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greatdane2 · 05-21-2008, 04:41 AM

I am wondering about setting up my new saw to make it easier to use. I have been rearended twice at high speed and also hit head on. I hate drunk drivers . I have a problem looking down, and am thinking about mounting the saw a bit higher than normal and having the rear a fair bit higher than the front. I think if the saw table was at a 45 degree angle it would be less strain on my neck. So the big question is has anyone done this sort of thing before, and if so any suggestions would be welcome.

lucky788scroller · 05-21-2008, 04:52 AM

my saws are set so the back is higher than the front, but not at a 45 degree angle. The dewalt stand has a leg to raise the back and yes, it does help on neck strain. Start with adding a piece of 2X4 or similar under the back of the saw and cut a bit, then add more and try ,and add more, or remove some,and you will find your comfort zone Alan. Dale

SNAPPER · 05-21-2008, 07:31 AM

I never thought about raising the rear of the saw, good idea I am going to try that. Ditto on the Drunk drivers, I think the punishment should be more severe. Usually the innocent victim suffers long term.
Dean

DWSudekum · 05-21-2008, 10:49 AM

greatdane2 sorry to hear about your misadventures with drunk drivers.... they are definatly a menace. As to making your saw more comfertable to use if you put the saw about shoulder high so that the work is almost at eyelevel but not quite and then possibly elevate the back of the saw a bit. 45 Deg. is a bit steep prhaps 25 deg would be better. What ever is the most comfertable to you is what counts.

DW

CanadianScroller · 05-21-2008, 01:54 PM

There is a great plan available here Furniture
Michael Martin is Nailbender and his plans sound like they would really fit the bill.

He welcomes modifications to his plans. You can reach him here
cptnmike@yahoo.com

knothead · 05-21-2008, 05:34 PM

I tried mounting mine to the ceiling and laying in bed but the sawdust keep getting in my wifes eyes.

Tom

greatdane2 · 05-21-2008, 05:56 PM

Thanks to CanadianScroller, that looks like a good starting point. As to Knothead, would'nt the saw get in the way of the mirror. Thanks for the laugh.

05-21-2008, 04:41 AM	#1
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,227	Setting up my new saw. I am wondering about setting up my new saw to make it easier to use. I have been rearended twice at high speed and also hit head on. I hate drunk drivers . I have a problem looking down, and am thinking about mounting the saw a bit higher than normal and having the rear a fair bit higher than the front. I think if the saw table was at a 45 degree angle it would be less strain on my neck. So the big question is has anyone done this sort of thing before, and if so any suggestions would be welcome. __________________ Alan and Rafi. In our house, if you have to bend over to pet a dog it ain't a real dog! UNLESS its a puppy. And the puppy is getting huge. 8 months old and 32" at the shoulders.

05-21-2008, 01:54 PM	#5
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,937 Blog Entries: 12	There is a great plan available here Furniture Michael Martin is Nailbender and his plans sound like they would really fit the bill. He welcomes modifications to his plans. You can reach him here cptnmike@yahoo.com __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21 Last edited by CanadianScroller; 05-21-2008 at 02:12 PM.

05-21-2008, 05:34 PM	#6
knothead Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 720	I tried mounting mine to the ceiling and laying in bed but the sawdust keep getting in my wifes eyes. Tom __________________ Tom ___________________ America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. Abraham Lincoln

05-21-2008, 05:56 PM	#7
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,227	Thanks to CanadianScroller, that looks like a good starting point. As to Knothead, would'nt the saw get in the way of the mirror. Thanks for the laugh. __________________ Alan and Rafi. In our house, if you have to bend over to pet a dog it ain't a real dog! UNLESS its a puppy. And the puppy is getting huge. 8 months old and 32" at the shoulders.

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05-21-2008, 04:52 AM	#2
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	my saws are set so the back is higher than the front, but not at a 45 degree angle. The dewalt stand has a leg to raise the back and yes, it does help on neck strain. Start with adding a piece of 2X4 or similar under the back of the saw and cut a bit, then add more and try ,and add more, or remove some,and you will find your comfort zone Alan. Dale

05-21-2008, 07:31 AM	#3
SNAPPER Dino Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fergus Falls,MN Posts: 821	I never thought about raising the rear of the saw, good idea I am going to try that. Ditto on the Drunk drivers, I think the punishment should be more severe. Usually the innocent victim suffers long term. Dean

05-21-2008, 10:49 AM	#4
DWSudekum Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 254	greatdane2 sorry to hear about your misadventures with drunk drivers.... they are definatly a menace. As to making your saw more comfertable to use if you put the saw about shoulder high so that the work is almost at eyelevel but not quite and then possibly elevate the back of the saw a bit. 45 Deg. is a bit steep prhaps 25 deg would be better. What ever is the most comfertable to you is what counts. DW