Does anyone out there happen to own this model (R4512) table saw? I got a great deal on one (new) from "Big Orange" and would like to discuss a few things about it.
Thanks in advance.
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Steven Akers .....
I had no trouble at all with my lift assy. I looked closely at the photos in the book and then set the parts on a table to best represent the photo. I put them together and everything was just fine. I opted to purchase a ZERO clearance insert for mine. I'm sure I've mentioned the brand elsewhere in this thread.
Rudy Timmerman .....
Before messing with the trunnions etc. I would suggest you put on a "better blade" than comes in the box. Mine appeared to heel slightly too until I replaced the blade. It seems my blade was actually the problem. I verified this using a digital meter on the arbor (with blade removed) It measured .000. With the original blade on it measured .007. I replaced the blade with a Freud 80 tooth and the blade now measures .001. That is surely a close enough tolerance to work with. Good luck.
Steven Akers .....
I had no trouble at all with my lift assy. I looked closely at the photos in the book and then set the parts on a table to best represent the photo. I put them together and everything was just fine. I opted to purchase a ZERO clearance insert for mine. I'm sure I've mentioned the brand elsewhere in this thread.
Rudy Timmerman .....
Before messing with the trunnions etc. I would suggest you put on a "better blade" than comes in the box. Mine appeared to heel slightly too until I replaced the blade. It seems my blade was actually the problem. I verified this using a digital meter on the arbor (with blade removed) It measured .000. With the original blade on it measured .007. I replaced the blade with a Freud 80 tooth and the blade now measures .001. That is surely a close enough tolerance to work with. Good luck.
Thanks for the advise. I will do this for sure. Anything from having to get on my hands and knees lol. It is a bitch to get old.
Nothing that I'm aware of. The 4 trunion bolts are supposed to be all there are. I have seen that some folks "hit" it with a piece of wood, but I would be very careful with that. Fortunately I didn't have to go through that stuff.
Steve
Rudy Timmerman said:
Well, unfortunately the blade was NOT the problem on my new Ridgid 4512. Tried to adjust the trunnions, but no luck moving them (would not even budge with a clamp). The handbook just mentions 4 bolts to be loosened, but no luck. Am I missing something? Rudy
For curiosity, is that the model with the ALL cast iron table (main table PLUS extensions)? I am considering changing my metal extensions for Cast Iron, but I must do more research. Ridgid "doesn't recommend altering the factory equipment". That sounds kinda political, doesn't it?
Steve
Rick Starr said:
Hi Steve. I own a Ridgid R4510. Is that close enough?
Hi Steve:
I tried everything I could from tapping it to clamping pressure, but nothing budged. I also changed the original blade to a Freud 80 tooth fine finishing blade, but that made no difference either. Re-checked the bolts, and I can hand loosen or tighten them. So, the trunnion SHOULD be movable.
Rudy
Steve Gronsky said:
Nothing that I'm aware of. The 4 trunion bolts are supposed to be all there are. I have seen that some folks "hit" it with a piece of wood, but I would be very careful with that. Fortunately I didn't have to go through that stuff.
Steve
Rudy Timmerman said:Well, unfortunately the blade was NOT the problem on my new Ridgid 4512. Tried to adjust the trunnions, but no luck moving them (would not even budge with a clamp). The handbook just mentions 4 bolts to be loosened, but no luck. Am I missing something? Rudy
Not sure if you are asking me, but just in case. The model I have does not have cast extensions. Was planning to replace one of them with a Bench Dog router table, as I have a small shop in my basement where the Ridgid is set up. In fact, I actually cut down the fence a bit, as I did not need to rip anything wide there. I have another TS in a 12x12 shed outside where I cut the bigger sheets. With the shed doors on both ends open, I have lots of room there to handle the bigger stuff.
Rudy
Steve Gronsky said:
For curiosity, is that the model with the ALL cast iron table (main table PLUS extensions)? I am considering changing my metal extensions for Cast Iron, but I must do more research. Ridgid "doesn't recommend altering the factory equipment". That sounds kinda political, doesn't it?
Steve
Rick Starr said:Hi Steve. I own a Ridgid R4510. Is that close enough?
If it isn't moveable, I can only suggest you contact Ridgid / Home Depot tech support. I don't know what to tell you beyond that.
Steve
Rudy Timmerman said:
Hi Steve:
I tried everything I could from tapping it to clamping pressure, but nothing budged. I also changed the original blade to a Freud 80 tooth fine finishing blade, but that made no difference either. Re-checked the bolts, and I can hand loosen or tighten them. So, the trunnion SHOULD be movable.
Rudy
Steve Gronsky said:Nothing that I'm aware of. The 4 trunion bolts are supposed to be all there are. I have seen that some folks "hit" it with a piece of wood, but I would be very careful with that. Fortunately I didn't have to go through that stuff.
Steve
Rudy Timmerman said:Well, unfortunately the blade was NOT the problem on my new Ridgid 4512. Tried to adjust the trunnions, but no luck moving them (would not even budge with a clamp). The handbook just mentions 4 bolts to be loosened, but no luck. Am I missing something? Rudy
Came to the same conclusion, as I don't want to break anything. Thanks for all the help just the same :)
Rudy
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