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Re: Ripping blade
By:Tony Ling
Date: 1/20/2000, 12:56 pm
In Response To: Re: Ripping blade (John Michne)

> Mike - I am not familiar with the Delta benchtop saw, but if it will rip a
> 3/4" pine plank with a 10" blade and a 1/8" kerf, it should
> certainly gang cut a cedar plank of the same thickness with two 1/16"
> kerfs and 7-1/2" blades.

I am afraid the fance may be a little short and unsteady. You need another person to help you guide the wood. I would not advise gang cut in a small saw like that either. The direct drive motor burns out easily. If it binds, back off quickly. However, when you back off like that, it is very likely that you would gouge the wood strip, making an uneven cut. The best way is to beg, borrow or bribe someone who has a bigger, more steady table saw. Good luck!

Messages In This Thread

Ripping blade
Mike -- 1/17/2000, 9:53 pm
Re: Ripping blade
John Michne -- 1/18/2000, 8:00 pm
Re: Ripping blade
Mike Hanks -- 1/18/2000, 11:22 pm
Re: Ripping blade
John Michne -- 1/19/2000, 6:44 am
Re: Ripping blade
Tony Ling -- 1/20/2000, 12:56 pm
Re: Ripping blade
Rehd -- 1/17/2000, 11:35 pm
Re: Ripping blade
Pete Roszyk -- 1/17/2000, 10:31 pm
Re: Ripping blade
Alan Resinger -- 1/17/2000, 10:25 pm