Originally Posted by mjarus 1) Is 1/32" across 4" reasonable for this machine? Should I expect more (or less as the case may be)? Also the cuts are almost perfect for about 2" and then start to wander. |
about the same for me. cutting slow with less weight helps. But could add on tons of time.
Originally Posted by mjarus 2) It seems that something is STILL off center as now it is noticibily louder when actually cutting and the cutting noise seems to "pulsate" (for lack of better term... it just isn't constant). |
hmmm is this a harbor blade ? maybe the teeth aren't flat.. With a 4inch stock you really should have less tpi.
Originally Posted by mjarus 3) The motor gets pretty darn HOT. Is that normal? I know it is a chinese POS, but still... |
Ya so does mine and it will burn out and melt down if you get it stuck.
There are a couple pictures of this on the web. So don't trust it always be in the room with it.
Originally Posted by mjarus 4) Should I just flat out return it and get something like a Clarke from TSC? I know that they are basically the same, but I have heard some people say that the TSC saw has a better motor and better guides as well as a more stable base. They are basically the same price. |
I would buy somthing like a 10-14 blade enco has them onsale
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INLMK32?PARTPG=INSRAR2
if you buy 50 bucks worth of stuff you can get free shipping code is WEBNRJN6 i think might just be for today but they have them every month.
Also i think if you really need somthing flat you're going to have to go with a chopsaw.