Popular Post Robert Morse Posted January 12, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 3hp PCS, 52" with overarm dust guard, and ICS mobile base. 3 1/2 days from placing the order to delivered into my garage... not too shabby. I had a great experience with Equipment Sales and Surplus in Auburn, WA. I recommend them wholeheartedly. I've moved all of the parts, except the saw body itself, down to the shop. I'll start assembly one night after work next week. For the next few days, I'm going to have to be content reading the manuals and cleaning up the old saw prior to selling it. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 Good luck and congrats. Don't rush. do it slow and right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chashint Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 I have been thinking of getting a 3hp PCS myself. What saw have you been using ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 Nice machine! Enjoy it in good health! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 I’ve seen the wiener run thru on professional videos to demonstrate the safety aspects, but never by amateurs. Once set up, can you provide one for us? Congrats bud on the new toy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted January 12, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 The manual and process on mine was flawless. Mine only required a very small blade alignment correction at bevel angles. I backed off the stops about a degree to allow me more precise setting during use, specifically when returning to a setting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris208 Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 Congrats. I’m going on 2 years with the same saw. Absolutely fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 Congrats! Hope you like it as much as I like mine! The ICS base is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chashint Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 I saw the hot dog test done at the local Rockler by the store manager and he was not bashful about slamming it into the blade. Didn't even break through the outer skin. Almost bought one on the spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankstick Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 I use a chef's knife to cut hot dogs. Going on 5 or 6 years with my TS. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 On 1/12/2019 at 12:40 AM, K Cooper said: I’ve seen the wiener run thru on professional videos to demonstrate the safety aspects, but never by amateurs I don't know if he's considered an 'amateur', but Steve Gass (sastop founder) did put his own hand into a saw to show that it worked. I wont' post the link, but the video is out there. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 On 1/11/2019 at 10:40 PM, K Cooper said: I’ve seen the wiener run thru on professional videos to demonstrate the safety aspects, but never by amateurs. There are quite a few youtubes of guys abusing wieners that are not pros, at least in the woodworking sense. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Morse Posted January 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 On 1/11/2019 at 7:59 PM, chashint said: I have been thinking of getting a 3hp PCS myself. What saw have you been using ? I've been using a PM2000 with 30" fence. Regarding the test... Part of my day job is dealing with business continuity... so there's definitely a part of me that wants to do the hotdog test, just to make SURE the system is working. If you don't test it, how do you KNOW it works? But at the same time, that's expensive (cartridge and blade...). I spent part of the morning yesterday getting the old saw cleaned up - vacuumed out all the dust, and scotchbrite'd the top with some WD-40 to clean things up. Then I cleaned it all off, and applied a coat of CRC 3-36, followed by paste wax. It's about ready to list for sale. We had neighbors over today to make pinewood derby cars, so that was fun. I started assembling the ICS mobile base - it needs to be partially taken apart to modify it for the PCS saw. I nearly stripped out one of the M8 screws trying to disassemble it, so I'm glad they sent replacements. They were tightened down hard. But I finally got it loose, and got the base ready for the saw. I'm planning to move it down to the shop either tomorrow night, or Tuesday after work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly2low Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 I have had good experiences with both the folks at Equipment Sales and Service and with my SawStop. Life is good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 12 hours ago, Robert Morse said: there's definitely a part of me that wants to do the hotdog test, just to make SURE the system is working. You can test the brake function by touching the blade when the saw is not running. If you get a flashing red light, then it works. But, you say, 'I want to see if it actually works". Then you can do the wiener test, but then you have to replace the cartridge, & then how do you know that the new cartridge will work? Better to just not use the saw at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Swanson Jr. Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 @Robert Morse I recently bought the same saw, only with the 36" fence. Setup was really made easier by the care and thought that SS put into making the manual and color-coding the hardware. The only area where I needed another person's help was installing the brackets that hold the fence rails. They are supposed to be set so the top of the bracket is parallel with the surface of the table. I was able to use an F-style bessey clamp to make this happen, but another person would have been better and easier. I am impressed with the it's tolerances right out of the box. The only thing I wish I had slowed down and taken more care in setting up is the black, extension table. It's ok for the time being, but this spring I am going to have to take a day to adjust it a little bit. The saw itself works flawlessly. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Steve Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Have the 1.75hp model... I'm in the process of decluttering storage in my basement and planning to move the whole thing down. Which means I'll have to disassemble the saw. And then try to move the main part down stairs using an appliance dolly. Not totally looking forward to that, but am looking forward to having my saw indoors where it's warm. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Minnesota Steve said: Have the 1.75hp model... I'm in the process of decluttering storage in my basement and planning to move the whole thing down. Which means I'll have to disassemble the saw. And then try to move the main part down stairs using an appliance dolly. Not totally looking forward to that, but am looking forward to having my saw indoors where it's warm. :-) Man i'd grab a friend and move it like I've posted a few times. I'll never move a table saw with a dolly again. Pop the top and attach a couple boards and carry it with 2 people stretcher style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Steve Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Chestnut said: Man i'd grab a friend and move it like I've posted a few times. I'll never move a table saw with a dolly again. Pop the top and attach a couple boards and carry it with 2 people stretcher style. I may just hire someone. The base probably weighs 200 lbs, so they could move it like a fridge with those shoulder strap things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Just now, Minnesota Steve said: I may just hire someone. The base probably weighs 200 lbs, so they could move it like a fridge with those shoulder strap things. Oh if your going to hire let them deal with it.... yes my method is similar to those shoulder strap things except a lot more stable. The base of the lower end cabinet saws are light. I'd bet it's even less than 200 lbs with all the cast iron off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Robert Morse Posted January 16, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Quick saw update: the kids had gymnastics tonight, so I found myself with a free hour. The mission: move the saw body to the shop. The manual says it weighs 300lbs or so... and my hand truck purports to be capable of moving 600lbs. So I rolled the saw onto it's back, and then tipped it upright, following the instructions (except for the part of "with a helper"). I strapped that bad boy onto the hand truck using some of the corner packaging from the saw box as a cushion. Then I rolled it very SLOWLY down to the shop - I had to transit a small hill of beauty-bark, and then the sloped gravel driveway. I managed to get it unwrapped before the Wife and kiddos got home. Will hopefully assemble tomorrow if I can get out of work early enough. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Patience grasshopper. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Nicely done! That's how I moved mine, on a dolly - out of the garage, about 30' up the back walkway., and then with the help of a friend, we eased it down the 7 steps into my basement. Just took it easy, one person above and one below, and it went like clockwork. Setting it up is a joy. Cleaning the cosmo off....not so much. Enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Yay! Do yourself a favor. Check blade to slot alignment at 90* and 45* BEFORE you add the wings and fence rails. Much easier going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Morse Posted January 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 14 minutes ago, gee-dub said: Yay! Do yourself a favor. Check blade to slot alignment at 90* and 45* BEFORE you add the wings and fence rails. Much easier going. Definitely - I already thought of that. Going to stop to get new nitrile gloves on the way home, so i can start cleaning the oil/cosmoline/whatever-the-heck-it-is off the top as step 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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