Am thinking to buy one like this, but most of the suppliers said that is only for using of cutting panel boards like MDF etc.... And i want it to use it for cutting lumber, natural wood, So what do you think? Can i take this and use it for both function?
To be honest I have not moved the saw since I got it in place when I initially installed the base. It was easy enough to move in position the first time I moved it. I knew one day soon I will have to move the saw and its easier on this base than without it. If you have to move the saw a lot this might not be the best saw to use. Every time you move it you have to adjust the two legs on the slider that aren't attached to the mobile base.
Hey thanks for this. You said you can’t rip 8’ on this saw is that just due to your shop size? I can’t imagine why it couldn’t otherwise. I’m just about to order mine I’m very excited. My saw just blew up and I was about to do the saw stop thing but man as you’ve stated once you see the advantages it’s hard not to want to go that way
@@carolinaworkshop7091 interesting. I rang grizzly and asked them that and they said it can rip a full 8’ sheet and I specifically asked if it was using the slider or just using it as a cabinet saw. Glad I watched this video. What would you say the biggest rip you can do is? Because in reality how often are you ripping full sheets bigger that 24”. Not saying you don’t, just how often
With a hold down on both ends of the board, why cant you rip a straight edge on the board up to the length the saw will allow? My son has the large Grizzly sliding saw in his shop, and he uses it for straight cuts up to 10’. His jointer sees very little use for making a straight edge on a board since he bought the sliding saw.
@user-wk7xt9dn8v it's belt driven with the main blade so it's always running. You can lower it or take it off very easily. There's 3 holes on the top near the blade for adjusting
I thought ripping on one of these you're supposed to clamp the piece directly on the slide and just push that through riding on the slide? The rip fence is really just a stop block in that case.
To get one straight edge that works fine but to get a straight edge parallel to that you have to use the rip fence. Suppose you have a 3 inch wide by 2 foot long piece. How do you clamp a 3 inch wide board to the crosscut fence? There are ways to rip on the sliding table but they are much less convenient and probably less accurate than a rip fence.
Sliders like that one are not made for ripping hardwood. Unless you install a dedicated power feed. I would not recommend it.There designed to break down sheet goods or panels.
@@kennethholmes9315 you can not be serious it is no difference then a regular TS as long you use the same precautions. Riving knife installed, blade guard, and a ripping or combination blade.
Good video, thank you for sharing and taking the time to review this saw.
I needed one of these months ago
Nice saw
I’m looking forward to watching your new content.
Am thinking to buy one like this, but most of the suppliers said that is only for using of cutting panel boards like MDF etc.... And i want it to use it for cutting lumber, natural wood,
So what do you think? Can i take this and use it for both function?
Of course! Why not? I use this it for hardwood all the time.
I name some of the disadvantages though.
@@carolinaworkshop7091 thank you brother, its helpful to me I appreciate it
Nice I also just bought one for my shop. With the mobile base is it still a pain to move around or is it ok? Thanks!
To be honest I have not moved the saw since I got it in place when I initially installed the base. It was easy enough to move in position the first time I moved it. I knew one day soon I will have to move the saw and its easier on this base than without it.
If you have to move the saw a lot this might not be the best saw to use. Every time you move it you have to adjust the two legs on the slider that aren't attached to the mobile base.
@@carolinaworkshop7091 Gotcha! Thanks for the quick reply..
Hey thanks for this. You said you can’t rip 8’ on this saw is that just due to your shop size? I can’t imagine why it couldn’t otherwise. I’m just about to order mine I’m very excited. My saw just blew up and I was about to do the saw stop thing but man as you’ve stated once you see the advantages it’s hard not to want to go that way
You can rip 8 foot sheets when you use the saw like a cabinet saw. The sliding table doesn't move a full 8 feet so you can't rip it there.
@@carolinaworkshop7091 interesting. I rang grizzly and asked them that and they said it can rip a full 8’ sheet and I specifically asked if it was using the slider or just using it as a cabinet saw. Glad I watched this video. What would you say the biggest rip you can do is? Because in reality how often are you ripping full sheets bigger that 24”. Not saying you don’t, just how often
The slider moves 63 inches so that's the limit there. I occasionally rip things longer than that, like rough boards, and use a track saw.
With a hold down on both ends of the board, why cant you rip a straight edge on the board up to the length the saw will allow?
My son has the large Grizzly sliding saw in his shop, and he uses it for straight cuts up to 10’.
His jointer sees very little use for making a straight edge on a board since he bought the sliding saw.
You can.
Nice I bought that exact one. Where did you get that mobile base? Do you mind sharing the brand/model number for it? Thanks!
Bora Portamate PM-3500
Hello.i build cabinet. Is the scoring blade perfectly aligned with the main blade?
You can adjust the blade left and right as well as up and down. I have never noticed a problem with alignment, but you must use a full kerf blade.
@@carolinaworkshop7091thank you for the answer 👍Is the scoring blade Runs separately or is it always running as the main blade spinning?
@user-wk7xt9dn8v it's belt driven with the main blade so it's always running. You can lower it or take it off very easily. There's 3 holes on the top near the blade for adjusting
@@carolinaworkshop7091 ok. thank you for answering my question 👍🙏
I thought ripping on one of these you're supposed to clamp the piece directly on the slide and just push that through riding on the slide? The rip fence is really just a stop block in that case.
To get one straight edge that works fine but to get a straight edge parallel to that you have to use the rip fence.
Suppose you have a 3 inch wide by 2 foot long piece. How do you clamp a 3 inch wide board to the crosscut fence? There are ways to rip on the sliding table but they are much less convenient and probably less accurate than a rip fence.
Hello 👋 man please I will love to have something like this too for my wood working job please ❤
Sliders like that one are not made for ripping hardwood. Unless you install a dedicated power feed. I would not recommend it.There designed to break down sheet goods or panels.
And why are they not suited for ripping hardwood?
Safety
Explain? @@kennethholmes9315
@@kennethholmes9315 you can not be serious it is no difference then a regular TS as long you use the same precautions. Riving knife installed, blade guard, and a ripping or combination blade.