My New SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw (PCS)
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Introducing my new SawStop PCS. I show how I got it home and unboxed it, assembled it, set it up, and calibrated it. I give a tour of the saw, and I also show how to clean and wax the cast iron table top.
Website (blog, SawStop articles, etc.): thenewbiewoodw...
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Products featured in this video:
WEN 6-Inch Waxer/Polisher: amzn.to/2XpU713
Magnetic Angle Gauge - Wixey: amzn.to/2BvSWWh
SawStop PCS: amzn.to/2IuUc02
SawStop JobSite Table Saw - Amazon: amzn.to/2HkawNh
SawStop Website: www.sawstop.com
Woodcraft: www.woodcraft.com
** *NOTE* ** If you own a SawStop, or are considering buying one, I recommend joining the SawStop Users' Group on Facebook. Even if you hate Facebook (like I do), this is a great place to get in touch with actual users, and everyone is SUPER nice. facebook.com/groups/sawstopusersgroup/
What do people who have the same table saw talk about?
@@ivanscountrymusicandcars2357 SawStop has multiple products, so it isn't always people with the exact ame saw. But even if it is, someone might ask if something that's happening is normal, or how to do something specific, or share pics of things they've built. I ended up building my "StupidStop" from plans someone on the forum came up with: ua-cam.com/video/WFNgPWYDxqw/v-deo.html.
@@TheNewbieWoodworker copy. I just don’t have Facebook and at my age I not gonna get it. I miss out on a few things I would love to see; I also miss out on a bunch of stuff I have no interest in. It’s a trade off.
@@ivanscountrymusicandcars2357 FB is a time sink, and if you're not on it, then good for you! You aren't really missing anything.
@@TheNewbieWoodworker I’m not on any social media besides UA-cam. Which I don’t consider social media but I guess it is. Just nit traditional.
Glad you're enjoying your new SawStop, and thanks for the #woodcraft shout-out, and your comments about the Fountain Valley, CA, store! Look forward to your videos!
Awesome, thanks! The people I met at the Fountain Valley store were some of the nicest people I've ever met. I wish I lived closer to the store!
Thank you for the thorough review. The information in this video and from numerous other woodworkers whose opinion I value convinced me that the extra expense with the SawStop was worthwhile. I purchased a 3HP PCS with 52" T-Glide fence and the industrial mobile base (with PCS conversion kit). Assembly wasn't difficult and I'm finalizing calibration and dialing in the setup. I'm thrilled with the quality! It was tricky to squeeze another 230V circuit into my shop's load center, but thanks to the existence of the quad tandem circuit breaker, I was able to make it happen. This was a huge purchase for me, but I'm guessing that the pain my bank account is feeling is much less than the pain from a table saw injury. Likely the last table saw I ever buy.
That's awesome! Make sure you have an extra brake and blade on hand, in case you set off the brake (hopefully only due to contact with metal, not your flesh). Enjoy your new mortgage, I mean saw! 😉
I'm happy to be part of the crew that bought you the saw. Keep up the great down to earth videos Dan. Also we all have seen how the saw stops work so you don't have to test the break for us.
LOL, I totally agree about not needing to test the brake! And thanks for being a part of this - you have no idea what it means to me.
Congratulations, I am very happy for you! I could hear your excitment in your voice. Your best vid. You were natural, people make mistakes, don't worry about it.
Thanks!
I have just discovered this excellent web sight and have looked at almost all the videos. I was looking for a beginning wood working web sight since I retired two months ago. I been looking for information for Saw Stop job site saw since I want to keep my fingers. Since I only have 3/4 of a single car garage. I would love and can afford a large saw but with space limitation its a JSS or nothing. You use of a SS JSS was a breathe of fresh air as all the other sites I have visited were large well equipped shops with big boy toys. I have very much enjoyed you videos but feel now that you have gone big time it may not be of the same excitement. I plan on watching you next videos before deciding if you have gone to the way of big boys. As I said in the beginning you web site IS one of the most enjoyable and helpful sites I have found. keep Up the good work for us beginners to learn from.
Thanks, and the concern you've mentioned is something I worried about a lot, before I bought the saw. For a short recap of my decision-making process, read this (it's short): thenewbiewoodworker.com/sawstop/pcs/why/. I promise you I haven't "gone big time". In fact, I was just thinking yesterday about what videos I should do next, to help emphasize that I'm still all about newbies. I'd love to get your feedback after a couple of new videos to let me know if I'm on track. Thanks!
Liked you said , don`t have to have great tools make great Jobs, but great tools makes the jobs a Lot easier.
Congratulations and thanks for sharing it with us. Regards from Brazil.
Thanks! 😄
Oh flock of Dan lol I love watching you struggle with the handsaw. :-P.. Still one of the most entertaining and practical woodwork channels. Hope you and the fam are well.
Thanks! And there's plenty of things I struggle with, I just try to hide a lot of them from y'all. 😛
Man I am ever envious. But then again I was totally envious over your job site saw too, so there you have it.
I'm not sure how to respond to that, LOL. Sorry? Except I'm not. 😛
That saw looks awesome. I’m looking forward to seeing more videos!
Thanks. I'm looking forward to creating more "normal" videos. It's been a while.
I think it’s great that your hard work producing UA-cam videos allowed you to upgrade to the SawStop PCS. I find your videos to be well produced, informative, and entertaining. And yes, I made it to the end of your vlog! I enjoyed it.
Thanks, so you're the one, huh? Just kidding (I think). Thanks, and thanks for being a part of it!
Hi Dan, great video as always. Because of your suggestion I bought the 3hp Pro SawStop. It took me 2 days to put together and another week before I was able to cut the first piece of wood. Work got in the play plus I had to run another 240 outlet in my garage. I didn’t get the wheels though. I quickly realized this was a mistake. I put together the saw anyways and will deal with putting the wheels later. I just wanted to get to cutting, 😎
Awesome! You won't be sorry, but like I said, don't be surprised by the scratches. And good luck putting the wheels on after the fact. 😉
I really like your videos. You are respectful of other people’s time. Lots of good information without excess talking.
Thanks! Some people disagree about "not too much talking", but hey, you can't please everyone, right? 😂
Great video. Thank you for going over your SawStop!
Thanks, and you're welcome! 🙂
I’ve had that exact saw for about the past 5 years. I hope you get as much enjoyment as I have. I got the 1.75 hp because my old shop didn’t have 220 power. I have cut a lot of hardwood without any problems. Love the saw.
Thanks! Good to know you still like it after 5 years. 😄
Thanks for walking us through this! I just ordered this same saw and am excited to get it (it's a massive upgrade from what I have now).
That's awesome! I have a couple of articles with tips about assembling the PCS, and more: thenewbiewoodworker.com/sawstop/. Have fun! 😄
I’ve got the professional 3 hp with 52” fence ordered. Should be here next week. Can’t wait. Congratulations on your new saw.
That's awesome! I can't remember if I mentioned it in the video, but here's a few assembly tips I learned along the way: thenewbiewoodworker.com/sawstop/pcs/assembly/.
@@TheNewbieWoodworker thanks for the link. I just put together my new 3hp Jet dust collection system. Good thing I have a tractor with forks because I was assembling by myself. Couldn’t have done it without the forks. I’ll look over your suggestions before I begin. I’ve already noticed one that I’ll use...magnetic tray! Matter of fact I need to pick up a couple more at HF anyway.
@@hdflame 👍
Very nice video. That helps a lot. It will be awhile before I get this saw, but I think I am convinced this is the saw for me. Your discussion on the fence setup was helpful. My current saw has a fence just doesn't work the way I want. I didn't fully understand the discussion on the blade angle adjustment, but in general I agree with your objective to have a little adjustment past 90 and 45 so that you can truly adjust to 90 and 45. That's a capability I hadn't even considered.
Thanks! Regarding the 45 and 90 degree tilt adjustment, I know I wasn't very clear. But you got the point, regardless of how unclear I was - you can always back away from the limit, but you can't go past it. What's wrong with your fence? Actually, that's kind of a laughable question - most fences have all sorts of things we wish were different. But still, what's not working the way you want it?
That's a very nice saw. Looks like you've got it tuned up very well. Yes, keep it well waxed. Keeps the rust away and makes sheet goods slide so easily. They folks at the Woodcraft in Fountain Valley are very helpful. I go there quite often.
Thanks, and that's good to hear. Tell them thanks for me, even though they don't really know who I am. 😄
That is a nice saw. I am impressed with the safety features of the Saw Stop. Thanks for your videos, I have learned a lot.
Thanks! And yes, I'm really happy with the saw. 😄
I got the same saw with the 3 HP earlier this winter (yes it is still winter in MT) what a great piece of equipment, I was using my Dad's old Delta that we had to wedge a wooden leg under the table to keep it level. I would not be apologizing for having a wonderful piece of equipment you have earned it and it makes is safer for you (and me). I spent the last two days installing a vacuum system in my shop 8" PVC suspended from the ceiling my arms are killing me. I am sure my lungs will appreciate it later. Thanks again.
Thanks! I'm not really apologizing as much as trying to let people know I won't be one of those channels that requires you to have high-end equipment. 8" PVC? Why so large, and why not metal? Just curious, since I'll probably be replacing my system at some point in the future.
@@TheNewbieWoodworker The PVC is less expensive than the spiral galvanized metal and much easier to work with (relative). I am not gluing the connections but using screws to keep everyone together. I working well so far.
@@johntripp8093 Awesome! Hope it works out for you. 😄
I just purchased a new to me 1968 Craftsman and it's got a bit of surface rust. Now my local Ace Hardware steered me right but it's great to have the process confirmed: wd40, min spirits, paste wax! Thx Dan.
Glad to help! And I agree, it *is* nice to have confirmation.
I've learned a lot from your SawStop videos. I almost bought the jobsite saw, but your videos convinced me to bump up to the contractor saw (36" with cast iron wings). I bought it yesterday at the Rockler in Pasadena. I almost got the PCS, but it's too much of a beast for any workshop I may have in the foreseeable future. If that changes, I'll upgrade.
Let me say this first, because I don't want to forget: The contractor saw is only 3" shorter than the PCS, and it's 9" deeper. So if size is your only factor, that's something to think about. You can compare them here: www.sawstop.com/cns-pcs-comparison.
OK, with that out of the way 😄That's awesome! I actually bought my JSS at the Pasadena store. I remember driving around a little because the GPS couldn't seem to find the store. I hope you enjoy your saw! Make sure to join the SawStop User's Group on Facebook, even if you don't like Facebook, because you'll learn all sorts of things. facebook.com/groups/sawstopusersgroup/. The guy that runs it, Trent Davis, is a SawStop employee and one of the most customer-centric people I've ever met. And super nice. He'll do things like when someone has a problem, Trent will ask for the RMA number and look into it. It's well worth the time. Don't forget there's a "Search" function, so if you have a question, you might be able to find an answer right away.
Anyway, have fun, and let me know how it goes. 😄And I'm glad to know I helped at least one person keep their digits. 😛
Well, I gotta say, I am REALLY happy for you! And your reason for buying it is the best of all...because you can. I'll probably never be able to afford a brand new saw like this, but moving up from my old Type 1 DeWalt (plastic) contractor saw was one of the best things I've ever done, for my woodworking. Trust me, you're really going to love having a large, flat cast iron table, a nice fence, and you'll also learn to love that 36" rip capacity. I have all the same features in an older ('03 model) different brand saw, and I really like how it ups my game and opened a lot of doors. I loved the video montage and I enjoyed the music, they went well together. Now I see a folding runout table, and maybe even another (wing mounted) router in your future too, lol.
Thanks, great comment! I can already see that the things you said are definitely true. I've even cut something to 35", so yes, I'm going to enjoy the rip capacity. And for sure it'll open new doors (there's a woodworking joke in there somewhere.). That's one of the reasons I got it, but I didn't want to rub it in my viewers faces - when you've got a quality saw with a solid table and fence, it really does make a difference compared to smaller saws.
Thanks for mentioning the montage - I really enjoy that kind of thing.
And most definitely, a folding outfeed table is coming sooner rather than later. It's going to be a lot simpler that what I've seen elsewhere, because honestly, all it has to do is hold the stock so it doesn't fall on the floor. It seems to me that sometimes people over-complicate things. I mean, I do that sometimes too, but a folding outfeed table isn't rocket science. (Ask me again after I make it. 😛)
And a router in the wing is certainly a possibility. But it'll have to wait with the other "someday" things. 🙄 Thanks again for the comment!
Dan! I'm so happy for you and your upgrade! You are a wealth of knowledge, my friend! Keep making great content! 👍🏼
Thanks, Johnny! I appreciate it. 😄Can't wait to start making normal videos again.
Congratulations Dan I am happy we could help you!
I bought a 17 inch Grizzly GO513x2BF Bandsaw a couple of months ago, I waxed my new table top with 2 coats of the same Johnson's paste wax and my Ridged 4512 table top. I do this at least once a month, our humidity is very low in West Texas. and I have done this for years on my TS and my Jointer. it has worked great even when I lived in Va Beach, VA. salt air.
(Former Suffer dude, when we had Air Carriers for surf boards 9' 6")
I cut some mesquite logs my neighbor gave me from a tree he had just cut down.
I trimmed the timber to the sizes I wanted, a few of the cut off pieces stayed on the edge of tables on both the band saw and the table saw for just a few hours, not thinking about the moisture in the wood. When I picked up the wood there were rust pits on both tables. I waxed the tables but did not use the Water Displacement formula I hate that stuff (wd-40) however I might try your method with the scotch brite and displace the moister and then as Scott Kaye suggested mineral spirits to get rid of wd-40 and then wax with three coats at a minimum.
One of the things I enjoy seeing is a Clean machined shinny top on a piece of equipment.
I really like the safety aspect of the Saw Stop, I guess I need to start a youtube channel.
I have lots of experience doing all kinds of things. as I have said in the past to you. I have three times the experience of most folks because that is how many times it takes for me to get something right.
Thanks for the comment, and the saw! 😄And although I never surfed (I body surfed), I remember those huge boards. Reminds me of the movie "The Endless Summer" (one of my favorites).
Definitely use the WD-40 and pad trick. Check out this page for tips straight from a SawStop employee (the guy that runs the SawStop User's Group on FaceBook): www.trentdavis.net/wp/2018/08/06/helpful-sawstop-links.
And LOL about starting a UA-cam channel to get the saw. Trust me, I get paid about a dollar an hour for all the work I put in, or at least it seems that way. 😄
The Newbie Woodworker I bet if you amortized your time and your equipment you would find it was more like 25 cents an hour.
I once had a bass boat, over a period of 4 years I added up the cost of owning the boat lic registration insurance maintenance, fishing equipment chart plotter, fish finder coolers anchors trolling motor battery’s lures rods I think you get the picture. Oh can’t forget the beer.
Over the four years I caught two bass one was too small to keep.
After adding all the expenses and I divided the cost by the fish’s weight that Bass cost me $1624.52 an oz.
what did L learn? Don’t keep receipts.
Thanks for sharing that link too!
You be da man Dan.
@@TheFalconJetDriver That's hysterical. And it fits me to a "T". The only things I make on my equipment are shop projects, and videos. And I honestly don't want to know what the monetary ROI is. But you can't put a price on having something to do that you really enjoy. I never started the channel to make money, and in fact I never really even though about what I'd do if I actually did make money. I'm just having fun. The rest is a bonus.
The Newbie Woodworker thanks to your link I found the grey 7448 Scotbrite at Home Depot for removing the rust from my new Band Saw, after cleaning the Table saw, band saw, and after 3 coats of Johnson’s paste wax they look like new. In the past I used 0000 steel wool I like the Scotch Britt better.
@@TheFalconJetDriver Thanks for the feedback. I trust the source of the information, but it's always nice to hear confirmation.
Hey Dan, you are welcome for the saw as I helped you buy it! lol nice looking saw and I hope it gives you a life time of enjoyment.
Thank you and yes, you did help buy it. I hope you enjoy seeing it in future videos - I know I'll enjoy using it. 😄
Congratulations on your new SawStop.... I'm an old Auto refinisher and my advice is paint the table tops just like I would paint any rusty car I would restore.
Rust problem gone!
Thanks, and LOL - I think I might get run out of town if I did that. 😛
That looks like a great tool for your shop. I bought the same 4" reducer for my band saw to hook up to my shop vac cyclone unit. To connect it I got a 4" to 4" rubber connector for PVC with hose clamps on either end from my nearby hardware store. It makes for a more secure connection between the port and the reducer.
Thanks. Normally I'd do the same thing, but I'm willing to bet the duct tape works as well as anything else - it's truly airtight.
Hands down the best tool I've ever purchased, yes pricey but compared to some of the other top models offered @ Woodcraft or anywhere for that matter it's competive. IMO if you can afford it its well worth the investment congrats on the new saw.
Thanks, and obviously I agree 100% I'm tickled every time I get to use it. Thanks for the comment! 😄
That was so great. I just got mine about two weeks ago and I have to say that I appreciate you going into the cast iron maintenance detail which is exactly what I was searching for. Not a lot of people cover that and it's critical to the long term enjoyment of this thing. The guy I got it from (Woodcraft) suggested using BOESHIELD T-9 Rust & Corrosion Protection/Inhibitor and Waterproof Lubrication instead of the WD-40 but I'm sure they both do the trick. Anyway, thanks for the time you put into this and helping us either decide to pull the trigger or enjoy the saw even more.
Thanks, and enjoy it! 😄
Congrats on the new saw! Something you might want to consider for keeping the top clean/waxed/etc. is a spray wax. My go-to is called "Can Do." I've been using it on my motorcycle helmet visor, on my truck, and yes-- my Job Site Saw Stop. Spray on, wipe off. There are other brands, but most are the same concept. Honda motorcycle shops usually sell a Honda branded version that works really well too. Looking forward to your first project on the new saw!
Thanks! Sounds interesting. I'll look into it. 😄
"You guys bought it for me". I love that! Congrats and I think that's awesome. I bought the exact same saw just last soon. A 36 inch 1.75Hp PCS with T-Glide and wheels. It was weird watching you build it, sort of like deja vu. I purchased a dedicated portable dust collector for it. I also easily get rust, but my saw's not an ornament. But I do clean it in a similar way. I do have a definite, repeatable 0.005" alignment issue to resolve, but not today. I need to adjust my fence the way you did yours. Thanks for making the video.
Thanks! By the way, that's not much of an alignment issue. If you're talking your blade, I think mine's .004" off, and that's good enough for me. With the fence, it's fine as long as it's toed out.
@@TheNewbieWoodworker The blade is out of parallel with the miter slots by that much, in the direction that it points away from the fence as I cut. I'm finding it hard to keep stock tight against the fence and with key cuts end up reaching over the blade to hold the back of the stock against the fence. I know I shouldn't be doing that. I've also used a feather board behind the blade for a last-pass cut less than a kerf wide. That works too but again, not great technique. I'm blaming this issue on my fence blade alignment but I don't know. I'd be very happy to get some advice here.
@@vulcanville Well, let's think about this, and remember that I'm not an expert, so I'm just thinking out loud. Do you have a riving knife or use the blade guard? Because if you do, either one of them should keep the stock against the fence. I think you need to check your fence's alignment, because that sounds like the more likely culprit. Let me know what you come up with.
@@TheNewbieWoodworker Good point you won't be an expert for sure, I could call the company. It's more fun chatting with you though. :-) I'll take your advice and recheck my fence, I'll let you know shortly with another reply.
@@vulcanville Thanks, and I get that. Figuring things out is what I love to do. It's uses the same part of my brain that writing software used to use. Debugging is debugging, whether it's software or hardware. 😄
Like minds..... great choice! I just bought one and set it up this past weekend. I never thought to wax the table... going to follow you lead and do that this coming weekend. I enjoyed watching you set your up. Thanks!
Thanks, Scott! Join the SawStop Users' Group on Facebook, even if you don't normally use Facebook. facebook.com/groups/sawstopusersgroup/. You'll find out all sorts of interesting things. And make sure you check out Trant Davis' stuff: www.trentdavis.net/wp/2018/08/06/helpful-sawstop-links, especially for tips on waxing.
Congrats! I love the little cast iron I do own. I have a vintage jointer. Boy is it heavy. I use the Boeshield system to clean off and protect against rust and then paste wax. It looks great!
Thanks! And yeah, that cast iron weighs a ton, almost literally. Still loving it. 😄
Just ordered the same setup!
Awesome! Have fun! And check out this video on how to clean and protect the surface: ua-cam.com/video/RbbkJpVwmto/v-deo.html
You're not rambling. I liked the time lapse of the build. Glad you are finding enough success with this to pay for that new saw. I'm jealous! Keep it up.
Thanks! And me too. I don't make tons of money, but it's nice to enjoy the fruits. And this is one nice fruit! 😄
Congrats on your new saw and thank you for the video. I'm looking at purchasing the same saw. I appreciate the info.
Glad I could help! Check out the SawStop Users' Group on Facebook facebook.com/groups/sawstopusersgroup/. There's a bunch of really good people there, and it's run by a good guy from SawStop, so you can hardly go wrong. 😄
Congratulations Dan, I hope to have my sawstop someday, I’ve been wanting one for Atleast 10 years but not sure it will ever happen. They are so expensive. Again congratulations
Thanks! And yes, they are expensive. 😄
Great job. Just ordered my first nice table saw , a saw stop. Can’t wait for it to arrive. Thanks for the tips.
Ooh exciting! Take your time setting it up - there's no real hurry, believe it or not. 😛
Enjoy the new saw! Looking forward to seeing it in use.
Thanks!
Congrats on the new saw. Its a great saw, I've had mine over and year with no issues.
Awesome, thanks!
Congrats on the well deserved "perk" of being a successful UA-camr. I too bought a new saw (not a Sawstop though) and have spent as much time waxing as I have cutting anything. The first 2 projects involved plywood scraps with some grit, so I have plenty of fine scratches already. But just like a new car, after you get over the first few scratches, you can look at it as equipment again instead of new child. 👍🏻
Very true, and good analogy. I remember a long time ago buying a fairly expensive, really pretty guitar. I got it home, put a strap on it, and within 10 minutes I had banged it into a doorknob, leaving a noticeable dent. A good reminder that they're just things to be used, not worshipped. 😄
New sub here. Really like your channel, content and style. Very down to earth and easy to watch and listen to but we did not buy that saw for you. You bought it with the money you EARNED from the work that you put in in making your channel a success. Congrats to you and keep up the great work.
Thanks, and welcome aboard! And you know what, you're right - I *did* earn it, and I appreciate you reminding me of that. Of course I couldn't have done it without viewers, but it's pretty easy for me to slough off compliments, so I'm taking yours to heart. Thanks again. 😄
WOO HOO!! Can't wait to see what things you come up with to do with this saw that I can then do for myself. One thing I'd love to see is a cabinet or something under the right end table extension. Maybe something to hold a crosscut sled?
Thanks, and yes, that's exactly what I was thinking also. The cabinet may only have an open slot for the sled, but it would certainly have drawers for other stuff.
I stumbled onto your video tonight while researching SawStop cabinet saws. I'm going to purchase one very soon. We are literally still moving into our new house but hopefully within the next month or so. I really enjoyed your video and the information you put out. Call me a new subscriber. :)
OK, "New Subscriber", I will. 😄Thanks! And I suggest you join the SawStop Users' Group on Facebook. facebook.com/groups/sawstopusersgroup/ It's a great place for information, and the guy who runs it, Trent, works for SawStop, and he's *really* helpful. Thanks again!
Nice job
Thanks!
Mate, what an awesome upgrade, she's a beauty, alright! 👌
Congrats on the new addition, can't wait to see this in action. 👍
Thanks, and I can't wait either. I think I may actually be able to make something with it today, instead of just filming it. 😛
You covered more than any other video has done. Thank you.
Thanks!
Congratulations on the new shop baby. I can't wait for your videos on alignment and operation of the features (Ya know your gonna make one). Oh and I love how you got it out of your van.
Thanks! And maybe on the videos - I don't want the channel to be all SawStop all the time. 😄
Congrats and thanks for posting. I'm just getting back into woodworking. I was convinced I was going to buy the hybrid Ridged table saw to save money. But with the number of injuries that happen on table saws, thinking about how the extra money could save a finger one day, and the added benefit of a precision tool that will last a lifetime; I've decided to go with this saw too. Please post a follow up video with your thoughts on the tool after using it.
That's great to hear, Evan! Good decision. 😄Check out the SawStop Users' Group on Facebook facebook.com/groups/sawstopusersgroup/. There's a bunch of really good people there, and it's run by a good guy from SawStop, so you can hardly go wrong.
Here in the hot, humid deep south, I had no luck preventing rust after using some kind of special treatment spray made by/for Boeing which the can says is just for this sort of thing. So far, paste wax has beat the pants off of that other stuff. Isn't it nice to have something new in the shop?!? I'd almost be disappointed if there wasn't a need to make all new jigs for it though! Congrats on the new saw.
Thanks, and boy are you right about making new jigs. It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it.😛
Great video.awesome saw table. Be good see what project you tackle first to test it out. 👍
Thanks. I built a big cross cut sled for it, so I think that qualifies as the first project. 😄
A really nice piece of kit! Thank you for the run through. 👍😎🇦🇺
Thanks! I'm loving it. 😄
Congratulations!!!! Hope you enjoy it!!
Thanks! I'm sure I will. 😄
I have tried many of the various products to help with the finish on cast iron. Johnson's Paste Wax is about as good as any. I'm in SE Louisiana and I don't think anywhere has higher humidity, so I go one step further and cover all my cast iron surfaces with the magnetic pads. Tablesaw, Bandsaws, Jointer, etc. Started about a year ago and haven't had to clean/re-wax since. Used to be 2-3 times per year.
Thanks for the info!
Awesome. Looks like you picked up the same package that I did a year ago. Wish I'd have seen your "montage" before assembling; your trick with using the roller stands to help hold the rails would have been handy, as the slick lubricant caused them to slide off not once but twice when I was assembling. Have fun with the saw!
Thanks, Paul. Yeah, that's exactly why I used them (by the way, I duct taped the rollers so they wouldn't spin). I just couldn't keep the tube on and attach it at the same time.
Thanks for the video. I'm moving in a few months and will have a large (600sqft) shop, so I'm planning on upgrading my SS Worksite to the 3hp 52". The 36" looks plenty, big, though, so I may change my plan. BTW...the EASIEST and most effective rust inhibitor and "teflon" smooth coating I've found is GlideCote. You spray it on, let it dry a minute, then wipe it off. Not streaks, no buffing. Also, I really don't like the idea of using WD40 on any surface that wood will touch. I don't have enough confidence in my ability to get it all off before contaminating a project piece. Thanks again for the great video!!!!
Thanks, Paul, and I love learning from you guys. I tried GlideCote but I didn't like it. However, in retrospect, I think I used too much, and let it dry too long. And someone mentioned using mineral spirits to remove the WD-40, which is a great idea, and I may redo everything again and try it out. How often do you reapply the GlideCote, and what do you do to the surface before you use it?
@@TheNewbieWoodworker I've been seriously dedicated to my woodworking for about two years. Everything I have purchased I've done the clean up of the preservatives and applied the GlideCote. I have not experienced any loss of "teflon-y" behavior, so have not reapplied. But...since I'm still a weekend warrior, and many of my weekends find me doing honey-dos or traveling, I can't say I've done enough heads-down work to properly wear it off, so you will have to rely on others with more active workshops.
@@pengel200 Thanks, great response. 😄
i am getting your saw today not sure how much horse yet thanks for the unloading montage it will be vital
When in doubt, get the 3hp, but I'm happy with the 1.75. I have some assembly notes here: thenewbiewoodworker.com/sawstop/pcs/assembly/ Have fun!
got the saw friday (i know it took too long no?) got the wrong outlet twice which meant three trips to home depot today but once it was finnaly up and running... it was amazing😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
@@avrumisolaimani8546 Awesome! Have fun and stay safe. 😄
Congrats Dan!! I hope it is as safe as your last one. Oh it is a Sawstop! Be safe
Thanks, Brent. I hope to never find out if the brake works. 😛
Just subscribed. Was sort of surprised to find you in my You Tube feed - you would think that with all the woodworking channels I subscribe to, I would have known about you before, but nope.
Anyway, good to see an Orange County woodworker here. We lived in Orange County from 1981 to 2008 (City of Orange), but we're up in Springfield, Oregon now. (And we've got a Woodcraft store, too!)
Thanks! UA-cam's suggestion algorithm is a mystery to us all, that's for sure. If you lived in Orange, you were close to Rockler! I live in Placentia, which is just up Kraemer/Glassell from Orange. Thanks for subscribing, former neighbor! 😄
Thanks for this honest review of your experiences with the Sawstop - I will make sure to follow your affiliate link before buying any items on Amazon as a sort of paying you back - doesn't cost me anything.
Thanks! Just don't overdo it - don't get me into trouble by buying EVERYTHING through one of my links. 😄
Congratulations on your new table saw, it's a beauty.
Thanks! 😄
Congrats on the new cabinet saw. Looks sweet!
Thanks! 😄
Congratulations. I bought a jobsite sawstop. Now I want to replace it with this same saw.
Thanks! The JobSite saw is a fine saw. But that doesn't mean I'm not enjoying the PCS. 😄
Great video. Happy for ya. You seemed very excited witch was awesome
Thanks! Yes, I am. 😄
Gratz on the new saw!
Thanks! 😄
Belated congratulations! You’re clearly excited about it and I’m happy for you. I had some doubts about how you were going to unload it from your car but the ramp was a great - and brave - idea. I just bought the same saw from my local Woodcraft but have to wait a couple of days for someone to deliver it!
Good for you! I hope you enjoy it. I'm happy for you, too. 😄
Congrats! It's a beautiful machine. Saving for mine now.
Thanks! I think you'll be thrilled. 😄
Hi. Thanks for this video. To be honest, I am glad to finally put a face to the voice I am so familiar with. I don't watch too many of your videos, however, I do appreciate the quality of the few that I have watched. I get my saw delivered next week. 3hp PCS 36" with TGlide fence. I should have done my research and got the ICS instead of PCS. Oh bother... what can one do?
LOL. I suspect you'll be perfectly happy with the PCS.
Dan I wanted you to know I cut my thumb on my band saw. I am blaming you lol. It was not painful or much but your video made it happen..lol. Luckily I am medical and it was no big deal. The new saw is the bomb.. I just made a homemade out feed assembly table. My old saw came with a rockler side table and a router table. It has a very expensive fence. My wife found it on Craigslist for $200.. a guy was downsizing and he liked my wife and let her have it for nothing. Every time I watch u I stop myself and say pay more attention to detail. Thx
That honestly made me laugh out loud, and mostly because it's the kind of comment I would have left for someone else. "I blame you." 😂Glad you're OK. And yeah, pay attention, in other words, do as I say, not as I do. 😄And cool CL grab. Your wife is awesome, no doubt about it.
Congratulations ! As a European I can see many advantages to American saws and actually imported a DeWalt many years ago. Its a pity the Sawstop can't use Andy Klein's miter blade as its a great tool. Keep up the good work.
Thanks!
Hey Dan, you really shine in this video!
😂Love it!
My craftsman is an old saw. I bought it from an auction for $50. I need to get a digital angle gague to make sure the blade is perfectly perpendicular to the table when setting it at 90° to 45° Other than that, I think I have it pretty well dialed in.
$50! Well, you can't really argue about that. Awesome!
Fabulous! I love my CNS.
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Take it from an east coaster that suffers through 6 months of humidity a year. I have done this a time or three! After the WD-40 treatment, use mineral spirits to remove the WD-40 THEN go to the paste wax!
Oooh, that's a great idea. Thanks!
I’m assuming this helps the wax adhere to the table top better? This is what increases the effectiveness?
Congratulations on the new saw. I like the part about why you got the new fancy saw - because you could afford it! lol I'm the same way. Yes less expensive tools will work, but if you can afford a better piece of equipment, why not get it is my perspective. Keep up the great videos.
Thanks! It's funny, I spent a little time trying to figure out what my motivation was, and finally I figured out it was just that I wanted it! But yes, nicer tools make things easier.
Congratulations on your choice of saw. Beyond the fact that its absolutely in the same category as powermatic, jet, old deltas and the like, you will not think twice about its safety if it ever fires for you. Trust me....
I still have my left thumb because it the technology.....and a continuing career as a cabinet maker.
My left fingertip on the other hand (no pun intended) wishes I wasn't in front of a grizzly, instead in front of a saw stop.
Enjoy!
Keep up the good work!
Thanks! And I've already been saved by the brake, so you don't have to convince me!! 😄ua-cam.com/video/OouPywNRZJ8/v-deo.html
One thing you may have noticed since this video...those nice 'metal' colored areas where the fence runs on the rail will also happily rust....I had waxed the table but didnt think to do that part of the rail, and got some rust on it...now I wax both.
Thanks, and yes, I noticed that too. Sigh.
That sure is a lot of assembly👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks, and oh my gosh yes it is! You know, a tough job but someone's gotta do it. 😛
I already heard many good comments about this table saw. I recently bought a makita myself. A table saw that did not really meet expectations but was affordable. Maybe I can do as you did. Try with the money that comes in by saving youtube and buy a table saw like yours
Yeah, I understand about the table saw. We do the best we can with what we've got, though. You could always contact SawStop and see if they'd give you a saw. You could play it up and say "Let's do an experiment and see how much of an impact it would have on a new channel to feature a SawStop front and center." I'm sure I've never seen anyone document something like this - starting with under 1,00 subscribers and then seeing if featuring the saw has an impact or not. Try sending an email to Marketing@sawstop.com. With your visual style, you could really make their products shine! You might even see if you can find someone with a SawStop so you could do a demo video for them.
Either way, good luck!
Good for you, Dan. Congratulations on your new saw. As others have said, I'm glad I could be a part of the process. You put out some good content so it's a good thing that you could benefit from all your hard work.
When I saw them putting the large box in your truck I was curious how you were going to get it out. When I bought my Ridgid R4512 a month or so ago, I had been wondering for weeks ahead of time, how I was going to get it out of my truck. My wife suggested on of the long tables we have in the garage but I thought they wouldn't be strong enough. Without any other good ideas, I tried the table. I wedged it between my tail gate and the lip of concrete leading in to the garage and then just slid the box down. Easy peasy.
BTW, I'm in S. TX now, but I'm from Orange Co, CA myself (born and raised). Humidity is normally high, being that close to the ocean. And the "late night, early morning low clouds and fog" days are just something you get used to. The difference between TX and CA is, it gets hot and stays hot here in TX, so the humidity is much more noticeable.
Thanks, former neighbor! I wish I could find a way so all my viewers could take pride in having helped buy me the saw. Some way so everytime you see the saw on camera, you'd know it was from you. Wait, as I was typing this I got an idea. But you'll have to wait for a future video to see the idea in action. 😄
Congrats! It's beautiful!!!!
Thanks! 😍
Congratulations Dan!
In a few months, it would be really great if you could give us a video on your thoughts about using this saw. I’m looking at getting this same one, so I’m really interested in your experiences regarding dust collection, general use of saw, quality of saw compared to your expectations, etc. Thanks.
Thanks, and good idea. I want to be careful not to become the "all SawStop, all the time" channel, but with enough videos in between, that would probably work well.
Thanks for good info. I'm looking at purchasing the same saw.
You won't regret it. 😄
Congrats love your show and thanks for all the videos!🎉
Thank you! 😄
Congratulations on the new saw, it is beautiful, even if I have gone a darker shade of hulk lol
Thanks for sharing 👍
LOL! Thanks. 😄
Nice upgrade!
Thanks!
Congratulations
Thanks!
Have you considered upgrading your blades? After upgrading my saw from a job site to a cast iron jet table saw, I eventually bought high end blades from Ridge Carbide. I couldn’t be happier. I still use my Diablo thin-kerf for a handful of things, but I keep a ridge carbide blade on most of the time. Stumpy nubs has a nice review of them.
Thanks for the comment! What kind of difference to you see with a high-end blade?
@@TheNewbieWoodworker What I like the most is mainly just the cut quality and finish left on the wood/plywood. The runout is pretty much non-existent, the carbide tips on the teeth are massive compared to most blades, and my saw actually got quieter! All hints of burning, rough edges, etc are completely gone. I had an 80-tooth Diablo blade that gave pretty good splinter-free cuts, but I didn't realize how bad the runout was until I compared it to the Ridge 80-tooth Melacrafter Plywood/Melamine blade. I do a significant amount of my woodworking in plywood, so I have a dedicated blade for that and the veneer never chips out, even on the cheap 1/4" Birch and Oak plywood you get at Home Depot.
Stumpy also has a 10% off coupon in one of his videos about their blades, otherwise other retailers often time sell them lower than the direct cost.
@@clobbyhardy Thanks! I'll look into it. And I love James Hamilton, so it would be good to support him.
She's a beauty!
Yes she is. Thanks! 😄
Nice saw...wish we could buy them in the UK...
Thanks. I'm guessing you should start seeing Festool table saws with SawStop technology sometime in the future, over there. Just a guess, but an educated one.
Dam i have got myself a bit of saw envy
LOL. I have a lot of replies running through my head, but I think they're best left unsaid. So instead I'll just say Thanks for the comment. 😏
I stopped the video to advise: Get some Johnson Paste Wax to put on the table top. It prevents rust from happening and makes the top slick to allow wood to glide. I tried Boeshield T9 and it's not even close to being as good as the Johnson's. It is like magic. I live in Kentucky where the humidity is so thick in the summer you could cut out a block of it and sit on it.
Oh, never mind LOL
@@PatCrowe I totally agree with you about T9, and Johnson's wax. Johnson's wax is like magic. Initially, I didn't want to use it because the smell seems to linger forever. Then I learned that it's the rags I used to apply the wax that smelled, and simply washing them solved that problem. Obvious, I guess, in hindsight. 😄
This is a beautiful table saw. I would like to have space in my 3x5 woodshop for one like this. Enjoy and happy projects...
Thanks! And I understand about the space. Anytime I complain, I need to remember the people who have to wheel out their equipment to use it.
Awesome dude! You’ll love it! Last August I bought the Sawstop PCS 3HP 52” with the integrated base and I love it! It’s an awesome saw. If you get a dado stack, be sure you check Sawstops website for the dado stacks that are tested and recommended! Happy sawing 👍
Thanks you! I actually just found out I was using the wrong kind of dado stack, so I bought a new one. But thanks for the tip! 😄
Great saw! Use it in good health & it will be interesting to see how you use it in future videos.
Thanks! 😄
I'm still here ha ha ha, very nice new toy Sorry i mean Table Saw.
Myself personally and the space i have in my shed, your old job site saw would have done me.
I would even had bought it off you, but i think the shipping cost would be to high ha ha ha. Looking forward to some new jigs for this Table Saw now.
Barry (ENG)
Thanks, Barry. By the way, I found out some information about why SawStop isn't sold over there. It's a combination of lots of regulations they'd have to follow, and different woodworker preferences for how things are designed. But my guess is that if Festool is sold over there, you'll see some Festool table saws with SawStop technology reasonably soon. Not sure if that would include a JobSite saw or not. On the other hand, I think this saw only takes up about 8 more inches of space, length-wise.
@@TheNewbieWoodworker Typical Festool grabbing the headlines IF they do a Table Saw with SawStop tech in it, plus it will cost loads of £££££ as well and not something i could afford, in fact i'm not really bothered with Festool anyway, good tools but too pricey.
Thanks Dan for the info, wasn't expecting it so thanks again.
Barry (ENG)
@@barryroberts6470 Thanks, and you're welcome. I totally agree about Festool. They remind me of the GrrRipper. It's a great product, really well made, and priced so high most people wouldn't buy it.
Congrats Dan! Good idea about checking your angles even when using the stops. Depending on the manufacturer, the digital angle gauges can have a tolerance of +/- 2 degrees. For woodworking thats probably okay. But, a good machinists's square is a good investment.
Interesting. I have some decent squares (or at least I *think* they're decent). I guess you're saying I can get better results with the squares and eyeballing it, than I can with a digital gauge? Tell me more - not only is this interesting, but it might make for a good video. Thanks!
@@TheNewbieWoodworker Digital angle gauges are a great time saver and for most applications they are just fine. But, there is a reason machinists don't use them for critical cuts. In my opinion, setting the squareness of a table saw IS critical. When the manufacturer states that there is a built in +/- tolerance, I pay very close attention to when and where that tolerance is acceptable. A 2 degree +/- could be 4 degrees if it is all on one side. Most folks have never read the spec sheet on any digital device.
Very accurate digital gauges are available. But, they are very expensive. Hope I made this clear enough to make sense. I can obviously be long-winded. LOL
@@czellner5894 Thanks. You didn't completely answer my question, but I think I can glean the answer. So I should be able to eyeball it with a good square to tell if it's 90 degrees, better than the gauge will tell me, right? Assuming a light behind the square and all that jazz?
@@TheNewbieWoodworker You got it. :-)
@@czellner5894 Thanks.
Great upgrade 👍
Thanks!