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Ledacraft PS-12 305mm Sliding Panel Table Saw
Aliases | “the table saw”, “PS12” |
Other References | |
Official Maintainer | Joshua Hogendorn |
Current Status
Usable
The scribing blade mechanism has been removed for servicing.
Joshua 13/08/20
Usage
This machine requires induction.
Induction process is completion of online courses and a 15min in person physical evaluation.
- ENROLL in the Metal Detection Course. 100% required pass.
- ENROLL in the Understanding Kickback Course. 100% required pass.
- ENROLL in the Table Saw Induction. 100% required pass.
- BOOK a time to complete your in person assessment of competency
Nominated supervisors:- Joshua Hogendorn
- Ale More
Recommended PPE
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 |
Machine Specifications
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 |
Documents
Manufacturer
Ledacraft
- E sales@ledamachinery.com.au
- P 08 7127 7730
Reseller
- Lance Dargusch
- Darcy Glister Agencies
- E lance@ledamachinery.com.au
- M 0408 765 922
Known Identical Models
Known Issues
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 |
Modifications / Repair History
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. | - |
Accessories
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 | ||
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 | ||
Material Handling | Featherboards Extra hands to help you keep material constrained | Fourth drawer of accessories cabinet | ||
Safety | Push Sticks Many types and sizes and shapes, use these to get distance from the blade | Top drawer of accessories cabinet | Carbatec | |
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 | ||
Measuring | Engineers Square To check for 90º | Third Drawer of accessories cabinet | ||
Measuring | Depth Gauge For precision height setting | Third Drawer of accessories cabinet | ||
Measuring | Digital Protractor Precision angle setting | Third Drawer of accessories cabinet | ||
Measuring | Dial Gauge & Arm For micro adjustments to fences, alignments, and general maintenance | Third Drawer of accessories cabinet | ||
Safety | Fence Offset Allows the user to create a safety zone past the blade | Fourth drawer of accessories cabinet | ||
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 |
Consumables & Running Costs
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 |
Maintenance
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. |
RACI
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 |
Risk Matrix and Mitigation
Ref / ID | Pre-Mitigation | Mitigations / Warnings / Remedies | Post Mitigation | ||||||
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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 |
Decision Register
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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