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Ledacraft PS-12 305mm Sliding Panel Table Saw

Aliases “the table saw”, “PS12”
Other References
Official Maintainer Ale Moré

The scribing blade mechanism has been removed for servicing.

Joshua 13/08/20

This machine requires induction.

Induction process is completion of online courses and a 15min in person physical evaluation.

  1. ENROLL in the Table Saw Induction. 100% required pass.
  2. BOOK a time to complete your in person assessment of competency
    Nominated supervisors:
    • Joshua Hogendorn
    • Ale More

How to use the microadjustment

Note: To have a better understanding of this technique, you might want to check the modifications that we made to the endstops.

  1. With the swivel hard against the stop, set the stop to a dimension that's smaller than the nominal dimension by an amount that you think is suitable (E.g. how much macro-adjustment you need).
  2. Back the swivel paying attention to the gauge on the micro-adjustment knob and go pass the nominal dimension.
  3. Take a cut, measure using the method of your preference and adjust accordingly.
Recommended The saw is loud, we recommend hearing protection.
Mandatory Please wear goggles or a face shield
Recommended We recommend the use of a respirator
Recommended Use all available guards
Recommended Please keep the shop door closed when using the table saw to limit kickback projectile scope
Required Remove all jewelry and watches
Required Enclosed shoes are required, no open sandals, thongs etc
Required Dust extraction must be used at all times during operation
Warning Gloves are PPE against your material (splinters, resin etc) but are hazardous around the saw. Please carefully evaluate your use of gloves
Maintenance Disconnect power to the saw before performing maintenance, including blade changes
Name Value
Nominal Blade Size 305mm
Max Blade Size 315mm
Dimensions of sliding table 1600 mm x 270 mm
Diameter of scoring saw blade 90 mm
Saw blade assembly tilting 0º to 45º
Maximum depth of cut @ 90º 100 mm
Maximum depth of cut @ 45º 80 mm
Motor driving both saw blades (single phase) 3.0 hp
Maximum width of cut on rip fence 1250 mm
  • Lance Dargusch
  • Darcy Glister Agencies
  • E lance@ledamachinery.com.au
  • M 0408 765 922
Date Description Workaround Proposed Remediation
- Blade change pin bending over time Still works until it breaks Lathe replacement from tool steel
- Blade plate is slowly deforming Still works Manufacturer replacement or cnc replacement
- Sliding fence has slop at main pivot being loose in extrusion Saw has to be manually tuned with 5 cut method for high accuracy cuts. Machine uhmw spacer to reduce slop
- Blade guard damaged by reseller demonstration, design deemed unsafe due to catching material. Blade guard removed New guard to be CAD and laser cut
- Slide is not smooth operating - -
- Sliding fence angle gauge stickers worn off Measure angle manually with other tools Replacements CAD and laser cut/etched in <1mm stainless steel
- Arbour thread is not clean and hard to manage - -
- Rise and fall lock never worked lever removed -
- Scribing blade bearing is totally seized, stopping the saw operating Part is currently removed needs new bearing or total manufacturer part replacement
- People treat the handles that secure the sliding table to the machine as adjustable points when trying to operate the machine. This results in the sliding table becoming uncalibrated. none Replace handles with bolts
Date Modified By Description Remediation Cost
- Joshua H Rise/fall and angle handles fell apart machined some adapters and used a surpus handle from the A331 <$5
- Joshua H Ratcheting handles that secure the sliding table extension broke replaced by better ones from ebay ~$40
- Joshua H Angle indication on front inaccurate shimmed with washers to be accurate -
- Joshua H Screw for changing scribing blade height was inappropriate and crashing with table surface, and wearing due to flathead design. Replaced with appropriate grub screw <$5
- Joshua H 90º fence stop for sliding table fence deemed unusable replacement mechanism designed in CAD, machined by members and installed. -
- Craig Hudson Riving knife always higher than blade, stopping joinery cuts. Riving knife modified to allow for correct height for joinery -
- Joshua H Sliding table fence scale hard to make accurate Stop at end of sliding table fence replaced with wooden block tuned to make the scale on fence accurate -
- Joshua H Sliding table fence angle lock bolt stretched and worn by overtightening replaced by parts from jig kit -
- Joshua H Sliding table clamp post unhardened and raising burrs part hardened by forge cause -
- Joshua H & Ian Redmond Rise and fall gear/worm totally worn and failed. Replacement parts ordered but incorrect due to machine revision. Fix found by rotating gear 180º to unworn section ~$150
- Ryan Marple & Ale Moré Rise and fall gear/worm totally worn and failed. Parts were milled, specifically, holes were slotted to allow the installation of a different size worm wheel. -
14/02/2021 Ryan Marple & Ale Moré The stops couldn't be calibrated with ease Crosscut endstops were modified with an adjustable bullseye -
15/01/2022 Ale Moré Planned maintenance Change the arbour bearings

The crosscut fence stops have been modified to be more accurate and easily corrected if needed. By design, the modification doesn't take into account any adjustments you make using the micro-adjustment. In other words, the bullseye is 100% accurate only when the swivel arm is hard against the fixed part of the stop. Having said that, it doesn't mean that you can't use the micro-adjustment, you just need to plan ahead (which is commonly the case with micro-adjustments).

Image Category Accessory Name & Notes Location Buy from
Sled Mitre Fence for sliding table
The mitre fence that fits the sliding table
Bottom drawer of accessories cabinet
mitre_fence_for_main_table.jpg Sled Mitre Fence for main table
The mitre fence that fits the main table
Bottom drawer of accessories cabinet
Material Handling Sheet Clamp
This is used with sheet goods to clamp them against the sliding table fence, ie an extra set of hands
Bottom drawer of accessories cabinet
featherboard.jpg Material Handling Featherboards
Extra hands to help you keep material constrained
Fourth drawer of accessories cabinet
push_sticks.jpg Safety Push Sticks
Many types and sizes and shapes, use these to get distance from the blade
Top drawer of accessories cabinet Carbatec
blade_change_spanners.jpg Maintenance Blade Change Spanners
1 Arbour pin, 3 Spanners, for main blade, scribing blade, riving knife. Not to be removed from workshop
Second drawer of accessories cabinet
engineers_square.jpg Measuring Engineers Square
To check for 90º
Third Drawer of accessories cabinet
depth_gauge.jpg Measuring Depth Gauge
For precision height setting
Third Drawer of accessories cabinet
digital_protractor.jpg Measuring Digital Protractor
Precision angle setting
Third Drawer of accessories cabinet
dial_gauge_and_arm.jpg Measuring Dial Gauge & Arm
For micro adjustments to fences, alignments, and general maintenance
Third Drawer of accessories cabinet
fence_offset.jpg Safety Fence Offset
Allows the user to create a safety zone past the blade
Fourth drawer of accessories cabinet
sacrificial_fence.jpg Safety Sacrificial Fence
Required when operating the blade within 10cm of fence. Also has specific clamps for use with it.
Fourth drawer of accessories cabinet
Image Category Accessory Name & Notes Location Buy from
Blades General Purpose Blade
305mm ATB 40T 10º
Sawblade Holder
Blades Joinery Blade
305mm FTG 40T 10º
Sawblade Holder Rigid Carbide Special Order
Blades Rip Blade
305mm ATB 24T 15º
Sawblade Holder
Blades Crosscut Blade
305mm ATB 60T 10º
Sawblade Holder
Blades Aluminium & Plastics Blade
305mm TCG 80T 0º
Sawblade Holder
Blades Scribing Blade
–mm Conical 60T 10º
Sawblade Holder
Interval Task
Quarterly Assess and send blades for sharpening
Monthly Assess sliding table height and angle relative to main table and blade. Nominal 0.05-0.1mm proud of main table, parallel to blade.
Date Blade Notes
13/09/2021 TCG Acrylic Sharpen by Brisbane Saw Services
13/09/2021 TCG (Laminates) Sharpen by Brisbane Saw Services

Task / Action Executive Cause Leader
Cause Team
Named Maintainer Trainers Cause Membership Implementer
Modification and Repairs - AC C I I I R
Induction changes C RACI RC I I I R

Ref / ID Pre-Mitigation Mitigations / Warnings / Remedies Post Mitigation
Risk Risk Severity Risk Likelyhood Risk Level Risk Severity Risk Likelyhood Risk Level Acceptable to Proceed
0001 Amputation from improper usage Intolerable Probable 11 Induction to train users in correct usage
Provision of push devices
Safety accessories
Low Improbable 1
0002 Damage to machine from incorrect setup Undesirable Probable 9 Induction to train users in correct usage
Rule of 10
Sacrificial Fence
Replaceable high risk parts
Low Improbable 1
Ref / ID Decision Details Impact Proposed Date Proposed By Status Approved By Date Resulting Actions and Comments
0000 Example decision Provides an example 08/08/20 JH Approved JH 08/08/20 A line was put in the register
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