Chip Sawdust Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 On 8/31/2020 at 12:18 PM, Chestnut said: The only downside and reason i want a new rifle is currently the magnum round carries a 24" barrel and it's not a good bush gun. I moved from hunting open field to hunting dense brush. I'm even tempted to revert to open sights ... GASP! I'm looking for another new rifle next year in 6.5CM., most of them have a 24" barrel Haven't decided which on to get yet, but am leaning hard at the Ruger Precision. Magnums, by their nature, all have longer barrels. I don't know about brush busting, lots of discussion as you have said. But a heavy 44 round seems like it would toss twigs aside (not 12" poles!) fairly well, and I have a handy Winchester 94 lever gun in that caliber if I ever need to try it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 On 8/23/2020 at 8:30 PM, Tom King said: I know it's Sunday, but I worked from early until dark. My 104 year old Mother is moving in with us on Wednesday. Long story shortened some, she was in Assisted LIving, had stroke-hospital-nursing home-got better-assisted living got Covid cases while she was gone, and can't go back-she tested negative-gotta go from nursing home because she's all better-moving in here. Pam and I have cleared out the addition I built for our Master BR suite. I built it handicap accessible, but never put up all the handrails, or finished all the trim. We've moved ourselves back in the old part of the house, like we used to live here. That sunset picture reminded me to ask, how's things going with your mother? She get moved in allright and settled in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom King Posted September 15, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 Thanks for asking. It's working out pretty good. She's a lot better off here than anywhere else anyway. The dogs are a great comfort to her too. My Wife has been absolutely amazing with what she's taken on, but it was her idea to start with. One of us has to be here all the time though, so we have to plan our days around that. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chestnut Posted September 16, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 I found a nice spot for lunch today. A nice easy day driving around looking at roads. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted September 17, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 Well technically last night but tripped another brake on the SS Note to self...if you're not sawing shut the damn saw off and make sure the blade is stopped!!!! On a positive note my 24" steel rule barely has a mark lol 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 18 minutes ago, pkinneb said: Note to self...if you're not sawing shut the damn saw off I found that ear muffs can contribute to not turning the saw off. Sometimes it is after I turn the DC off that I notice the saw is running. My two brake trips were when using the miter gauge at an angle which changes the proximity of the fence to the blade. I still would rather have to replace a brake and blade over a digit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, Chet said: I still would rather have to replace a brake and blade over a digit. Absolutely agree!! Just mad becuase not only did I know better but was thinking while adjusting the stop block I really should do this with the saw off...bam!! Lesson learned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 Sucks to hear about the loss of a blade and brake but yeah it's a good thing your probably much cheaper steel rule is safe . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Chet said: I found that ear muffs can contribute to not turning the saw off. Sometimes it is after I turn the DC off that I notice the saw is running. My two brake trips were when using the miter gauge at an angle which changes the proximity of the fence to the blade. I still would rather have to replace a brake and blade over a digit. You mean like this @Chet? It happens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Chet said: My two brake trips were when using the miter gauge at an angle which changes the proximity of the fence to the blade. I still would rather have to replace a brake and blade over a digit. That's a very common cause. One guy on Sawmill Creek tripped his 3 times withing a couple of months for that reason. I have an sacrificial MDF fence faced with sandpaper that I have sticking out about 50 mm past the aluminum to minimize the chance of that happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 42 minutes ago, drzaius said: That's a very common cause. One guy on Sawmill Creek tripped his 3 times withing a couple of months for that reason. I have an sacrificial MDF fence faced with sandpaper that I have sticking out about 50 mm past the aluminum to minimize the chance of that happening. I did this to mine as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chet Posted September 17, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 1 hour ago, treeslayer said: You mean like this @Chet? Yea, but with the SawStop the damage is nothing like that, it's hard to even classify it a nick. But Dave, at least next time you make a cut like that you already have you zero clearance in place. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Chet said: Yea, but with the SawStop the damage is nothing like that, it's hard to even classify it a nick. Very true I had to look really hard to find the nick on my 24" steel rule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 I bet the sound on the first time scares the crap out of ya and the second time, it just pisses you off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 23 minutes ago, Coop said: I bet the sound on the first time scares the crap out of ya and the second time, it just pisses you off? No, not much drama at all. Just a mild "thunk" & then dead quiet. Then there's a blue cloud that forms above the saw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Coop said: I bet the sound on the first time scares the crap out of ya and the second time, it just pisses you off? Exactly! Especially when it was my own stupidity lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 I almost did that a few days ago. We had a brake trip yesterday at school that we're contacting SS about. One of the students changed to a different blade that's been on several times before. The blade turned freely by hand and there was no blink code error. When she fired it up the brake tripped. Scratching our heads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Askland09 Posted September 18, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 I finally got the fence totally taken down, major branches cut up and hauled away, and started the process of making the yard well...a yard again after the Derecho hit Iowa. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 6 hours ago, Mick S said: I almost did that a few days ago. We had a brake trip yesterday at school that we're contacting SS about. One of the students changed to a different blade that's been on several times before. The blade turned freely by hand and there was no blink code error. When she fired it up the brake tripped. Scratching our heads. How long has the saw been in service, Mick? Even solid-state electronics begin to fail as the age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnG Posted September 19, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 @JohnG, I was just wondering today when yours was going to come. Congratulations. We'll be expecting periodic reviews now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 32 minutes ago, Mark J said: @JohnG, I was just wondering today when yours was going to come. Congratulations. We'll be expecting periodic reviews now. I’ll definitely keep you posted. It ended up being a few days later than the initial delivery window estimate, but that’s not too bad. Unfortunately, NC is one of the few states where they cannot deliver the car directly to your home/work, so I had to travel about 90mi to pick it up (I knew this going into it). Most of the paperwork was done online in advance, so pickup was a relatively quick process. My car had a couple tiny issues, but I can’t say they wouldn’t have occurred with any other manufacturer. Two very small paint defects, most likely from a small rock or some other road debris during transit, and the rear passenger inner door panel was not quite seated properly, sitting a bit higher on one end. They documented these issues and let me schedule a time for them to fix them. They offered to send someone to me to reseat the door panel and inspect the paint, and will provide a loaner car if needed. I haven’t decided whether I’ll even bother. The drive home was good. The car is fun to drive and offers a nice ride. The seats are comfortable and the technology is pretty user friendly. I drove pretty aggressively at times and it was reflected in slightly higher than expected battery usage, but it was not significant. I think with my normal driving style I’ll be able to get close to the listed range. My wife took it out for a drive tonight and likes it as well. We ran it down to ~35mi remaining range. After plugging it into my 240v 32a charger, it said it would take about 5.5hrs to charge to my setting of ~90% max charge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 1 hour ago, JohnG said: charge to my setting of ~90% max charge. Why only 90*? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 7 hours ago, Mark J said: Why only 90*? Often the last 10% on batteries takes the longest? At least this is what I've been heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 7 hours ago, Mark J said: Why only 90*? They recommend 85-90% for daily driving when you don’t truly need the full range. I’ve heard a few reasons for this from different sources- 1. Charging the last bit takes longer and is less energy efficient to charge, since it has to slow down the charging rate. 2. Regenerative braking does not work when the battery is full, reducing driving efficiency. 3. Long term life of the battery. The batteries do lose some capacity over the long term, and charging to a lower % on a daily basis is supposed to extend the capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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