PERFECTION occurs after we learn what to take away not what we can ADD. Ron has shown that focusing on processes and simplification of work methods makes the work flow and space is much more manageable and finally LEAN rhymes with CLEAN
That 18 inch max rip width is exactly what I had determined. After that I'm on the other Bench. Notice Ron has a riving knife on the saw.. Guys trust me when I say use the riving knife all you can kickbacks happen and its never a question of IF its WHEN!! As far as blades go 40 tooth is also my max in all cases. A miter saw can go to 60 but tooth angle plays a serious role there as well.
Ron, I wish I discovered your channel a few years ago. I opened a custom cabinet shop in 2005 building media cabinets, libraries, home offices, bars, and variety of custom millwork. I retired 2 years ago and am finally setting up my garage with mobile tools. I'm considering the Dewalt 10" saw, the Saw Stop CTS that you use, and maybe even the Festool cordless. I like the Saw Stop - but I read a comment (not here) that the brake had engaged unnecessarily 3 times and it is a week to get the parts needed to get going again. Have you encountered this? Have you heard this from anyone else? Would love to get your insight on these 3 saws. Thanks.
Hey Ron, when you’re working with hardwoods, what do you feel is the CTS’s maximum thickness of wood it can handle? I’ve built two PSB’s and I have a big cabinet saw and while I love it for sawing big timbers, it takes up so much room!
well done. ive been working on getting the fence dead 90 to the table, and it seems im always having to adjust it. dewalt rack and pinion setup just like the sawstop. have you ever had to adjust yours?
I like the fence idea and is something I might replicate myself. The T track you routed could very well be used for a vertical featherboard. If you can show this, is it possible to get the cast aluminum top to be dead flat? We all know that jobsite surface tops have looser flatness tolerances compared to cast iron. I wonder how practical it is to take something like large sheet of sandpaper and sand off the high spots and get this saw even flatter. Problem is with getting that blade square is it won't realistically be square to both sides of the blade.
Do you happen to have a video somewhere that shows how you handle full size sheet goods on the CTS? I'm thinking about getting one, but the first big project for mine would involve cutting a whole lot of plywood, so I figured I'd ask.
I never use a table saw of any size to break down plywood. Check out this video for a detailed explanation, or skip to 7:00 to get straight to the point: ruclips.net/video/KWb_pxgaFBk/видео.htmlsi=lmjdBgcYRdz0C0kN
Thanks Ron, using a track saw instead of a table saw makes a lot of sense! I just bought your smart workshop plans, looking forward to putting it all together.
I didn’t realize it was happening. I haven’t been in 10 years, but I have another business reason to go to LV and might see if I can align the trips. Thanks for the heads-up!
There you have it, after 13 years of watching you, Ron, I’ve got all of these additions except the hedgehog push stick! I think a wise man learns from the trials and tribulations of another! Thanks for all you do!
Thank you for the education over the years Ron.
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I learn something new from every video posted , thanks for sharing
You are very welcome! 👍
Great Video! I look forward to your videos on Sunday mornings! You look like you are limping this morning - I hope you are well!
Limping??
All healed up now.😎
PERFECTION occurs after we learn what to take away not what we can ADD. Ron has shown that focusing on processes and simplification of work methods makes the work flow and space is much more manageable and finally LEAN rhymes with CLEAN
I'm always looking for ways to improve my workflow and space.
That 18 inch max rip width is exactly what I had determined. After that I'm on the other Bench. Notice Ron has a riving knife on the saw.. Guys trust me when I say use the riving knife all you can kickbacks happen and its never a question of IF its WHEN!! As far as blades go 40 tooth is also my max in all cases. A miter saw can go to 60 but tooth angle plays a serious role there as well.
Wide rips are for the Track Saw.😎
Ron, I wish I discovered your channel a few years ago. I opened a custom cabinet shop in 2005 building media cabinets, libraries, home offices, bars, and variety of custom millwork. I retired 2 years ago and am finally setting up my garage with mobile tools. I'm considering the Dewalt 10" saw, the Saw Stop CTS that you use, and maybe even the Festool cordless. I like the Saw Stop - but I read a comment (not here) that the brake had engaged unnecessarily 3 times and it is a week to get the parts needed to get going again. Have you encountered this? Have you heard this from anyone else? Would love to get your insight on these 3 saws. Thanks.
Hey Ron, when you’re working with hardwoods, what do you feel is the CTS’s maximum thickness of wood it can handle? I’ve built two PSB’s and I have a big cabinet saw and while I love it for sawing big timbers, it takes up so much room!
I rarely work with material thicker than 18mm, but I’ve easily cut through 2-inch walnut on occasion.
well done. ive been working on getting the fence dead 90 to the table, and it seems im always having to adjust it. dewalt rack and pinion setup just like the sawstop. have you ever had to adjust yours?
I have not had any problems with my CTS fence so far.
I like the fence idea and is something I might replicate myself. The T track you routed could very well be used for a vertical featherboard.
If you can show this, is it possible to get the cast aluminum top to be dead flat? We all know that jobsite surface tops have looser flatness tolerances compared to cast iron. I wonder how practical it is to take something like large sheet of sandpaper and sand off the high spots and get this saw even flatter. Problem is with getting that blade square is it won't realistically be square to both sides of the blade.
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Do you happen to have a video somewhere that shows how you handle full size sheet goods on the CTS? I'm thinking about getting one, but the first big project for mine would involve cutting a whole lot of plywood, so I figured I'd ask.
I never use a table saw of any size to break down plywood. Check out this video for a detailed explanation, or skip to 7:00 to get straight to the point: ruclips.net/video/KWb_pxgaFBk/видео.htmlsi=lmjdBgcYRdz0C0kN
Thanks Ron, using a track saw instead of a table saw makes a lot of sense! I just bought your smart workshop plans, looking forward to putting it all together.
Great video! BTW, What jointer do you have?
I don't have a jointer; I use my router table and track saw instead. I rarely work with wood that needs to be flattened.
Hi Ron are you going to IBS in Vegas this February
I didn’t realize it was happening. I haven’t been in 10 years, but I have another business reason to go to LV and might see if I can align the trips. Thanks for the heads-up!
There you have it, after 13 years of watching you, Ron, I’ve got all of these additions except the hedgehog push stick!
I think a wise man learns from the trials and tribulations of another!
Thanks for all you do!
The hedgehog stuff though simple is impressive. 😎