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Post by fidelfs on Sept 18, 2013 20:33:14 GMT -5
Welcome jaymon5 to the board.
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Post by 7 on Sept 18, 2013 20:49:00 GMT -5
Strange, like Ghostfist, I have never run my saw on setting 1. After watching the video above it is obviously abnormal. So I just went out in my shop and checked mine on setting 1 and it does the exact same thing. Running it through material doesn't improve the situation. It almost stalls out completely at times.
So Jalvis- just confirming yours did the exact same thing and you got a basic part?? Looks like I need to call David too.
This issue would be an easy one to miss during a basic inspection. I have had my saw for a while and never noticed. I likely only turned it to low then right back up to see the range quickly.
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Post by jaymon5 on Sept 19, 2013 0:16:53 GMT -5
i hated to start my introduction into the forum with a problem, but it is what it is. I ventured into the shop this evening to find out if the problem went away when cutting material (underload). I am sorry to say the I can confirm 7's findings and it appears that the saw is not functioning properly. Not only did almost stall, but when the speed ramped up it started to kick-back. This issue is also present in speed setting 2 and slightly at 3. I will discuss this with David (Timberwolf) tomorrow. I will bring up Jalvis's problem and hope this solution is offered and will fix the situation.
I look forward to posting comments of a positive nature once this gets resolved.
stay turned and thanks for all the help
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Post by jonathan on Sept 19, 2013 1:53:36 GMT -5
No worries jaymon5, I'm just a bit bummed for you that you get a lemon right out the gate as your first Mafell experience. I hope it doesn't deter you.
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Post by jalvis on Sept 19, 2013 4:02:09 GMT -5
My saw did this on any setting other then the high setting(6?) I really don't lower the blade speed since I cut wood and Have a hard time imagining what I would use settings 1-2 for.
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Post by jonathan on Sept 19, 2013 4:11:13 GMT -5
I use my 1 setting from time to time to cut plexiglass. Annoying stuff to cut that.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Sept 19, 2013 4:16:03 GMT -5
You would only use speed for maybe cutting perspex roof sheets that's the only think I can think of but not 100% sure
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Post by GhostFist on Sept 19, 2013 15:01:11 GMT -5
None the less, when you spend good money.....a lot of money, on a premium tool you expect it to do everything it claims. Very interested to see how this turns out.
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Post by woodie on Sept 19, 2013 15:13:35 GMT -5
I'm interested in the outcome too!
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Post by jaymon5 on Sept 19, 2013 15:40:37 GMT -5
I will mainly use this saw for cabinet and furniture making where this will probably not be an issue. Having said that, I also plan on using it for cutting lexan for making jigs, and whatever material I come across. I am sure that we have all had to cut that material that gums up or chips up on our traditions cutting devices (miter saw, table saw, circular saw), i was hoping that this would be a viable solution.
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Post by GhostFist on Sept 19, 2013 15:44:36 GMT -5
As you should expect. When I get an opportunity to test mine I will
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Post by 7 on Sept 19, 2013 21:49:11 GMT -5
Jaymon5- Mine is identical...through setting 3. half way through setting 3 it does go away when cutting material as David mentions but not on settings 1 &2. On the low settings it is quite erratic. I'll be calling Timberwolf also.
I have never needed those low settings but can picture cutting something at some random time that will be better on the low settings. Mostly the perfect tool just needs to be perfect. I feel cheated on haha.
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Post by jaymon5 on Sept 19, 2013 23:27:06 GMT -5
Thanks for the confirmation 7. I spoke to David at length today about this. He assures me that this is normal, and stands behind the product. In an effort to make me feel better he did offer to send over a control board. I plan on testing this saw further this weekend and will come to a conclusion regarding if this is a problem for me or not.
The irony is that I choose this saw over the competition for several reasons, one of which was the power when cutting through hardwoods. Who knew that I would have concerns at the lower speed and power settings.
Regardless of the outcome, I feel that David at Timberwolf tools is a solid person to deal with and will buy from him again. He believes in the product he sells and his customer service if of the highest standard.
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Post by jonathan on Sept 20, 2013 3:00:55 GMT -5
Hmmm. Have either of you contacted Mafell directly yet to hear what they have to say about it?
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Post by woodie on Sept 20, 2013 6:55:12 GMT -5
Hmmm. Have either of you contacted Mafell directly yet to hear what they have to say about it? I take it yours doesn't do this?
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