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Thread: Hafco ST250
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28th November 2013, 03:24 PM #1Senior Member
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Hafco ST250
I have a Hare & Forbes ST250 table saw - very happy with it. I need to know if there is a Grizzly or similar popular equivalent from the US?
I am keen to upgrade the riving knife and guard with a quality unit.
Any suggestions as to compatibility would be most welcome.
Bob
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28th November 2013, 10:32 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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I can't see how a true riving knife can be installed but they reckon nothing is impossible. I looked at using at these Micro Jig | MJ Splitter SteelPro System
The problem with that is on this saw it is nearly impossible to fabricate a zero clearance insert that will last more than three cuts as the blade in the standard position is very close to the table. The micro splitters could be put into the standard insert if you wished with just a few holes and would be better than nothing if you feel that you absolutely need something. My experience with this saw over many years is the standard guard and splitter is not worth bolting on.
For an overhead guard you could make one out of perspex or Google images may lead you into other avenues
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=t...w=1362&bih=660CHRIS
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31st May 2014, 11:19 AM #3Novice
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Buying Hafco ST250 - Set-up tips - sliding table - drive belt - dust extraction etc?
Thanks Bob & Chris,
Just upgrading from an old Triton MK3 set-up. My budget due other expenses limited & current research suggests not much else in this price range & capability - unless you throw another thousand or two at it. Also requires less floorspace than some other sliding table saws - well in my workshop anyway.
Would appreciate your comments/experience setting up this table saw that may save me some headaches.
Is it possible to fit an anti-kickback device - if so any recommendations?
Also advice on issues wth dust extraction - the saw guard hose looks too small and will need some form of overhead support?
I suspect the dust connections at the saw base needs to be modified too?
Has anyone improved or extended the sliding table? Does the rail system need strengthening?
The single drive belt - is this durable / adequate or is there a mod to fit double belts?
Reasons for selecting this unit, I am about to build another boat - 27ft strip plank trailable yacht - so not much heavy hardwood cutting.
Any other comments welcome.
Thanks,
David
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31st May 2014, 11:40 AM #4GOLD MEMBER
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David, as you are in Brisbane PM John Samuel and arrange to have a look at his overhead guard. I am building one at the moment that uses a different design to every other one and when I find time to finish it I will post some photos. The main problem is I am building it for a slider and that is a totally different animal to a normal TS but the principle will work better on a normal saw. Have a look at this page for ideas....
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=o...ih=746&dpr=0.9
or here
http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...or+a+table+saw
To vent the cabinet on mine I left the original port open to allow air to enter and made another port for extraction. I can't take a photo as it is buried in a corner behind a lot of other stuff. In the second link you will find John's version.CHRIS
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1st June 2014, 05:54 AM #5Novice
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Thanks for the info & referal Chris.
Made contact with John - he lives closeby .
I have read a few threads here before choosing the ST-250, so I realise it may not be perfect in some respects.
But like most we have to choose where the money goes. I had a good look over the one on display at H&F and can see areas needing improvement, hence my reply to Bob's thread.
I'm a retired engineer and prepared to tackle most mods, but prefer to research what others have done previously. But not prepared to shell out the extra $Ks for a rolled gold sliding table saw.
Cheers,
David