At the 6:00 mark, lifting the saw is a dicey proposition. I installed a chain hoist in my shop (after a friend and I had a painful 300+ lbs lift). Using a hoist with strapping is worth it in so many ways. Interestingly, some tools like Grizzly planers have built-in lift points. Other tools, such as SawStop, don’t have lift point. Seems to me that all tools over 300 lbs should have them.
Thanks a ton for this video - it proved very helpful. I bought the same saw + base... and standing the saw up on the industrial base was the most challenging part. To keep the saw from sliding forward, I put some of that rubber net shelf-liner material (usually used as a non-slip sanding surface) which greatly helped keep the saw from sliding forward. Liked + subbed -- thanks again! This video help fill a void in the (usually) very clear SS instructions.
Got you beat, I'm using a 1988 Sears Craftsman contractor saw, tricked out with a Benchdog cast iron router table which I think will fit in the SawStop I want to get (pretty much everything this guy just got).
After a 4 month wait (and much saving), my PCS finally arrived! My setup is identical to yours, so this video has been key. Contemplating on using the unused extension table as an outfeed just like you did, but thinking I would like more surface area.
Dude… This is scary similar. We have been setting up wood shops around the same time (I might be 4-6 months ahead of you) and picking identical tool setups. We both selected the same saw stop, industrial mobile base, router extension, 36” rail, and it even looks like you got the same 3hp orange bora router. I went with the sawstop router lift plate though. Oh yeah, we both have 3 young kids. Doppelgängers do exist…
I’m a powermatic fan. I bought their bandsaw, lathe, disc sander, and floor standing mortiser. I wanted to get the powermatic table saw, but decided in the end that the sawstop was the right choice. I have almost no regrets-the table saw and router table have been amazing. I thought the router table was an indulgence (like the 20” disc sander). To my surprise I use them both all the time. Only regret is the powermatic tablesaw would’ve matched the color of my other tools. :)
Hahaha this is hilarious. While reading I was about to comment and say do you have three kids? Then I kept reading... However, I only have a crap rigid router in the lift. Took it out recently as I needed it in the plunge base. I plan to leave it out and maybe I'll get that Bora. Never seen that before.
21:58 - While I understand that SawStop's proprietary technology help prevent you from losing your fingers. But why in the world did you not use a push stick when your hand is so close to the blade?
That wasn't a decision I made based on using the new saw. Generally I only use a push stick when I get down to stock ~3" or less. Not saying that's right. Bad habits... Thanks for pointing it out. I'll get safer!
I may be reaching on my assumption here, but this video is strong evidence of what your life can be like when you work your way through college and pay cash to get a marketable degree without taking out huge loans.
SawStop is a good and solid machine. But I´d still take another one, preferably European made, because of what you said in the end. You pay for the research, safety design, patent etc. while a simple riving knife and blade guard combined with knowledge of how to use a table saw safely is enough and the safety feature is therefore almost obsolete. Because if you compare SawStop to equally expensive table saws, they really lack quality. They are good, but there are better machines out there.
You sounded like an idiot for a bit. Then you started talking about electricity and I was like oh, that's why he doesn't sound like a woodworker, he's an electrician!
At the 6:00 mark, lifting the saw is a dicey proposition. I installed a chain hoist in my shop (after a friend and I had a painful 300+ lbs lift). Using a hoist with strapping is worth it in so many ways. Interestingly, some tools like Grizzly planers have built-in lift points. Other tools, such as SawStop, don’t have lift point. Seems to me that all tools over 300 lbs should have them.
Thanks a ton for this video - it proved very helpful. I bought the same saw + base... and standing the saw up on the industrial base was the most challenging part. To keep the saw from sliding forward, I put some of that rubber net shelf-liner material (usually used as a non-slip sanding surface) which greatly helped keep the saw from sliding forward.
Liked + subbed -- thanks again! This video help fill a void in the (usually) very clear SS instructions.
Glad to help!!
I love sawstop saws! Besides the huge safety factor, they are just great quality.
Awesome review..seriously looking at the same setup..i have thecsame router lift too😊
We have this saw at school it rips through everything plus the saw stop feature it super cool
Congrats Blake! Definitely making me jealous! Enjoy
Loving this!! Watching each episode back to back is like binging a series on Netflix!! So sick man!!
haha thank you! Did you make it through them?
@@BlakePizzey just firing up episode 5!
Someday I hope to upgrade to a sawstop. I'm still using a jet contractor saw from the 90's! #Goals
Got you beat, I'm using a 1988 Sears Craftsman contractor saw, tricked out with a Benchdog cast iron router table which I think will fit in the SawStop I want to get (pretty much everything this guy just got).
After a 4 month wait (and much saving), my PCS finally arrived! My setup is identical to yours, so this video has been key. Contemplating on using the unused extension table as an outfeed just like you did, but thinking I would like more surface area.
Hi Tom! Yes, it's a good quick solution but I need more surface area too. I'm planning to build a larger outfeed table at some point.
This is what I've been waiting for! "LINDSSSSS!!!"
Dude… This is scary similar. We have been setting up wood shops around the same time (I might be 4-6 months ahead of you) and picking identical tool setups. We both selected the same saw stop, industrial mobile base, router extension, 36” rail, and it even looks like you got the same 3hp orange bora router. I went with the sawstop router lift plate though. Oh yeah, we both have 3 young kids. Doppelgängers do exist…
I’m a powermatic fan. I bought their bandsaw, lathe, disc sander, and floor standing mortiser. I wanted to get the powermatic table saw, but decided in the end that the sawstop was the right choice. I have almost no regrets-the table saw and router table have been amazing. I thought the router table was an indulgence (like the 20” disc sander). To my surprise I use them both all the time. Only regret is the powermatic tablesaw would’ve matched the color of my other tools. :)
Hahaha this is hilarious. While reading I was about to comment and say do you have three kids? Then I kept reading... However, I only have a crap rigid router in the lift. Took it out recently as I needed it in the plunge base. I plan to leave it out and maybe I'll get that Bora. Never seen that before.
Lol about the color. I totally get that and would love to have everything matching.
Nice! That's a good lookin' saw.
thanks for the video very well explained The best
Thank you! Another unboxing is coming shortly. New dust collector!
@@BlakePizzey great thx you
Mine should be shipping soon!! Ordered it last week. The waiting sucks
It's the worst! Congrats and enjoy
Just picked it up today! Now waiting on the mobile base which is on back order😬
Oce jos 👍👍👍🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩
Sat around for a month and a half? I feel like that requires some explanation.
I also think for 3hp motor your light on your amps
Thats what I thought when I read the 13A FLA on the motors nameplate...
21:58 - While I understand that SawStop's proprietary technology help prevent you from losing your fingers. But why in the world did you not use a push stick when your hand is so close to the blade?
That wasn't a decision I made based on using the new saw. Generally I only use a push stick when I get down to stock ~3" or less. Not saying that's right. Bad habits... Thanks for pointing it out. I'll get safer!
@@BlakePizzey, general rule of thumb is 6" or less you should use a push stick.
"The noises" 😀😀😀
*drool*
I may be reaching on my assumption here, but this video is strong evidence of what your life can be like when you work your way through college and pay cash to get a marketable degree without taking out huge loans.
No way would I have paused for some sleep
SawStop is a good and solid machine. But I´d still take another one, preferably European made, because of what you said in the end. You pay for the research, safety design, patent etc. while a simple riving knife and blade guard combined with knowledge of how to use a table saw safely is enough and the safety feature is therefore almost obsolete. Because if you compare SawStop to equally expensive table saws, they really lack quality. They are good, but there are better machines out there.
Amen!
My opinion is Harvey alpha is superior saw
I've never seen one in person but they look like a beautiful machine!
You sounded like an idiot for a bit. Then you started talking about electricity and I was like oh, that's why he doesn't sound like a woodworker, he's an electrician!
lol an idiot!? What part of the video made me sound so foolish? I'm not an electrican but thank you.
just bought one yesterday,,and other than the safety it provides,,its way overpriced,,and weighs a ton,,im taking mine back before i get stuck with it
Interesting! Let me know what you end up replacing it with. Maybe upload a UA-cam short for us!?
ripping without a push that's why this DUMMY needs a SAW STOP
that hurt
But he did talk about safety. 😬