Wannabewoodworker

Alright, finally got it all together with the exception of the switch the motor assembly and the spacer bar. Speaking of which...what does the spacer bar do? Is it there for additional support or for other applications? Also, going back to the power supply topic...should I try to avoid using a extension cord to get the best results and is it possible for the table to run on a 15amp circuit instead of 20.

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Wannabewoodworker

rick11

Sure the saw will run on a 15 amp circuit. That is what it is designed to do. It should work just fine if you a keep good blade on it and do not feed it too fast. As for the extension cord. Make your own, keep it only the length you need and the size should be the same or larger as the wire in the house/shop circuit that you are plugging it into. If a 15 amp is supplying your power to the saw you should buy 14 or 12 gauge wire. If it is a 20 amp supplying the power you should buy 12 or 10 gauge wire. For a longer cord, say 20' use the larger gauge. A 16 gauge, 100' extension cord could cause the saw to opperate on to few amps and could result in damage to the saw. Too small wire might get hot if you push the saw too much. Using the larger gauge wire cost more for sure but is the way to go if you are questioning anything.

Wannabewoodworker

Thanks for the insight rick11. I finally got it all together now, spacer bar and motor included. What is that spacer bar for? For structure? Or for an application? Is it really needed? Maybe it is for a router table insert. I am not sure

andgott

It looks like the spacer bar is there to provide support for the the rails where they extend past the table- and to keep them properly 'spaced' apart... Since they are only aluminum extrusions, they probably need this to keep from getting bent up. I'd leave it on there

-Andrew

rick11

Burton, Michigan (Court Street, 810-715-1700 ) had a floor display. It needs some TLC and tightening up.

WillySLC

Uh-Oh... Like Rick11 I bought the floor model and gave it the TLC it needed today. All is mostly well, except...

I need the most critical item. The power switch safety interlock!!! I'm sure it is a matter of a phone call to Rigid, but how annoying. I also found that they did not properly install the spacer bar and the fence lock lever is broken.

I've never dealt with Trunnions before. The blade is slightly out of alignment (like 1/64th" front to back using the X on the tooth method). I was afraid that I'd make it worse if I tried to improve it. Is blade "heeling" difficult?

Thanks,

Bill

ben arnott

Bill - Heeling the blade is not difficult. The directions are a little vague about how to adjust it once you get the bolts loose. There is a small lever on the backside of the saw right next to the bolts the directions ask you to loosen. If you swing that lever to the right the blade will heel one way. If you swing it to the left it will heel the other way. Just be aware that as you move that lever, both the back AND the front of the blade is adjusted.

Ben

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WillySLC

I think I get it with the spacer bar thing. My guess is that when you use the fence beyond the table lengths, you should use the spacer bar underneath the fence to give the rails some strength to clamp against. That's my thought.

Bill

DadoDan

Just wanted to express my thanks to the group. I came across this thread when searching for a deal on the 3660. Much to my delight, the HD in Naperville, IL had one left at $399 last week...new and in the box. I am often skeptical of chat room rumors, but was pleased to see that this was real. Thanks again for the tip.

Setec

Hi all, new to the forum, but found this thread and had to comment. I too stumbled into HD this weekend and found a Ridgid 3660 on sale for $399. I figured something had to be wrong with it or it was a mismark. How can they sell a full sized cast iron table saw for what it costs to pick up a Craftsman suitcase saw?

Anyway, I got it home, starting putting it together and 6 hours later have one of the best saws I have used to date.

Quite a chunk of metal this thing is. The fence has more mass to it then my right leg....

Now, I just need to find a way to mount my router into that void on the right of the saw. Seems like a waste of space and odd that Ridgid does not offer an extension wing or something.

Anyway, good luck to those of you who are still looking to pick this saw up for the sale price.

Chille

Yes I'd like to purchase one of those saws

Chille

Rick,
I'd like to get one of those saws, do you know of someplace that still has them in inventory.

klawman

A word of warning. Don't just look at the wiring for the outlet, as it may be #12, but the line may include some #14. The circuit servicing the outlets in my garage do just that, as there are lights on the same circuit that are wired into it with #14. (This doesn't seem to be code, as a bathroom outlet is on the circuit and such must be a 20 amp circuit, but it may have been when the house was built. I don't know.) That probably explains why that particular circuit is protected by a 15 amp breaker.

Mark T

Where can you find those saws, I would like to get one??

klawman

The saws were closed out by Home Depot for $299 I don't think you will be able to find a new one at a Home Depot, but some may show up on Craigs List of Ebay for a while. I expect they will be hard to find as most owners are tickled with them, but there are some who expected more. As of a week ago, two were available online at HomeDepot Canada for $799 Canadian. If you can't find one, Steel City is supposed to sell a nearly identical saw for not a lot more than the Rigids regular retail price of $600. but the Steel City model has a few more goodies such as a 1/4 HP stronger motor and a riving knife. I jave heard that a subsidiary of Steel City actually makes the 4511 and a similar model for Sears. Good luck.

tsbarton

A few weeks ago while shopping in HD (Bloomfield, NJ) I came across the Ridgid TS3650 and TS3660 severely discounted to $137.01. That's not a misprint. They had one each. So naturally I bought them both. A friend bought one from me.

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