Contractor Saw Stop Table saw review and construction tips
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
- I recently purchased a Saw Stop 36"contractor saw. When I was doing my research I couldn't find to much information about the contractor saw, only the professional version.
In this video I cover some tips I think would be helpful if you are looking to purchase the Contractor Saw Stop.
Overall I love the saw and it is everything they say it is. The fence is perfect and everything out of the box was aligned.
If you have any questions feel free to hit me up in the comments and I will try and help as best I can.
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0:00 - Intro
3:30 - Start of construction
5:00 - Info on mobile base construction
6:37 - Tips of putting the saw on the mobile base
9:20 - Final thoughts
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Hi, I just ordered one of these and really appreciate your assembly and initial impressions video. I’m doing Steve Ramsay’s Weekend Woodwoeker course and haven’t used a table saw before. Keep up the great work, be keen to hear more about your experiences and thoughts on this saw.
Glen Morrow thanks for the support! I have heard great things about Steve’s course. Your starting with a great Saw and will love it! Have been using mine now for about a month and it’s just so nice. Enjoy the course and welcome to woodworking 😀
Small Fry Creations no worries! I still have so much to learn! The assembly part makes me a little nervous! Anyway keep up the great work/videos. Cheers, Glen
Once you start there will be no stopping you trust me. Always stuff to learn and this community is awesome at helping and not making you feel stupid. Good luck with the construction.
Small Fry Creations yeah I’m discovering this already - the community is great. Actually I do have a question for you - what’s the mitre gauge it comes with like for cross cuts? And did you get a GRR Ripper?
Hey Glen. I haven't used the mitre gauge as this point as I use a miter saw for cross cuts. I do have a GRR Ripper. The griper is ok. I wouldn't say I love it. I find it doesn't grip the work piece like they say it should but it does feel safer then a lot of other push sticks. I tend to use a mix of the gripper and the push stick that came with the saw.
My Saw Stop comes tomorrow and I've watched your video 3 times in the last two weeks - THANK YOU for sharing all your awesome advice!! As an English teacher, I also really love just listening to you speak - your word choice is excellent and you speak so fluidly - It's much appreciated!! :)
😂😀 that’s awesome!! How exciting!! Enjoy putting it together! I’m sure you will love it!!! Thank you for the support 😃
I’m now a new subscriber. I like the casual yet organized way in which you talk to the camera and your viewers.
Thanks. Its something I'm working on. Currently working on videos where I talk to the camera more. Thanks for the support.
Just reviewing your video again! I'm so excited, my SawStop is coming in a few days, finally, and you had some great tips. Thank you for taking the time to do this video, especially in that heat!
Your welcome!! Yay how exciting!! You won’t be disappointed!! Good luck with the construction!
Nice to see some love for the contractor saw. It is all most of us really need. I finally got mine in early January. I had one of the first ordered back in 2008 but has to cancel because of divorce and just took 10 years to get back to having room and money at the same time for one.
Hey John. Must be a great feeling to be able to get back to getting one. They are great and your right. I think its all a hobbyist needs. It does everything and more then I need it to. happy cutting 😀
I really appreciate the video. Nice to see it all come together. Job well done!
Thank you
This still stands as one of the most informative CNS videos I’ve seen.
Thank you Mike 😀
Thanks for the great info. I'm looking at the same saw with pretty much the same options and reasons.
Thanks Dan. Well I love it and I’m super happy. Couldn’t recommend it enough
Congratulations and Happy Wood Working.
Thank you
thanks for doing this, I am looking at the contractor model for the exact same reasons, it was great to hear your thoughts.
Thanks Reid. It’s a great saw. Super happy with it
Very good tip about attaching the base first then flipping over. I will do that when I get mine
Your welcome!! Good luck
Just found this video, perfect for me. Not only does my Triton make a hell of a lot of noise but it also went 90% through my left index finger top knuckle...still attached but fused now. I’m saving up, I think your accessories and upgrades make a lot of sense. Thankyou.
Oh no! Glad to here your ok! That was my number reason for upgrade and I have never looked back. Glad I could help 😃
I'm doing the same, contractor, cast iron wings. I'll custom build some outfeed tables to double as assembly tables, and some other stuff. Love to see someone else get this saw as well. I wanted to get one of these for about a year and have been saving but recently became concrete in the decision to get one of these because I ran my thumb into my current table saws blade. It wasn't fun, fortunately a very fast reaction on my part saved everything and I'm not majorly injured. Going to be making the purchase in a bout a week now. Great vid.
Oh no! Glad your thumb is ok. Fantastic news about the purchase! I think you will be very happy and love it! Good luck with the build 😀 cast iron wings are a good pick 😃
Thank you for a very informative and helpful video
Thank you so much! I knew I wanted to purchase a SawStop but so many options, a good problem. Anyway, I had been zeroing in on the Contactors saw with 36" fence, and as a hobbyist myself, your video gave me good direction. I have read a lot of great reviews as well as rave reviews about the ease of assembly and you did a superb job of demonstrating that, especially appreciated your tips on assembly. Can't wait to make some dust.
Yay that’s awesome. I absolutely love mine and couldn’t be happier 😀 glad the video was helpful
I just got the same saw here in Texas and love it. I also bought a Bosch aluminum router table and it fits exactly where the extension table is.
Hey Michael. Glad you love it. I sure love mine. Great to know about the router table. It sure is in the dream pipe line.
Loved this review. I am about to buy this saw, currently got a pimped up Triton Mk 2. You’ve convinced me to go 36” fence and cast iron wing. I will be putting a router plate in a customised left wing.
So exciting Greg!! I love it and haven’t regretted it at all!! The router in the wing is a complete setup!! You won’t know yourself 😀
Go girl! Looking foward to your content. I too work with a triton 2000 and it's limitations...but i am still dreaming.
Hey Ingrid. Thanks for the support. Keep working and you never know what can happen. The Triton is great and worked well for me for the last two years 😀
Delighted to find your video in my feed this morning. Now a subscriber. Thanks for your input.
The “which sawstop model” has been going round and round in my head for months.
I tell myself ( since I haven’t even got past cutting up plywood yet) that the JSS is good enough for a newbie with little time anyways. Then, I can see better value in your upgraded version of the contractor saw. Then I start thinking “ well I could (given the upgrades) get even better value with a cabinet saw.
Finally, I come to my senses and think 5k plus is a lot of money that takes a lot to earn ... and I go back to the JSS scheme.
Your enthusiasm may just have brought me to a decision.
Hey Thanks for the support. I know the feeling. I had to make the hard decision. At the end of the day I thought any saw stop would be an upgrade so lets not go crazy. I'm so happy with the upgrade. The cuts are so precise and square and it speeds up my work flow and has improved my quality. Good luck with the woodworking :)
Glad I came across your channel! I just bought the same setup.
Awesome!! I still love mine and very happy with it.
I have been using the triton 2000 work centre for the last 10 years +. I too found it very restrictive. So.... I have taken the plunge to the sawstop 36” contractor saw. Look forward to receiving it. But thank you for your video on the assembly. I am sure it will help.
Perfect set up. This is what I want.
Thank you. I’m super happy with it 😃
Congrats!! Thanks for sharing
Bobby 111 thanks 😀
Niiiiiiiiiice video. Can't wait to see more. ☺
Thanks for sharing, and hope you can share more about the contractor version. It's really hard to find useful info about it.
Jimmy Fang thanks jimmy. Glad you found it helpful. It’s a great Saw and I’m loving every minute I use it 😀
This is the saw I specked for myself, can't imagine needing more than this.
Thanks awesome. I’m super happy with mine. Can’t imagine needing more
Thanks. Loved the video and you’ve convinced me to go for this one. The bad news is I have to wait until Santa gets here 😟😬😁
Im researching the sawstop and came across your channel and can I say it’s so nice to hear another Aussie. That was a great review and content thanks for sharing it’s been 3 years for you so I’ll check out some more of your videos and see what your up to and what you think of your saw now cheers. I gave a sub to and a like of course.
Hey Bradley thank you for checking the video out and support. Glad it was helpful. Still loving the saw 😀
Thanks that is the exact unit I am going to purchase. Again thanks
Awesome!! Enjoy 😀😀
You won’t be disappointed 😃😃
I love the SawStop technology and like you said ''safety first''. We just retired at 60 and have oodles of woodwork projects to do. We got the 52'' Professional one for $5,600 Aud.
Yeah it’s so nice to know you have the added safety. Ooohh yay exiting!!! They are such great saws. I still smile every time I use mine
Great review and helped a lot! I am ordering the exact same model this week. Prices have gone up I see. I did ask sawstop about the difference between an upgraded contractor model and the start of the professional model (1.75 hp) as they look fundamentally identical but there is a $500 difference in price. For what its worth he told me the main difference is the dust collection is better on the professional model because of the cabinet enclosure and its a little heavier so it may have less vibration. With the upgrades to the contractor model other things are more or less a wash. The upgraded contractor is also the one I am getting knowing that.
Yahoo!! How exciting!! It’s such a great saw and I still love it and it’s doing well. Has always been able to cope with anything I throw at it. 😀 interesting to know the difference between the models. I don’t have any issues with vibration as I think the cast iron wings give it good weight. It’s one of those things where your like when is the price out weighing my needs 😂 great pick 😀
SawStop is the way to go great pick. I have had a 120v 1.75hp t-glide contract saw for over 10yrs great saw great company.
Totally agreed!! Such a great saw!!
G'day from South Australia, great video, picked up the exact same model last Saturday 6th October from Carbatec, will have it put together this weekend, going to make a homemade wheelbase first on Saturday,
Hey! Awesome purchase!! Good luck with the build!
Ta :)
Good idea with mounting the stand first! I just got mine delivered today and I've been pacing around it trying to figure out how I'll approach lifting that top on before I get a second set of hands to help me out.
😂😀😂I know that feeling. Wanting it done now but needing help. How excting a new saw. :)
Congrats on the new saw! Been thinking about the 52" for quite some time but if this saw can hold all the attachments as the larger saws I may just go with this one.thanks for sharing happy cutting🍻
Joe Basement Woodworking & DIY hey thanks Joe! I’m super happy with it and the added safety is so good for piece of mind. I’m glad with the 36”. I could of even gone the 30” but I wanted the better fence system.
Small Fry Creations Yeah 36" is a good size look forward to seeing you use it in future videos congrats once again
what a beauty
Couldn’t agree more!!!
Great review. Was good to what you got. Use you knee to stop the motor, keeps your hands in sight.
Thanks Rick
Beautiful Saw! I'm considering that and the Hammer saw made in Austria, which is more. The good thing about it is it doesn't kill a blade and a cartridge if you set it off. It just trips a switch and then push a button to reset.
Hey Russ. I haven’t heard of the hammer saw. I will check it out. The saw is working out great. 😀
Love the video. Only just came across it when I was looking for reviews on the contractor Sawstop. In Australia as well so great to see a review from someone in Australia as have only found so far info from US. I have Triton 2000 at the moment which I haven't used in a while so thinking whether I should start using that again or get a new table saw. I have been watching alot of videos from US to get ideas to make Workbenches, Drop saw cabinets and router cabinets etc but they are in US. I also have the Triton Router. Problem comes when you try and source the materials to build the project which I am yet to do. Look forward to watching more of your videos.
Glad I could help. The table saw is fantastic and I still love using each time I'm in the workshop.
@@SmallFryCreations I ordered the Contractor Saw and I am in the process of putting it together. Just wondering if you had an issue with the mobile base and when you have the base on the wheels and you try and put it back on the stand. It seems to get stuck. I have to push where the release lever locking screw is so that is comes out of its locked position and can't slide along the channel as it gets stuck. It seemed to work fine before I put the saw on the base.
I put the base together then added the mobile base and it seemed to work ok. I then turned the saw upside down and put the stand on the saw and screwed on and then turned the whole thing over. Then we tried to move the stand which is moved fine but when we wanted to put back on the legs it wouldn't. So found if I got a bit of wood and just pushed slightly against the release leaver inside the stand it was enough to allow it to come down. We have tightened all the screws against not sure what to do next.
Looking forward to seeing how you like the contractor saw.
oh how i love new toys!
😂😂 it’s winner for sure!!
I really enjoy this video. It so exciting. I wish I could afford the Sawstop, right now I have a 10”PoS Ryobi. The table is twisted and the fence is garbage and even the miter slots are not straight. I’m gonna be replacing it soon though and I’m leaning towards a Bosch job site saw. My next upgrade will pro;;y be the saw stop. Hopefully I don’t lose any fingers before then. Lol
Hey thanks for the support. I hear good things about the Bosch. I say whatever is in your budget is the saw for you 😀😀 good luck
"slot thingies" hilarious
Excellent video! I just put one together this past weekend. Love the saw. I'm a bit concerned about dust collection though. The dust shroud underneath is pretty wide open so I'll have to come up with something for that. If you have ideas on that please post!
Hey Mike. It is a great Saw. You won't be disappointed. I will agree the dust collection is not awesome. I have a dust collector hooked up and I would say it would collect 70% of the dust. A lot of dust stays in the saw and falls on the ground. I want to try and come up with something that goes under the saw but is easy to get out to empty. If I come up with anything I will be sure to let you know. :)
Small Fry Creations That’s disappointing. In hoped for more, as I have a small garage shop.
Brilliant vid, and timely for me. Similarly, I have had a Triton (Mark 3), which is looking sad. I’m thinking of getting one a SawStop Contractor at the end of the month, with the extras that you bought. My problem is lack of space, the Contractor may be too big for my shed., so I may have to look at similar $ for a Festool system. I’ll look for the Subscribe button now!
Hey thank you for the support. It is a great saw. I love the saw. I don’t think you could go wrong with saw stop or festool. Both great brands!!
Hi Small Fry, great video. How is the saw going after 6 months? I was very happy to find an Aussie review of the sawstop and find another aussie woodworker on youtube. I was going to purchase the jobsite saw for the mobile convenience but the more see i think i will get the contractor saw with some upgrades just need to wait for Carbatec Melbourne to have their Show sale next month.
Thanks Tony! I love the Saw and couldn’t be more happy. I’m glad I upgraded to the cast iron wings. It feels like a cabinet saw at a cheaper price. I almost went with the job site but I thought if I was going to use it every week then buy once and buy right. It has no trouble cutting plywood and any hardwood I have put through it hasn’t had a problem. I also went contractor so I could get the better fence system. Overall I rate it 10/10. Good luck 😀 let me know if you have any other questions
Thanks for the video! Very helpful...mine's coming in a few days and I'm working on an outfeed table/workbench. The specs show the saw as 34 3/4" high. Is that what you built your outfeed table too? I haven't been able to actually see one to measure exactly what that measurement is so any information would help. Thanks!
Just found your channel, good to see another Aussie channel, and another fellow female woodworker at that. I'd love a saw stop, but $3100 for a contractor saw is a bit hefty, I am looking at the Harvey cabinet saws and the Carbatec cabinet saws, they are around the $2000 - 2400 price range. But we'll see, don't have the money yet anyway. Let us know how you go with dust collection with the Contactor saw.
Thank you! I have heard great things about carbatec saws so you can’t go wrong! Thanks for the support!
yessssssss,top demais...
Literally was just looking to buy one of these and only ever see the professional ones...Id love to hear what you think now about it or if you wish you would have spent the extra and got the professional one.
I love the saw. Super happy with it. It has handled everything I have thrown at it. I’m glad I paid the extra and upgraded to the cast iron wings but other then that I wouldn’t spend the extra. I wood work every weekend and never had an issue. Good luck with the purchase. You will be happy which ever way you go 😀
How long did it take you to put it together? Did you run into any difficult areas?
Nice video. Thank you. Would you buy the gripper again? I love the configuration and I thinking about the same as well. Anything else you would add to the saw? Thanks.
Thank you. I love the saw and wouldn’t change anything. I wouldn’t buy the gripper again. I don’t think they work very well and to be honest they don’t have great grip. I think regular push sticks work better.
Does your extension wing dragg the rubber feet when you raise it up and move mine needs to screw up those rubber feet from extension wings before pushing it
Not generally. I have had it happen a couple of times and I need to screw up the feet a little but generally it’s ok
@@SmallFryCreations thanks
Hey mate, nice video! Does it come with the riving knife as seen at the end of your video and the taller one that the blade guard attaches to?
Hey yep it comes with two options 😀
Just a quick question does your fence rub against the far side of the table and also does your mitre gauge do the same?
Hi Gary it does not. Runs smooth across the table. Mitre Gauge is the same. I don’t use it often but works fine when I go
Just bought this saw with the over arm dust collection assembly. Curios how you like dust collection overall now that you've had the saw for a while?
The current dust collector is ok. I have just purchased a new dust collect for the whole workshop so I’m keen to see if it improves. I will be making a video about it so stay tuned 😀
You've have this saw for awhile any
Problems with the blade adjustments
With dust I know the enclosed saw does im thinking
Of contractor model ?
Hey I still love the saw. No issues at all with blade adjustments. Very easy. The dust is ok. I wouldn't say its great. The cabinet saw I would say would say has better dust collection by for the price of the contractor saw I 'm really happy with it
Great video, thanks. I am interested in incorporating the router table into the wing, have you or any of you subscribers done this? Really good to get an Australian experience, well done.
Thank you. I think the router in the wing is a great idea. I haven’t seen anyone in Australia do it. I looked at doing it myself ages ago and I couldn’t find the router section for sale in Australia.
Small Fry Creations That has been my experience too! I will let you know if I find a solution. I noticed a few of you subscribers have done it, they must be from USA/Canada?
Yeah I think your right. It looks like it will be a great solution
Does the mobile base work well even though it has legs on the right side and it’s longer on the right side? Thank you for your video.
Hey it sure does. It’s super easy to push around and given how heavy the saw is it’s surprising how great it is. It’s very handy!!
Great video..How well does it cut hard woods?
Thank you. I have put lots of different hardwoods through the saw. Never had an issue 😀
@@SmallFryCreations Awesome thank you for the response back..Have a great one…
Hi great video...Did you order your sawstop direct from Sawstop?
Hey I ordered from Carbatec 😀
Hi I have just done the same transition as you have from a Triton to the same saw as yours. Spent today setting it up but had a few issues with the extension table not lining up . Do you have any tips please. Many thanks in advance. By the way a great video. Good luck with your projects
Hey ohh not really any tips. Mine was good out of the box. The only thing I can think off is check the rails the fence runs along and also the legs that attach as they may help move it around. Also can’t remember if this is possible but if I ever have trouble with lining something up and I can flip it I will try that so that might help. Sorry I’m not much help. Good luck 😀
@@SmallFryCreations
Thanks - looks like the rear T-glide rail firstly did not have any holes pre drilled(both ends) to secure the leg support bracket(so I drilled One) and as I only hard the saw Stop extension panel not the cast iron- there was no kit in the hardware pack to fix the screw underneath this- I had to use some minor adjustments and drilled the appropriate holes to enable securing the extension table - all good now hopefully but have let the supplier know as there was no fix for what they sold. Many thanks
I bought a jobsite saw 2 weeks ago from timbecon. That was my first table saw I’m a beginner hobbyist.
Should I have bought the contractor 🧐🧐
😂 Harry. Congrats on the new Saw. I say the best Saw is the one that doesn’t break your bank. All Saw Stops are great in my opinion 😀😀 and hey you can always upgrade in a few years. I feel like Saw Stops hold there value better then most.
Hi, Nice video! I get everything, and I'm buying the same saw, but I don't get spending $600 for the optional set of cast wings? Your comments would be appreciated. Thank you.
There is no reason to upgrade. I just liked having the same wings as the middle section and being so heavy and truely straight I liked. Nothing wrong with the wing that come with it.
Hi very well presented. What is the foot print of the saw ?
Hi, great video. Just wondering how effectively the shop vac handles the dust collection of the contractor saw? Cheers
Hey thank you. I have a slightly bigger then a shop vac attached to it. I think it’s the Record Power 6400. I would say it is ok. I would say it grabs about 70% of the dust. I’m planning Christmas working on some upgrades to try and improve the dust collection. I will be sure to share if there is improvement 😀
@@SmallFryCreations @Small Fry Creations thanks for the reply. Was a little hard to spot what unit you had tucked away under the out feed table. I'm looking to get a SS CNS myself soon and will be very interested in the dust collection upgrades. Keep up the awesome content!
@@cadeyrn111 awesome. You won’t be disappointed. Will be sure to post any upgrades updates 😀
SFC, I am looking at upgrading my table saw, currently I have a DW745 and I find this saw extremely loud, how this table saw compares with your triton in terms of noise? Thanks for the videos and keep the projects coming...
Hey Dario I find the Saw much quieter then the triton. I believe it’s not as quiet as the cabinet version but quieter then most others 😀 thanks for the support
For what it’s worth, I compared the SawStop Contractor to the SawStop mobile version, the Contractor was much quieter.
Thank you for this! I am finishing up the construction of a new shop and as soon as it is done, I'm looking to get this exact saw. I'm debating whether I should spend the extra $360 CDN plus tax for the cast iron wings instead of steel... how much of this is a "want to have" over a "NEED to have"?
Hey Michael that’s awesome. Exciting times. I automatically upgraded the wings so I have never used the steel ones so hard to compare. I like the cast iron weight and how flat everything is. I’m sure the steel would be fine. Saw stop don’t make anything rubbish so I think you would be good either way 😀
@@SmallFryCreations Thank you! I'll find out shortly... I'll send an update!
Please do 😀
A bit late, but I moved and I need to finally get the dust collection hose attached and to stay attached. Did you have trouble with it? I couldn't get it to stay on the short pipe on the shroud. If you had trouble and figured out something clever I'd love to know about it. Or, if you didn't I'd like to know that too. 😊
I haven't had any trouble. I use regular dust pipe and a hose clamp and no problems. Hope this helps.
Hi great vid, you say it’s the 36” model is that the overall length, or from the blade to the right end edge of the table, hopefully that makes sense 🤷♂️
Hey that makes perfect sense. It is 36 inches from the blade 😀
@@SmallFryCreations Thanks for your quick reply, will have to make the trip to Sydney to check the other brands out, now everything is settling down. Once again Thanks
Just saw your review and subscribed! I was lucky enough to buy a second hand job site saw stop but do really want a bigger one! Saving up now as my side gig is in its infant stages. Can I ask if you feel any vibrations when cutting heavy stock like Aussie hardwood? Was told the cabinet saw is solid but contractor can have vibrations. I’m in a job site so I know I feel it. Wondering if you have seen/ felt this?
Hey thank you. I have never felt any vibrations cutting heavy stock. I did upgrade the wings to be cast iron which makes the saw heavier which may help but I have never had an issue. 😀
@@SmallFryCreations awesome! Thank you! Great channel will watch more!
Not sure what state you live in but where did you purchase your saw and accessories?
Hi Gary. I’m in NSW. I purchased the Saw from Carbatec 😀
Did you upgrade to the t glide fence?
Nope. The main reason I went with the contractor over the job site was because it comes with the same fence system as the cabinet saws comes with 😀
Actually that is the T glide fence. Here in the states the base model gets a much less substantial 30” fence. This is exactly what I’d like to get.
I'm thinking about this very same saw. My concern is that the whole thing needs to get moved against a wall, next time a bunch of other stuff, when not in use. Does the right side fold down or anything like that? What about those extra legs on the side? I've never seen this model in person. Every store that has them has the cabinet saw and/or the jobsite saw. Never the contractor saw.
Hey Brian the saw does move very easily on the mobile base. The sides don’t unfortunately fold down nor does the legs. For what I’m doing I love it and super happy with the purchase. I had trouble finding it on display as well. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions. I will do my best to help 😀
@@SmallFryCreations Thanks very much for the super fast response. That's what I was afraid of. I suppose I can see if it would fit. Very tight space though. On the one hand, I could just go for the 30" saw that I know will fit. On the other hand, if I'm dropping that kind of money on a saw, I should probably get the one I want, with the wide surface and the Biesemeyer fence. I'll chew on that. Thank you again. You've got a great channel.
Thanks for support Brian. My advice is it will be your saw for a long time. Buy once buy right. If you can find a way to fit it I say go for it 😀
I saw the SawStop Contractor on display in Carbatec Melbourne. And the job site and a couple further up the price range.
Hi, Great video. Sounds like you got a great price. Do mind sharing where you the package from?
Hey thank you. It’s from carbatec in Sydney Australia.
@@SmallFryCreations Cheers!
just wondering where you actually bought this from? i have an older hafco 12" saw that i just can't seem to square up properly as adjusting anything on it isn't easy. what are you thoughts on this saw now that you've had it a few months? considering upgrading to something nice and new
Hey I got the Saw from carbatec. I can’t fault the Saw. It was square out of the box. I have change the blades a couple of times for different setups and haven’t had a problem. Would recommend the Saw to anyone.
thanks for the reply...couple of other questions did they deliver it or did you have to pick it up? and how was the quality of the mitre gauge that came with it? thinking of doing a trip to see the show room ones as carbatec seem to have their own brand of saws now that are cheaper then the saw stop ones
They do delivery but from memory is was expense. I picked it up in a Ute and it was totally fine. The boxes are super heavy but two strong people would be fine to lift. I only looked at saw stop as the main reason I upgraded was for the safety and all reviews said they were the best so thought buy once buy right. The miter gauge is fairly good. I’m sure there are better one out there but I think in terms of gauges that come with the saws it is good. I would definitely recommend heading to carbtec to check them out. Good luck and let me know if I can help further 😀
Hey hey! Just ordered this! 36", mobile base (I didn't get the cast iron wings tho). So, with the 36" extension on, does the mobile base work well?
Thanks! Great video!!
Hey awesome!! Yep the mobile base is totally worth it. You can move the saw around effortlessly 😀
@@SmallFryCreations OMG! You replied! I might have a new favorite channel! I'm in the Eastern US, so it's the middle of the night... As I got my 1am snack, I was thinking about lifting the saw to the base during assembly. Can you tell me the height of the base? Like, the distance from the floor to the top of the legs? Cheers!!
😂😂always try and reply 😀 the height from the ground to the top of the legs is 55cm. My recommendation would be have the saw upside down and attach the legs first. Then flip the hole thing. I had issues with getting the holes aligned doing it the way the instructions said. Also the dust port sits below the bottom of the saw so if you take the saw out of the box to sit it down you have to put it on something with a hole in the middle so you crush the dust collection. 😀
@@SmallFryCreations yes, yes...I caught that in your video-- thanks for repeating here tho!!! You're the best🙂
No worries. I’m excited for you. It’s a great saw! 😀
How’s the dust collection?
I would say its ok. The dust collector I use collects about 70-80% of the dust and does assist with limiting the airborn dust. The saw does drop some dust under the saw. Hope this helps :)
Small Fry Creations Yes it does. Thanks!
Have you used a dado blade on australian hardwood yet, if you did how did it go. cheers
Hey I haven't unfortunately. A dado set is in the wish list for sure :)
Small Fry Creations cheers, when you do can you please do a video of it. All the best 👍
For sure 😀
Hi again, wondering if you have ripped any hardwood 24mm (1") thick or thicker yet? One guy told me it won't run the dado through hardwood and may struggle over 3/4 of an inch doing rips. Would love to know of your first hand experience, thanks again
Hey Phil I haven't run any 24mm thick hardwood. I have run 35mm pine and didn't have an issue. I have run 19mm hardwood and didn't notice a thing. I know with a lot of saws once you start to get fair thick its best to run the board through with the blade lower and then raise the height of the blade and run through again. I honestly can't imagine a dado blade having issues. Are you in the states or Australia?
which fence is that?
It’s the T-glide fence. The same that come with all the Saw stops besides the job site and smaller contractor saw.
Me again, have you had any dramas with the cartridge going off without reason?
Hey Gary. I haven’t had any issues at all with the Saw. Was square out of the box. I have switch between blades a couple of times and haven’t had a problem.
Now that you've got everything assembled, I have a question. Using the mobile base, what is the final table height from the floor? I may build a mobile workbench before I get the saw, and it will probably be used as an outfeed table for the saw, and want to make sure I have the right height. Thanks.
Hey Dan thanks for the support!! The finish height of the saw with the mobile base is 886mm. Hope this helps 😀
If you still have it i would like to see a comparison between this and your old saw. I have an old, dangerous jet contractor saw (direct drive - insanly loud). I know im gonna get the 52" version of this. And it would be awesome just to see how much of a difference it really is for you
Hi Travis. That is a great idea and I should have done this. I have unfortunately already sold the saw. The saw I had was a circular saw bolted into a table so it was as loud as a circular saw. I find the Saw Stop much quieter and smoother. My partner also noticed the TV didn't need to be as loud when I was out in the workshop. Hope this helps.
Small Fry Creations any info helps thank you
ow! $3100!! *cries* as a poor bastard on a disability pension, this is WAY out of my budget :/ lesigh, I have to either wait for a second hand one of sufficient quality to pop up on gumtree or facebook market place (which isn't often and usually they are thrashed and missing bits) or I have to wait and slowly amass the bits to make one myself (which is the current plan)
I picked up a cheap shit one that I've stripped down and since I got my new welder last week, will start looking for scrap to build into a frame to install it in.
it's getting harder as my aged eyesight goes to shit too wahhh ;) but I shall not give up, I like to make shit!.
good on ya kiddo, you do your thing.
3100 Australian is 2185 US
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yes, and your point?
or just a fyi?
@@John-gm8ty just putting it out there for those in the US who are put off for the price tag. $3k is in the professional cabinet territory for US dollars.
3k for a table saw in Aus isn't all that much, they go a LOT higher, eek.
my butcher is max $250 lol. sigh.
Sound quality makes your super informative video hard to hear. Can you do anything for it? You are the first person who obviously knew what they're talking about, dealing with the contractor grade SawStop. I'm so excited to listen to your video, but need to listen to it a few times because of the difficult, tinny sound.
Thank you dov. There isn’t anything I can do to fix it now. Something I’m always working on fixing. If you have any questions let me know 😀
The part where u turned it on made me smile. hah :)
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Sorry Triton...Not having to walk around and clamp the back end of the fence when changing the measurement = $1000
Tilting the blade = $1000
Standard mitre slot = $1000
That's your money's worth right there !
Totally agree peter!! Thanks for the support. I have never looked back👍🏼😀
You had problems but did not film them. Don't you think it would have been a big help to have filmed them?
You are correct. I unfortunately didn’t catch it cause I was to stressed getting it set up.
How convenient that you do not show how you actually installed the mobil base. The freaking wheel support is LONGER than the base!!!!
This is not a review it is an assembly video....kinda.
this is too much. i don't even enjoy woodworking all that much. i need to quit and throw away my tools and materials. i made a mistake trying woodworking
this is a piece of junk,,,i have one that is 6 month old and will not run,,,saw stop even replaced the the entire switch box and it will still not run,,,
Thats so disappointing to hear. I hope Saw Stop can fix it for you.