new2woodwrk Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) Got my new Wen saw yesterday Mounted it to 3/4" ply with rubber footing front and back And my pool hose works great for a dust hose once again! Have it mobile mounted to my bench - hopefully it will fit under one of my rolling carts... Did a cut on it this morning - the one on the left is mine - the bell - yeah I'm going to suck at this LOL The one on the right is the wife - yeah, she's a show off! I took the left side panel off (it looked a dust cover and had the so called "toolbox" attached to it It's much easier to get to the lower blade with it off, and I can stick a dust extension in there to minimize the dust. The blower on top isn't the best, but my lungs seem to work fine for now - I think I have an old aquarium pump around that would work better. Got a foot switch, some extra blades, a training book and spray temporary adhesive - think I'm good to go for now. Edited January 27, 2018 by new2woodwrk meflick, OCtoolguy, crupiea and 4 others 6 1 Quote
Rockytime Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 Congratulations. A new tool is always exciting. Looks like you are getting off to a good start. If your wife enjoys your new hobby that is a real plus! OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote
new2woodwrk Posted January 27, 2018 Author Report Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Rockytime said: ... If your wife enjoys your new hobby that is a real plus! That depends how yoiu look at it @RockytimeLOL Edited January 27, 2018 by new2woodwrk amazingkevin 1 Quote
OCtoolguy Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 I see a second saw in the offing. Or she'll just take over yours. Good luck with the new hobby and saw. Ray new2woodwrk 1 Quote
new2woodwrk Posted January 27, 2018 Author Report Posted January 27, 2018 24 minutes ago, octoolguy said: I see a second saw in the offing. Or she'll just take over yours. Good luck with the new hobby and saw. Ray I know right? LOL OCtoolguy 1 Quote
WayneMahler Posted January 28, 2018 Report Posted January 28, 2018 Your off to a good start. Let the fun begin OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote
dgman Posted January 28, 2018 Report Posted January 28, 2018 I see you have a level on your table. It matters not that your table is level to the floor. It does matter that your table is square to the blade. Use a small square or a protractor to do this. new2woodwrk, OCtoolguy and lawson56 3 Quote
lawson56 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Posted January 28, 2018 Nice.Now it's time to make some dust fly.You and your Wife.You may have to buy a 2nd one and have a Sawoff. OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote
amazingkevin Posted January 28, 2018 Report Posted January 28, 2018 13 hours ago, new2woodwrk said: Got my new Wen saw yesterday Mounted it to 3/4" ply with rubber footing front and back And my pool hose works great for a dust hose once again! Have it mobile mounted to my bench - hopefully it will fit under one of my rolling carts... Did a cut on it this morning - the one on the left is mine - the bell - yeah I'm going to suck at this LOL The one on the right is the wife - yeah, she's a show off! I took the left side panel off (it looked a dust cover and had the so called "toolbox" attached to it It's much easier to get to the lower blade with it off, and I can stick a dust extension in there to minimize the dust. The blower on top isn't the best, but my lungs seem to work fine for now - I think I have an old aquarium pump around that would work better. Got a foot switch, some extra blades, a training book and spray temporary adhesive - think I'm good to go for now. One of the best cheap modifications I did was raise the back of the saw up a foot.Really helps with the posture and seeing where the blades cutting. OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted January 28, 2018 Report Posted January 28, 2018 Congrats....Enjoy ! OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote
daveww1 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Posted January 28, 2018 enjoy your new saw. new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote
new2woodwrk Posted January 28, 2018 Author Report Posted January 28, 2018 11 hours ago, dgman said: I see you have a level on your table. It matters not that your table is level to the floor. It does matter that your table is square to the blade. Use a small square or a protractor to do this. Thanks @dgman Yah, I use the level to confirm the saw is level to the table and my table is still aligned LOL I tuned it up with a 2" square and it's at 90 and it's level LOL 3 hours ago, lawson56 said: Nice.Now it's time to make some dust fly.You and your Wife.You may have to buy a 2nd one and have a Sawoff. Thanks @lawson56 Tell me about it - I had a feeling she was going to like doing this! Makes it easier for me to buy an upgrade if needed LOL 3 hours ago, amazingkevin said: One of the best cheap modifications I did was raise the back of the saw up a foot.Really helps with the posture and seeing where the blades cutting. Thanks @amazingkevin Can you post a pic of what you did? I'm having trouble picturing raising the back 12" that seems like quite a lot? OCtoolguy 1 Quote
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