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This morning I tried Keith's suggestion of double stick taping a 6" steel ruler to the fence just behind the front of the blade. It works perfectly now. I can cut nice clean burn free cuts with no binding at all with a fine slitting blade. I'm a very happy camper. 

I still don't understand how it was binding just using the fence alone. It seems to be perfectly parallel to the blade. It's probably my technique. 

4 hours ago, john_wilmer said:

I always liked that series of books.   During my married years my wife once called me at work and asked "How do I turn on your table saw?"  Scariest thing I ever heard!

 

Your guitar build was an interesting read.  I learned my formal woodworking skills by "helping" a friend in his professional shop, similar to your situation with your luthier friend. 

 

-John

 

I would panic if I got that phone call too. Luckily my wife can't even use a screwdriver and makes no attempt at trying. 

The guitar build was one of the best learning experiences of my life. Aside from the woodworking skills it taught me patients and it got me over the fear of trying something new or difficult. That fear kept me from finishing the guitar for 8 years. Once I started back on it I realized that a mistake was not the end of the world and saw that I could learn and do whatever I needed to finish it on my own.

2 hours ago, john_wilmer said:

Table Saw Basics, by Roger Cliffe.  A whopping $1.25 used on Amazon. 

 

Although the Byrnes saw is smaller, it is the same tool as a full size table saw.  Buy the book and learn a ton about a tool that can remove a finger if not handled correctly. BTW,  I worked in a woodshop where the saws were set up with the fence to the left of the blades.  I am right handed and it was awkward at first, but the saws were high quality and set up well, so the fence side didn't affect the cut.  At home my fence is to the right of the blade, where, in my opinion, they should be.  The comments above about blade choice and setting the fence properly are right on the mark.  Buy that book and it will give you even more info that will make that great saw you have cut to its fullest potential.

 

Enjoy!!

 

-John

 

 

John, thanks for the suggestion. I just ordered a copy of the book. I had to pay a whopping  $4.25 for it though. I'm sure I will get my monies worth out of it though.

39 minutes ago, KeithAug said:

Al, the carbide blade is good but because it is wider it's a little more wasteful than the .030 slitting saw blade that I typically use to rip planks. The slitting saw blade also produces a superior finish. You might want to try the slitting saw blade with the attached rule trick some time. But for now I'm pleased you are ripping good planks.

Keith, I have a .30 Slitting blade and I will go ahead and try your suggestion next. The carbide blade does waste a lot of wood and the cuts are not as nice as they could be I'm sure. I will let you know how it goes.

I went ahead and changed blades back to the carbide blade that shipped with the saw. I also moved the fence to the right of the blade and tightened down the front lock screw first. Now it cuts great. I still need to learn some good technique but otherwise I'm cutting decent planks. Thank you all for your help.

2 hours ago, HIPEXEC said:

Well I'm a Marine and Naval Aviator and If you read the beginning of my Argus build you got a taste of "to the shores of Tripoli." and the Marine's Mameluke sword. I still have mine. The Argus was Marine Lt Presley O Bannon's ship.

To the Shores of Tripoli by Whipple is an outstanding book. O'Bannon is one of my favorite historical figures along with the young junior officers who learned their trade while in prison during the Barbary War and had their own ships during the war of 1812.

Welcome aboard and enjoy your first build. I hope you start a build log for us to follow.

Thanks again Kurt. I'll play with it tomorrow if I can and let you know how it goes. I'm looking forward to getting some good use out of the saw.

Thank you Kurt. I am using a fine tooth blade. I will change blades and switch the fence to the other side and give it a try. I really like the fixture in the second picture. I should be able to make something like that. I really appreciate you sharing your experience. Should I just throw away the burned blade?

I have had my Byrnes table saw for quite a while but have used it very little since I got it for various reasons. I want to get serious with using it now but I think I'm doing something wrong. My work is binding and stalling the saw ripping some 1/4" boxwood. I am using it with the fence to the left of the blade but I see everyone using the fence to the right of the blade. Is that my problem? I am right handed and have never used a table saw before. 

She's looking great. You do nice clean work. It's amazing how much more patient we get as we get older.

A good scroll saw is a great tool when you are cutting out frames and such. With enough power and the right blade you can do some really fine work. You can cut curves on the band saw as well but for me I have more control with the scroll saw. If you use pre-milled lumber then the scroll saw for sure.

Nice to see some progress Mick. I'm really enjoying your build and will refer to it often when I start mine. I love the tools you made as well. Very nice work.

Very nice build. She looks great.

6 hours ago, Jim Rogers said:

Just in time for Christmas. I heard the Admiral was getting me one......she just doesn't know it yet

Sounds like a good plan Jim.

I can't wait until I can get my hands on one. It will be great having a few build logs to help some of us that are not highly skilled to come up with a nice finished model.

Fine work JP. She looks fantastic.

Very nice.

They look great Mick.

16 hours ago, Tigersteve said:

What a great opportunity to make another planking video!😄

Steve

Another vote for a planking video. The results are amazing and you make it look fairly easy. 

This is going to be fun to watch progress. My Cheerful kit and all its subkits still live in the original shipping package waiting for the skill to improve. This one will probably do the same for a couple of years until I'm ready for it. Of course the barge will have to fit in somewhere. 

Amazing. You've done some beautiful work Ken.

WOW!

Thanks for the kind words. I should get the deck finished up in a couple of days then I'll start on the deck houses.

Absolutely incredible work Albert. She's a work of shipbuilders art.