Ryobi Table Saw Question - A Long Shot
Dec 31, 2014 08:11:20 #
A couple of weeks ago, I posted a question about my 45 year old table saw motor konking out. Rather than getting a new motor, I found a refurbished Ryobi 10" table saw for $122 delivered. The original arrived broken, and I got the replacement yesterday.
The price was appropriate, but it will be a good second saw. I'm having a problem with the safety features. I cannot get the riving knife and safety cover attached. I am also unable to get the anti-kickback piece attached. If I follow the directions and put them in place, they are not secure enough to stay there, and I cannot lower the blade lower than about 1".
Unless you have this saw, you won't be able to help. As I said, it's a long shot.
The price was appropriate, but it will be a good second saw. I'm having a problem with the safety features. I cannot get the riving knife and safety cover attached. I am also unable to get the anti-kickback piece attached. If I follow the directions and put them in place, they are not secure enough to stay there, and I cannot lower the blade lower than about 1".
Unless you have this saw, you won't be able to help. As I said, it's a long shot.
Dec 31, 2014 08:14:59 #
Dec 31, 2014 08:17:46 #
Dec 31, 2014 08:18:21 #
tylerdan
Loc: Bullard, Tx
Most of us just leave them off. They are a pain to work with, always in the way. However, it was also a pain when I stuck my finger on the blade a couple years ago.
Dec 31, 2014 08:32:28 #
Thanks. Leaving it off seemed to be the only alternative. My Sears 8" saw from about 1970 didn't have any of those features, and I still have ten fingers.
My 10" DeWalt has an excellent setup for the riving knife and anti-kickback. I seldom have to remove it.
My 10" DeWalt has an excellent setup for the riving knife and anti-kickback. I seldom have to remove it.
Dec 31, 2014 08:34:49 #
jerryc41 wrote:
A couple of weeks ago, I posted a question about m... (show quote)
I got one of those saws years ago.
I never installed that so called safety junk.
Best safety is short sleeves and never take your eyes off of your work.
Dec 31, 2014 08:37:03 #
My table saw is similar .. the kick back assembly slides into a clamp which has a screw/lever to tighten etc. The lever also is a spring clamp that you must push to dis-engage the pins that lock the unit in place. Once they have been locked through the bottom then you rotate the lever/screw to tighten in place.
Dec 31, 2014 12:23:56 #
waremick wrote:
My table saw is similar .. the kick back assembly slides into a clamp which has a screw/lever to tighten etc. The lever also is a spring clamp that you must push to dis-engage the pins that lock the unit in place. Once they have been locked through the bottom then you rotate the lever/screw to tighten in place.
My DeWalt has an excellent system. The riving knife/anti-kickback screws into the back of the table with a large thumbscrew, and it's always in the right position, never in the way. If I have to remove it, it's off in a few seconds.
Dec 31, 2014 15:28:56 #
jerryc41 wrote:
My DeWalt has an excellent system. The riving knife/anti-kickback screws into the back of the table with a large thumbscrew, and it's always in the right position, never in the way. If I have to remove it, it's off in a few seconds.
Excellent saw. You'll enjoy this tool..just use a push stick and all of the safety equipment especially the kirf spreader anti-kickback pawl. Safety really is'nt that much of a chore compared to counting a finger or 2 short!
Dec 31, 2014 15:46:49 #
waremick wrote:
Excellent saw. You'll enjoy this tool..just use a push stick and all of the safety equipment especially the kirf spreader anti-kickback pawl. Safety really is'nt that much of a chore compared to counting a finger or 2 short!
I'd like to be able to use the blade guard and anti-kickback on the Ryobi, but I guess I won't be doing that.
Dec 31, 2014 17:06:34 #
starlifter wrote:
I have one very similar and just leave it off.
Dennis
Dennis
It will not affect the homeowner by leaving it off, but most commercial projects will not allow it on their premises. It is an OSHA violation.
Dec 31, 2014 17:52:05 #
larrywilk wrote:
It will not affect the homeowner by leaving it off, but most commercial projects will not allow it on their premises. It is an OSHA violation.
I can understand that - like hearing protection, safety glasses, etc. I'd feel better with those things in place, so I won't give up, yet.
Dec 31, 2014 23:26:18 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'd like to be able to use the blade guard and anti-kickback on the Ryobi, but I guess I won't be doing that.
Just a thought ... How about checking with your local high school wood shop teacher or a real builder that uses your brand of saw for a bit of advice. I'd hate for you to get hurt by an inadvertant action. I have seen a serious kickback injury and to an artist it would be devastating.
Jan 1, 2015 01:23:51 #
Jan 1, 2015 03:16:41 #
I leave the riving knife off. It is slightly thicker than my favorite type of blade which causes binding.
Make sure your blade is parallel to the miter slot on the table and the fence is parallel to your blade. There should be adjustments for making that happen. A fence not parallel to the blade can cause a lot of problems such as Bandung and kickback.
One of the best accessories for a table saw is a crosscut sled. Makes working safer, more accurate. They are pretty simple to make. Youtube has several videos on sleds from simple to elaborate.
Make sure your blade is parallel to the miter slot on the table and the fence is parallel to your blade. There should be adjustments for making that happen. A fence not parallel to the blade can cause a lot of problems such as Bandung and kickback.
One of the best accessories for a table saw is a crosscut sled. Makes working safer, more accurate. They are pretty simple to make. Youtube has several videos on sleds from simple to elaborate.
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