Semi-stall of TS55

[splinter]

I have recently experienced an odd noise and a strange semi-stall when using [attachimg=1]my TS55.
It doesn’t occur with every cut but the result is a pronounced gouged saw mark as seen in this photo.
Can anyone cast some light on what might be the cause?

 

[demographic]

Was someone else using the cables/splitter feeding that saw as well?

I've noticed that if I'm using it and someone else uses a high drain item like a chopsaw off the same feed it really slows it down till they finish the cut.

Ideally I run my own extensions and don't let others use them. I can't use two tools at once so what ever I have connected doesn't affect the other tools.

 

[Birdhunter]

Looks like the saw might have a little slop in its fit to the rail.

 

[Gary in Texas]

I agree, looks like you may need to tighten the saw on the rail.  Have you properly adjusted the guide rail cams?  Does this occur when using a single rail?  Changing you stance and pushing/leaning on the saw?

 

[carlb40]

Was someone else using the cables/splitter feeding that saw as well?

I've noticed that if I'm using it and someone else uses a high drain item like a chopsaw off the same feed it really slows it down till they finish the cut.

Ideally I run my own extensions and don't let others use them. I can't use two tools at once so what ever I have connected doesn't affect the other tools.

I had that a few times earlier this year when we were using a 5kva trannie. Everyone seemed to think because it's 5kva, it could power everything at once. Mine would slow down so much (TS55/ midi combo) it was unusable. So if someone started a saw etc as i was about to cut, i would stop and let them do theres, then carry on. 

I am now considering getting my own 5kva trannie and blanking the 16amp supplies off, using the 32amp socket only. That way no one else can use it, as they rarely have 32amp leads.  [big grin]

 

[Ostap]

Some simple things to check yourself (though some very unlikely):
- there is no play between the saw and track
- saw blade is tightened
- the shaft does not move left-right
- the blade is not bent (rotate by hand to see)
- saw blade is not out of balance (some missing teeth) that would put it to resonance in some speed

 

[demographic]

Was someone else using the cables/splitter feeding that saw as well?

I've noticed that if I'm using it and someone else uses a high drain item like a chopsaw off the same feed it really slows it down till they finish the cut.

Ideally I run my own extensions and don't let others use them. I can't use two tools at once so what ever I have connected doesn't affect the other tools.

I had that a few times earlier this year when we were using a 5kva trannie. Everyone seemed to think because it's 5kva, it could power everything at once. Mine would slow down so much (TS55/ midi combo) it was unusable. So if someone started a saw etc as i was about to cut, i would stop and let them do theres, then carry on. 

I am now considering getting my own 5kva trannie and blanking the 16amp supplies off, using the 32amp socket only. That way no one else can use it, as they rarely have 32amp leads.  [big grin]

That's just given me an idea, there's sometimes a bit of a free for all to get power on site.
Might get a 32 amp plug to 16 amp socket lead.

 

[mwahaha]

I get something that looks like that with my normal circular saw when the cord gets hooked on the end of whatever i'm ripping. Because handle is off-set from the blade/cut line it causes most people to twist the saw when its hung up on something. Not saying that's what happened in this case, but if you look close the kerf marks are deeper in the cut from the front of the blade than the back.

 

[rnt80]

I've had that exact same thing happen a few times.  It only happens when I'm ripping solid stock.