I bought the 514X2 almost 2 years ago, and have gone though about 25 -3/8 inch 4tpi blades. This is a really nice saw to live with. I had none of the problems mentioned so far, but did replace the...
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I bought the 514X2 almost 2 years ago, and have gone though about 25 -3/8 inch 4tpi blades. This is a really nice saw to live with. I had none of the problems mentioned so far, but did replace the...
When I hear a TICK-TICK-TICK-TICK, I shut off the saw and back away. Inspect the blade for a horizontal hairline crack, usually- but not always-at the weld. The ticking sound often warns of imminent...
I bought a Worksharp a couple weeks ago (Amazon, 200. delivered). I mainly sharpen hand chisels, so I did not get the wide tool attachment. It was easy to learn basic operation, I am sure this is...
Thank you all for the feedback. The Ridgid planer has planed over 1500 blanks in 4 years, not bad for a 300 dollar Lowes special.
One problem with the planer was being limited to fairly squared...
Thanks Myk, how much time is involved rotating all of the spiral inserts to a fresh edge?
I realize you have 4 edges on the spiral inserts, will the insert working edge last longer than the...
I have been surfacing(30 year old) air dry walnut gunstock blanks with a Ridgid planer. Definately not the best tool for the job, but has surprised me with its durability. The platen is shot, and the...