Hey guys-is there snipe on various woods with new blades and tables installed out of the box? Any infeed/outfeed adjustment necessary? Thanks
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I saw in one review where a guy put a penny between the tray and base to raise the out feed tray.
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The tables definitely reduce snipe. The knives are already sharp and provide an acceptable finish. Shorter pieces of wood (less than 2 ft.) will have some very minor snipe that can be removed with 120/240 sandpaper. Don't expect any planer to provide a surface that doesn't need sanding. Purpleheart is one of the hardest woods I've worked with. This planer provided a very good surface on pieces about 12 in. long. The surface was completed with 220 grit paper prior to finishing. I'd give this five stars compared to several other planers used and wood from the lumber yard.
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To date, I have only planed alder, cherry and walnut. Recognizing the limits of ANY of the smaller planers, I tend to take more passes with less wood removed with each pass. I have had zero to minimal issues with snipe with this machine right out of the box.
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Yes, you got old stock. I got the non-serrated blade in February from Amazon. I'm not sure exactly when the switch was though.
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.My saw had no no play in the blade from Makita. How does it cut? Mine cuts 3/4 red oak smooth with little or no chipping. The original blade is great! My previous yellow saw had wobble in hardwood. OK for framing with SPF, but not for working with hardwood. I was told this model had bearing issues.Reading reviews on Amazon led me to buying the Makita. I have tried no other blade.
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As long as you are supporting longer boards when they are going in and exiting the planer then you'll be fine. No snipe at all. Just make sure on entry that you hold up the end of the board that is not in planer yet and when board is exiting make sure to hold the board on the end that is coming out of planer to keep it from dropping down on exit. This is what causes snipe on any planer, not just this one.
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Mine was perfect right out of the box. I literally put it together and shot it at ten yards in the bullseye. 20,30,40 yards same thing. No adjustments necessary. It has a spot for 50 yards but the bow is loud so 40 is my max.
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To be honest I love the set!!! But the driver I am still having a really hard time with keeping straight. The irons I have improved big time in my game with the 1"+. But overall I'm happy. Gonna take lessons with new clubs to make sure they are right for me. Sorry I'm not much of help. But goodluck
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The blades as stated in the owners manual should have a "pulling action" bringing the materials into the machine. You will notice the difference in the feed because there will be more "pushing" involved. The machine will continue to operate and chip the material well after the blades are beyond optimum sharpness. I recall that I let my first blades with the factory edge go a long time. It's a great machine (I've had mine like 20 years and you won't find a chipper easier to store.) Note: even though blades will continue to "do the job" when not ideally sharp, as with any tool it is good not to let them go to the point where the blades begin to deteriorate. Inspection is very easy. All you have to do is remove the feed cone (3 1/2 inch nuts) and rotate the rotor and the blades are right there to view and feel the edge. You don't want chips to start in the blade. If you do keep up with it you can do the job with a sharpening stone as opposed to the expense and bother of a wheel, or having them done professionally. Hope this was helpful.
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Make the last or final pass a very minimul cut depth ie. 1/64. This helps with snipe. The bigger the cut, the more snipe you will get. Make sure the material is support flat against the table as it begins the cut, and on the exit table as well. The pressure rollers tend to make the board 'tip' as it enters and exits (this is typical in any planer, even the big industrial ones found in mill houses). As far as waxing the tables, i much prefer to use a table top silicon type lube usually sold in spray cans at your local wood supply. These leave a non build moisture resistant film that will not only make the table very slick, but leave no waxy residue that can transfer to your lumber and cause finishing issues. Wax that transfers to your lumber can act as a release agent when applying typical lacquer base or poly type finishes. Last but not least, some snipe is considered acceptable from any planer. It's just the way it is. Always start with a board thats a few inches longer than finish length and plan on cutting off the ends. These little planers are better than most, but you can never plan on not haveing some snipe.
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There is a little side to side play but it's easy to eliminate by changing the position of the glide strips. Much superior to a shop made guide. If you have issues with the cut quality just upgrade the blade.
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I also bought saw from amazon but haven't had any problems with blade, putting in or taking out.Maybe a defect of some type. sorry I couldn't be of more help,ed palmer
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I wish i could help you but the outfeed worked on my saw just fine. I ended up building an outfeed table for it since this being a bolt on addition as opposed to part of the saw was just not as sturdy as it should have been.
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The bevel and miter stops are pretty dead on with absolutely no play. I've only had the saw a couple months but can't see it wearing down at all. It has a pretty solid construction.
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I don't...I mail it to Spyderco with $5 for return shipping (see their web site)...they will return it to the factory edge for free. I tried having a local "professional" due it and he totally jacked it up. Won't make that mistake again. This is the one problem with serrated edges...much more challenging to sharpen than a straight edge.
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I have hills, trees, and lots of twigs/sticks on four acres. Blades do get nicks but filed out to new edge.
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I would contact (e-mail) Grizzly, they would surely know. My tablesaw is not a rigid.
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I always use sacrificial wood on the sides and that eliminates any snipe you may get. That being done you could plane really short pieces.
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The ones on my saw are steel. It is a nice saw. The table came perfectly flat and needed very little work to set up. That being said, Grizzly has terrible customer service. Basically, until you threaten to cancel your credit card, they do not even respond to your concerns. (This was on a different tool I ordered). If you get a good tool delivered with no issues then congrats, you got lucky. If you have any issues at all, be prepared for battle. I personally would look at the Laguna 14" -12. I have tested it out at my local Woodcraft and it is a much better saw. It is about the same price wise. It has a an attached mobil platform, 12" of resaw, cast iron wheels. It worth checking out.Hope this helps. The ones on my saw are steel. It is a nice saw. The table came perfectly flat and needed very little work to set up. That being said, Grizzly has terrible customer service. Basically, until you threaten to cancel your credit card, they do not even respond to your concerns. (This was on a different tool I ordered). If you get a good tool delivered with no issues then congrats, you got lucky. If you have any issues at all, be prepared for battle. I personally would look at the Laguna 14" -12. I have tested it out at my local Woodcraft and it is a much better saw. It is about the same... » Read More The ones on my saw are steel. It is a nice saw. The table came perfectly flat and needed very little work to set up. That being said, Grizzly has terrible customer service. Basically, until you threaten to cancel your credit card, they do not even respond to your concerns. (This was on a different tool I ordered). If you get a good tool delivered with no issues then congrats, you got lucky. If you have any issues at all, be prepared for battle. I personally would look at the Laguna 14" -12. I have tested it out at my local Woodcraft and it is a much better saw. It is about the same price wise. It has a an attached mobil platform, 12" of resaw, cast iron wheels. It worth checking out.Hope this helps. « Show Less