Track Cantilever Support with TS75

[grymes56]

I am having trouble with the weight of the TS75 wanting to push down when starting a cut off with the track appropriately cantilevered before the beginning of the cut. 

Ideally of course the full plunge occurs before entering the workpiece- but to do that means hanging more of the track and saw off unsupported at the beginning of cut.

I typically use the F style clamps- which are good for positioning but offer no additional support. 

My one thought was the RAPID gun style clamp might help- but those seem to get mixed reviews on their usefulness. 

What am I doing wrong here?

 

[bobtskutter]

Welcome to The FOG.

I put a piece of scrap under the unsupported rail, just enough so the rail sits on it and the saw doesn't plunge into it.

Regards
Bob

 

[TSO_Products]

Welcome to The FOG.

I put a piece of scrap under the unsupported rail, just enough so the rail sits on it and the saw doesn't plunge into it.

Regards
Bob

+1    for scrap piece to support when you need it

Hans

 

[grymes56]

https://www.google.com/search?q=ts+75&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS858US858&sxsrf=APwXEdfYBn9XbgGFjsVpvOtE-4GuFesczQ:1682364377974&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjnxIbZn8P-AhVDlYkEHZlmCIUQ0pQJegQIBRAG&biw=1522&bih=642&dpr=1.25#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:63ae22f4,vid:R6karsSyYiA

Thanks- I do that when I can;  but when situations call for it and the workpiece it larger than the support surface that doesn't work.  I actually found this video where the problem is perfectly shown- skip to about 9 1/2 minutes in. 

 

[Crazyraceguy]

 

My one thought was the RAPID gun style clamp might help- but those seem to get mixed reviews on their usefulness. 

As the others have given the same advice that I would about the main topic, I will offer that the Rapid clamp is a very handy item. It wouldn't help in this specific situation, but I use mine pretty frequently.
There is a basic caution with it though, don't use it with joined tracks.

 

[bobtskutter]

Try this, but be careful of kickback!!
Clamp the rail to the workpiece using clamps at each end.
Clamp the workpiece to the workbench so it won't tip when you put the saw on the rail.
Position the saw so the blade arbor nut is immediately above the start of the cut point, i.e. the blade is half on and half off the work piece.
Put the kickback stop on the rail behind the saw to help minimize kickback.
Stand so you can plunge the saw with your right hand.  Put your left hand on the saw base towards the front of the saw next to the front angle adjustment knob, and press down with this hand to stop the saw tilting.
Start the saw with your right hand and wait for it to come up to full speed, then plunge the saw through the workpiece to start the cut.
The saw will try to kick back when making this cut and the work piece may become loose if you've not clamped it enough.

Using scrap under the rail is a much safer option.  Or rearrange your work area so you can start the cut with the workpiece on the work bench.

Regards
Bob