jeznotts

    jeznotts Member

    hi, really sack it off and buy something else, you didn't want to buy a saw and then spend ages trying to re-engineer it! triton stuff is rubbish, make sure you let anybody else know who are thinking of buying one, i'm sure you could get a budget makita, or bosch one under 150 that would be fine for ages!
     
    jeznotts, Nov 28, 2015
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  19. markOz

    markOz New Member

    I have same problem with Bosch GKS 65. Difference in lenght from foot side to diameter oposite sides of the blade is 2 mm, when saw is turned upside down (dia of the blade is 190 mm). When I saw with Bosch guide, saw starts to clog, because blade is not parallel to the guide. It is dangerous, especially on thick materials. Saw can be kicked back.
    I unscrewed all screws that are holding machine to the foot, but movement is around 0.5 mm, and I must correct 2 mm.
    Reason for that could be, as I can remember, when I was sawing 15 mm plywood which was supported on side that should be cut off, so it cloged saw a bit. I even chunked rubber on saw guide, because saw wanted to go left side, towards the guide. Could something be bent that way, so it becomes 2 mm unparallel?
     
    markOz, Jul 17, 2020
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