New Member, New Table Saw

[J J]

Hi,

I just want to introduce myself and say hello! I purchased a new Ridgid TS2424 10 Inch Deluxe Table Saw yesterday and hope to use and enjoy it for many years. This is my first table saw actually. I've used a 10" RA saw as my main cutting tool for many many years and finally broke down after looking around a while and decided on this model. A 'great deal' at HD. It looks impressive & I hope it works as good as it looks! Not even out of the box yet! If anyone has any setup tips, or any other tips, let me know. I'd appreciate any and all. Thanks in advance.

J J

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by J J:
Hi,

I just want to introduce myself and say hello! I purchased a new Ridgid TS2424 10 Inch Deluxe Table Saw yesterday and hope to use and enjoy it for many years. This is my first table saw actually. I've used a 10" RA saw as my main cutting tool for many many years and finally broke down after looking around a while and decided on this model. A 'great deal' at HD. It looks impressive & I hope it works as good as it looks! Not even out of the box yet! If anyone has any setup tips, or any other tips, let me know. I'd appreciate any and all. Thanks in advance.

J J<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>



[This message has been edited by danomal (edited 12-07-2000).]

Welcome to the Ridgid family. I know you enjoy your TS-2424. I own one and it he best tablesaw I've ever used. The best advice I can give you is read through the owmers man. first. And take you time. You see the set up call for the uses for a try square. If you dont have one buy a good one. Please spend the extra money and get one that is true. 90 deg. has top be 90 deg. Take you time any errors in set up will show up in your first project. And please get help when you get to the step were you set the saw on the legs. The saw is heavy. THe saw is easy to put together and set up. IF you follow owners man. you should have no problems. You made a great choise with the TS-2424. I'm sure you be as happy with yours as I am with mine. Let me know how it goes. If you have any question please e-mail me.
Regards Daniel Maloney

[JSchnarre]

Welcome to RIDGID. If you have any questions or comments during the assembly feel free to post them here

Jake

[Jim777]

JJ, After you make sure that everything is true, square, 90 degrees, ect... Make some precision jigs. You'll need to make a cross cutting jig, a panel cutter, a tenoning jig, and a tapering jig just to name a few. Good jigs make a world of difference. Keep your blades clean and sharp and have some fun. Jim

[RRitch]

I will second Dan on the true 90 degree square. When I set my TS-2424 up I had a hell of a time trying to set the blade parallel to the mitre slot. Even had a friend come over and try. So you can imagine what an idiot I fealt like after messing with it for 3 days, only to find out that it was my combo square that wasn't (square that is). got a new square, had the heel set to within .003 in five minutes (verified with a new dial indicator last night). Other than that, just take your time and read the instructions and watch the video.

-Rob

[workboy]

I have questions on the setup also.
I just assembled the table saw but want to confirm the setscrews' alignments. For the 90 degree setscrew. It appears that once you adjusted the squareness and try to tighten the setscrew, the blade will tilt a little bit. Does anyone have this problem too?
Also, the front tru-union was very difficult to move. Unlike the rear one, it doesn't even appeared to be moving at all.
Further, I was unable to lossen the tilt needle screw. Is there any special way to do this?
Thanks

[cwmoser]

Congradulations on your purchase.

I too am looking at the 2424 table saw.
You mentioned that you got a "great deal" -- how much did you have to pay? I'm waiting for Home Depot to put the 2424 on sale so I can join the party

[J J]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by cwmoser:
Congradulations on your purchase.

I too am looking at the 2424 table saw.
You mentioned that you got a "great deal" -- how much did you have to pay? I'm waiting for Home Depot to put the 2424 on sale so I can join the party <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

cwmoser, I did answer you in regard to this question in a previous post at the "Poor Ridgid displays at Home Depot" topic. My wife bought the TS2424 as a gift for my birthday in December and yes, she got a 'great deal' in my opinion.---$100.00 off in return for turning in an old power tool. From what I've seen posted at this site however, there are no promotions going on right now. Usually my luck is not so good and something will go on sale immediately after I buy it! Good luck.

J J

[Dave Arbuckle]

Workboy, a couple thoughts on your questions:

"It appears that once you adjusted the squareness and try to tighten the setscrew, the blade will tilt a little bit." After setting the blade to 90, then the stop screw, I bevel the blade, return it, and check where I'm at. Then fiddle with the screw until it's good. Takes about three passes.

"the front trunnion was very difficult to move." If you mean when you bevel it, its because you forgot to loosen the bevel lock, my favorite trick.

"Further, I was unable to lossen the tilt needle screw." Bevel indicators (tilt needles) are almost useless on any U.S. style tablesaw. I wouldn't spend a moment trying to adjust one. For a nice way to tell what bevel you are at, use your miter gauge (or other best method) to cut a board at the angles you wish to bevel at. Then set that board next to your blade and bevel to match (remember to release the bevel lock first ).

Dave