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Re: K740S on order

 

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Hi Glen:

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Coming in late here, but a 350mm blade is kind of a unicorn size in my opinion. It is starting to get big enough to need a thicker plate which means you¡¯re having to recalibrate since it deviates from the standard 3.2mm/2.2mm blades in the 250mm to 300mm diameter range. You might as well go all the way to 400mm if you have to have a ¡°big blade¡±.

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I was counselled (thanks David Best) and wholeheartedly agree that 300mm blades or 315mm blades are the sweet-spot-size for day-in and day-out work. They cost less to purchase, less to resharpen, run quieter, and have adequate capacity for all but the ¡°big stuff¡±. Of course I have larger blades, but I only use them on rare occasions.

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Seriously consider buying all the same diameter blades, same kerf and same body thicknesses, and only buy a larger blade when you absolutely require it for a project.

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Warm regards,

Lucky

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Dr David Luckensmeyer

Designer & Maker

@luckensmeyer

M: 0413 013 115

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Glen S. via groups.io <glensmith@...>
Date: Sunday, 22 December 2024 at 07:59
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [FOG] K740S on order

Great to get responses from around the world.

Amazing how such distance people can share experiences.? I think I got close to what you have Michael, without the power lift/tilt.

I also liked the beefier fence and stops of the digital fence.? Would love to hear more about blades sizes.? I got the K740S rather than the K700S because that was available with the options I wanted.? I need to order a few saws and am debating the size to get.

I was leaning to 350mm so I can leave the scoring blade on.? I don't have much need for the depth of cut the 400mm provides.

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Was unable to do a direct comparison of the saw units of the 700 vs 740 and no clear answer for the supplier.? Did they just move the scorer out a bit for the larger saw or make a new saw unit.

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Glen S.
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