funkdr1020 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Is there anyway to power up a 10" Craftsman Table saw with a 1hp motor to cut through 2" hardwoods? I can cut 1 1/2 and below but it binds up in 2", any help would be appreciated, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcustoms Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Are you using a thin kerf blade? is it a good ripping blade? I had a similar saw with a 1 hp motor and didn't really have any limitations on depth of cut. Is your saw tuned and well maintained? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I have an older Craftsman saw as well. However, I am using the Forest Woodworker II think kerf blade. I have no problems at all with 2" goods. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 EGADS...and I actually know how to type......THIN KERF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoD_Eagle Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 If it's a contractor type saw, I bet the belt tension is the problem. Is the pivoting motor mount locked in place? If it is, try loosening the locking bolt a little bit so the belt doesn't get so tight. Also, try un-plugging the saw then raise the blade and see if you can rotate the motor pulley by hand, if it's binding then you have to adjust the position of the motor. I'm no expert but my dad had a similar problem because he would lock the motor mount bolt and I think you need to let the motor swing kind of loose to keep the tension. Anyways, I hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotscott Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Yes...be sure your saw's fence to blade alignment is spot on, check the belt alignment and tension, and use a decent 24T thin kerf rip blade like a Freud LU87, Infinity 010-124, CMT Orange 202.024.10, or DeWalt Precision Trim DW7124PT. It also helps if the lumber is straight and flat....as in face jointed and edge jointed first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvmedic3214@gmail.co Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Make sure you are using a splitter or riving knife on your table saw. When cutting thick material you can easily pinch the blade during the cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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