I found out this weekend that the SMT doesn't like a lot of weight on it when you have a hold down attached. I needed to cross cut a cedar 2X6 which was about 8' long. The mass of the board hanging out over the left side caused the SMT to flex so much it acutally was causing the latches to come loose. I had to really hold the whole thing the down. This was a fairly rare situation where having either bigger saw or maybe just a support stand would have helped. The torque also cause the piece to kick back as well so I don't plan on using the SMT to cut a long, heavy board anymore.
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Howard, the Plano BT3'r.
Confucious say, "Man who get too big for britches will be exposed in the end."
I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it."
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In order to support long heavy boards (usially plywood) I use a saw horse set up to the same height as the BT3. Set the horse about half way between the saw and the end of the board, parallel to the blade. I put wax paper between the saw horse and the board to be cut, so it will slide. With the heavy end supported and the board clamped to the SMT, I can get good control, just go slow.Originally Posted by Howard
The mass of the board hanging out over the left side caused the SMT to flex so much it acutally was causing the latches to come loose. I had to really hold the whole thing the down. This was a fairly rare situation where having either bigger saw or maybe just a support stand would have helped. The torque also cause the piece to kick back as well so I don't plan on using the SMT to cut a long, heavy board anymore.Bill
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