new2woodwrk Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share 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 OCtoolguy, tomsteve, Scrolling Steve and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted January 27, 2018 Author Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted January 27, 2018 Author Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Your off to a good start. Let the fun begin OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share 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. lawson56, new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share 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. new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share 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. new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Congrats....Enjoy ! OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 enjoy your new saw. new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted January 28, 2018 Author Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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