Axminster AT254TS Upgrades and Modifications! (Table saw improvements!)

[@karlsavage4278]

Hi Nice video ,, a couple of additional tips . you can block the vents by the motor as long as you always have the dust extractor going when the saws motor is running ( its in the original manual that the manufacturer wrote . I use a bit of magnetic plastic sheet to cover the big wide smile slot where the height adjustment handle is . Microjig does something similar .. Have fun remember ... measure twice - cut once-not fingers !

[@eyuptony]

That auxiliary sliding table and mitre fence is a very useful piece of kit, it's made the basic saw in to a panel saw with a small footprint. Good point blocking the holes in the machine cabinet it definitely improves the suction where its needed, around the saw blade. Tony

[@basilguts1786]

Thanks for the review son,I’m thinking of buying the very same saw

[@bernieinsaudi]

I have the same saw and sliding table. I often remove the sliding fence to rip (or it gets in the way!) and resetting the fence to exactly 90 degrees after refitting was problematic. You can either 5 cut method to square or.. (game changer) use a dial indicator to get it absolutely spot on. Essential when cutting large panels.

[@Venthorn]

Can you describe your method with the dial indicator? Maybe I'm dumb, but I'm trying to wrap my head around how to get the dial indicator to sweep perpendicular to the blade over the entire fence. There's no miter slot or anything for it to ride in in that direction.

[@bernieinsaudi]

@@Venthorn fix a dial indicator to the table saw top with the measurement tip just I front of the blade. (I use a magnetic base). Then place a large square (has to be truly square and repeatable) on the sliding table against the sliding fence. Engage the square onto the dial indicator and move the table slowly backwards and forwards and note the deviation on the dial indicator. Moving the sliding table fence towards or away from 90 degrees will increase the deviation. Continue moving the fence (small increments of course!) … When the deviation is as close to zero as possible… your sliding table fence is spot on square to the blade. Takes 2-3 minutes to get it bob on.

[@Venthorn]

Thanks for this video. I've been thinking of buying the Harvey (as it's known stateside) sliding table attachment, and this is the first video I've seen of someone doing more than just putting it together. Could you possibly make a video of yourself using it to cut some stuff, and pull it out to the end of its range and muscle it around a bit? I'd really love to see how much flex it has (or, hopefully, doesn't have) before I commit to the purchase.

[@frankslittleworkshop]

Nicely done Sean 😁. Looks like your still loving the Axi. I still haven't got mine yet 😔. The one I decided to get is now always out of stock 😔. Some great tips. But for some reason I was expecting a beautifully turned walnut and maple segmented extension handle 🤣😂🤣😂. Go on... you know you want too 😂. Thanks for the video Sean. Stay safe mate 😁👍

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hey Frank, that's a shame... it's probably got to do with covid and the import restrictions at the moment, hopefully it will be back soon! ahah I agree, I was actually thinking about doing a hand carved handle, but I needed to get it done quickly, maybe next time! ;) You too mate!

[@archiebf4524]

For blade changes just rest the spanner on the table while it's on the nut and tap the blade backwards with an offcut

[@bertieswoodwork5155]

Very informative 👍🏻

[@SeanEvelegh]

Thanks Bertie!

[@chm1701]

That looks a great bit of kit, Sean. Just a thought though; do you happen to know a firm that could laser cut a new, longer, one-piece spanner for you? Oh and the chair looks incredible. All the best to you.

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hi Chris, I sure I could get metal one. But I didn't want to spend money and this solution was quick and free! I'm glad you liked the chair, have you seen the build video for it?

[@ianmurray3820]

Can you not use that short spanner Braced against the body of the saw whilst undoing the arbor nut so that you don’t need to hold it at all..?

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hi Ian, I would like to, however the spanner can't rest on the cast iron. It start pushing against cog, which is not strong enough to support it. Hope that makes sense

[@worklion50]

It would be smart, if manufactures asked crafts-persons, who have purchased, for advice on improvements. Would it not?

[@SeanEvelegh]

I agree richard! It's always best for woodworkers to trial tools before they go to market.

[@worklion50]

@@SeanEvelegh Well I, would follow the recommendations you make.

[@eriklarsson3188]

Manufactures asks craftsmen all of the time for feedback. Also, as a craftsman it should be in your interest to give the manufacturer feedback.

[@SirBenJamin_]

you might want to have a look at the channel 'Hooked On Wood' and the video 'Best Zero Clearance insert!'. He explains why blocking up the air holes can be bad

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hi Ben, thank you for your comment! It's a very interesting video. I do agree with him, that zero clearance insert is very good. However if there are too many holes in the cabinet then you will loose suction. So that's why I blocked some, but not all of them.

[@stun9771]

I see your TV show got cancelled... Can’t say I was that enthralled with the format anyway, so I guess your rise to celebrity status will have to go on hold for a while young man...back to the workshop with you...probably for the best, celebs only go on to think the public actually care about every pretentious thing they say and do...

[@davydmir6565]

Tv show? What do you mean?

[@louiesworkshop2023]

What a dreadful thing to say, I was taught that if you had nothing to say nice then you said nothing at all! Learn from this mate.