Rockytime Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 You are off to a good start. The saw looks great! Will look even better with the hold down foot removed. You did a nice job of mounting it. OCtoolguy and Scruffydog 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Looking good, That saw looks a lot like a older Dremel 1800 that I used to have.. was a pretty nice saw for me for a couple years.. OCtoolguy and Scruffydog 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffydog Posted January 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 (edited) And the saga continues; the saw is going back to be returned. Tried a pinless blade last night. Blade holder is garbage. There are two or three threads at best for the bottom set screw in the bottom holder, about 3mm of stock for a 5mm screw, and the hole was drilled & tapped at about a 10 degree angle. Not a good aspect ratio. There is also no positive stop for the blade, so position is difficult to judge. No matter what I tried, I could not get the blade to stay in the holders. So this machine would be pin type only. Edit: The design of the blade holders is garbage. There is no way to adjust the angle of the blade, left to right, because there is only the milled slot and the set screw holding the blade. They basically use a left and right hand version of the same holder for the top & bottom, and they are not symmetrical. So a pin-less blade is basically at an angle from the git go, with no way to adjust. So you have a blade at a 1-3 mm angle traveling in a straight line, binding as you try to cut. The pinned blades on this saw are straight, but are barely held on by shallow groves in the holders. The holders are held on with roll pins instead of solid pins or bolts. So why didn't I see this in the store? They never have any out on display, they are just boxed up so you have to rely on pictures. Thought about modifying the Craftsman holders & swapping but I'm not Rube Goldberg and that's too risky. So back it goes and on to the next saw. Edited January 23, 2019 by unclescott New details to the story OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffydog Posted January 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Update: I just ordered the Delta 40-694 After comparing the Delta with the Dewalt I chose to save the 100$. The return policy is 90 days, so if there are any problems I can take it back to the store. I read the reviews / problems / issues here and elsewhere, so I pulled the trigger. It was next on my list anyway. Trying to save some $$ on this venture so there is no harm to try the less expensive saws if I can just take them back anyway. Plus, I am angling for a certain saw, but later this coming summer. I hope to see one in action at the Midwest Show in Dubuque Iowa in August. The Delta should be here by 1/25 via Free Fedex Shipping to our home. Sorry if this saga is boring to some. Thanks to all for the help. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal560sl Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 You will absolutely love the new Delta. I couldn't see the need to spend the extra for the Dewalt either. After having used my new Delta and used my Brother in laws Dewalt, I see no difference at all. Again you'll love it! Scruffydog and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffydog Posted January 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, neal560sl said: You will absolutely love the new Delta. I couldn't see the need to spend the extra for the Dewalt either. After having used my new Delta and used my Brother in laws Dewalt, I see no difference at all. Again you'll love it! I sure hope so! I wouldn't say my time spent on the Craftsman was wasted, because I learned a lot. It will go on the shelf as a backup, just in case. The Menard's saw was very nice, except for the blade holders. I like the light and the blower, the table size and the minimal vibration. It's just the inability to hold pin-less blades that was a deal breaker for me. Have you ever had to lube the bearings on your machine, as some have had to do? My saw is on track to get here tomorrow. I have off so that is good. Edited January 24, 2019 by unclescott OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal560sl Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 I have not as of yet, but I have only had it since the beginning of this past December. I am a little hesitant to tear it apart because of the warranty. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 On 1/23/2019 at 7:23 AM, unclescott said: Update: I just ordered the Delta 40-694 After comparing the Delta with the Dewalt I chose to save the 100$. The return policy is 90 days, so if there are any problems I can take it back to the store. I read the reviews / problems / issues here and elsewhere, so I pulled the trigger. It was next on my list anyway. Trying to save some $$ on this venture so there is no harm to try the less expensive saws if I can just take them back anyway. Plus, I am angling for a certain saw, but later this coming summer. I hope to see one in action at the Midwest Show in Dubuque Iowa in August. The Delta should be here by 1/25 via Free Fedex Shipping to our home. Sorry if this saga is boring to some. Thanks to all for the help. Not boring at all. This is the info people need to make educated choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffydog Posted January 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 17 hours ago, octoolguy said: Not boring at all. This is the info people need to make educated choices. Thanks. Been waiting all day for FedEx to get here with it. Hoping there is not a problem... OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Unfortunately it always takes longer if we wait for something. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffydog Posted January 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Rockytime said: Unfortunately it always takes longer if we wait for something. Yep, problem. FedEx apparently can find my house to deliver a package addressed to someone else at a different address but not to deliver my saw. Today I got someone's package, but was told that delivery was attempted but unable to be completed due to a "bad address" which upon checking was the correct address. Translation: The driver couldn't figure out to read their gps. Perhaps their brain froze up. #smoldering Supposed to be here Tuesday now. Yeah, right. This is why we do not use FedEx at work. Ever. Edited January 26, 2019 by Scruffydog OCtoolguy and meflick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 A few years ago my friend bought something and Fed Ex was to deliver it.. they did something similar and in the end.. my friend ended up having to go to them to get it because they couldn't find his house, LOL In his case.. there is a North and South to his road.. and the way its set up.. logical thinking would be he is on the North end... which yes he was on the north end of the South... but he was also about the last house possible on the north end of the south... yeah kinda confusing but you'd think daily mail people and whatnot would know their route... My friend just told them to hold it and he would come to Fed Ex to pick it up, LOL... They almost sent the item back as un - deliverable..Not sure of your situation.. but.. you might ask if it can be picked up at their terminal... maybe able to get it on Monday instead too... Just an idea.. Scruffydog and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffydog Posted January 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 Yeah, we are supposed to get 12" of snow on Monday. Plus, their terminal is 1 hour away. So I'll give them until Tuesday. They have my phone number and instructions to call me if they get lost. Then, of course, Wednesday is supposed to be even colder. I just hope after bouncing around in three or four trucks it doesn't arrive broken. We'll see. kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffydog Posted January 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 Well, I have been informed that the saw is finally here. The only think that separates us is my evening commute, -20 temps, and vicious winds. Other than that, I should be unboxing it tonight. And since I have off tomorrow, I might even get the chance to try it out! Ha! meflick, Scrappile and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffydog Posted January 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 The saw came packaged in a plain brown cardboard box, neatly packed in Styrofoam. 3 layers; the table on the bottom, the saw in the middle, and the accessories in foam on top. No damage that I can see so far, but I will be looking it over good tonight. OCtoolguy and meflick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 Glad it finally arrived and you get the day off tomorrow. Enjoy and let us see what you create. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffydog Posted January 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 Ok, this saw is much bigger & doesn't fit on my existing stand. A new stand is required. meflick and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 Congratulations on the saw's arrival. Enjoy, enjoy! OCtoolguy and Scruffydog 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffydog Posted January 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 1 hour ago, meflick said: Glad it finally arrived and you get the day off tomorrow. Enjoy and let us see what you create. "The best laid plans of mice & men oft go astray." My bride informed me when I arrived home tonight that the dishwasher has water in the bottom so that became job1. The saw stand will have to wait. Hopefully I can have something put together in a couple of days. So far tho the saw looks well made. meflick and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/26/2019 at 2:32 PM, Scruffydog said: Yep, problem. FedEx apparently can find my house to deliver a package addressed to someone else at a different address but not to deliver my saw. Today I got someone's package, but was told that delivery was attempted but unable to be completed due to a "bad address" which upon checking was the correct address. Translation: The driver couldn't figure out to read their gps. Perhaps their brain froze up. #smoldering Supposed to be here Tuesday now. Yeah, right. This is why we do not use FedEx at work. Ever. UPS and Amazon are just as bad. It's not the company, it's the drivers who are either overworked or not fluent in the language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 17 hours ago, Scruffydog said: "The best laid plans of mice & men oft go astray." My bride informed me when I arrived home tonight that the dishwasher has water in the bottom so that became job1. The saw stand will have to wait. Hopefully I can have something put together in a couple of days. So far tho the saw looks well made. If you haven't already fixed your dishwasher, check out the model/serial number on youtube. There is an easy fix for many of them with that problem. I had to fix one myself, that's how I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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