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|synonyms=sawbench, bench saw;<br>DE: Tischkreissäge, TKS
|synonyms=sawbench, bench saw;<br>DE: Tischkreissäge, TKS
|type=power tool/[[:Category:Saws|saw]]
|type=power tool/[[:Category:Saws|saw]]
|access=upon instruction - not alone
|access=after a [[Table Saw Introduction|personal instruction]] - not alone
|location=[[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]]
|location=[[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]]
|material=[[wood]]
|material=[[wood]]
|tutors=[[User:Ed Green|Ed]], [[User:Lukas|Lukas]]
|tutors=[[User:Ed Green|Ed]], [[User:Lukas|Lukas]]
|manual=
|manual=[https://www.bosch-do-it.de/media/garden/gardenmedia/manuals/1305037_160992A3VE_201705pdf..pdf bosch-do-it.de]
|similar=[[Circular Saw|circular saw]], [[Chop Saw|chop saw]]
|similar=[[Circular Saw|circular saw]], [[Chop Saw|chop saw]]
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Unless we get our hands on a [http://www.sawstop.com/ stopping table saw], this is a machine that can take fingers off. Take precautions to prevent the worst from happening!
Unless we get our hands on a [http://www.sawstop.com/ stopping table saw], this is a machine that can take fingers off. Take precautions to prevent the worst from happening!
* read the manual
* read the manual
* '''get a [[Table Saw Introduction|personal introduction]]'''
* gloves: make an informed decision
* gloves: make an informed decision
** some sources say you should wear them to protect yourself against splinters which could surprise you and make your hand flinch in a dangerous position
** some sources say you should wear them to protect yourself against splinters which could surprise you and make your hand flinch in a dangerous position

Revision as of 22:10, 21 March 2018

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Bosch PTS 10

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Synonyms: sawbench, bench saw;
DE: Tischkreissäge, TKS
Type: power tool/saw
Material: wood
Location: wood workshop
Access Requirements: after a personal instruction - not alone
Tutors: Ed, Lukas
Manual: bosch-do-it.de
Similar (More or Less): circular saw, chop saw

This is one of the most dangerous but also one of the most versatile woodworking tools.

Did you know you can also turn a rotary tool into a micro table saw?

Health & Safety

Unless we get our hands on a stopping table saw, this is a machine that can take fingers off. Take precautions to prevent the worst from happening!

  • read the manual
  • get a personal introduction
  • gloves: make an informed decision
    • some sources say you should wear them to protect yourself against splinters which could surprise you and make your hand flinch in a dangerous position
    • others prohibit the use of gloves as your entire hand could be dragged into the blade if one gets caught
  • double-check that the riving knife (splitter) is in line with the blade - it prevents the workpiece from catching on the rear of the blade and being hurled towards you ("kickback")
    • this video explains this and other dangers pretty nicely!
  • wear ear defenders and safety goggles
  • hook up a shop vac to reduce dust
  • never operate the saw if you are in the CoMakingSpace by yourself
  • make sure the table is standing safely and securely - anti-slide mats may help

Fences & Jigs

Two aluminum fences come with the saw and can be mounted as a parallel ("rip") and a miter ("crosscut") fence.

Jigs we would like to add are helpers for safer and more accurate use, e.g. table saw sleds.

Push Sticks

A simple plastic push stick comes with the saw. We should soon make one that gives a much higher degree of control, e.g. by following this Instructable.

Saw Blade

Same general options as for circular saw or chop saw.