Got Myself A New Toy

[Kenneth]

I wanted one for a looong time but yesterday....

My wishes came true

Got me one of these:

http://www.rexon.net/product/european/bs-10r.htm

or if you want the US specs

http://www.rexon.net/product/a_bs-10r.htm

Tried it out and wow

One question though...

How hard should I tension the saw blade?

I googled it and saw (haha) a reference that the flex should be max 1/4" when you have 6" saw height...

But doesn't that depend on the width of the blade!?

/Kenneth

Edited November 5, 2008 by Kenneth

[Acousticraft]

Boy thats handy with a sander disc as well. Does it have enough power for heavy sanding without slowing or stalling the motor?

Its important not to over-tighten the blade as it puts excess load on the bearings and blade. 1/4" free play is probably correct. The manual should give this detail anyway. Check the guide rollers are set as per the manual as well.

[Kenneth]

Boy thats handy with a sander disc as well. Does it have enough power for heavy sanding without slowing or stalling the motor?

Its important not to over-tighten the blade as it puts excess load on the bearings and blade. 1/4" free play is probably correct. The manual should give this detail anyway. Check the guide rollers are set as per the manual as well.

I haven't tried it that much yet, only on a scrap piece of maple and some ash.

So I can't comment on the heavy sanding part. But I'll get to that.

I checked the manual yesterday and couldn't find any tips on free play.

I'm gonna double check the guide rollers to day.

Guys never grow up, it's only the toys that get more expensive.... right