stage1v8
Established Member
Hi Folks,
I was given a few power tools earlier in the year, one of which was a Ferm FTZ250 table saw. I believe ferm is a screwfix own brand, is that correct?
Not knowing much about these types of tools it seems to have a few pros and cons.
Pros:
Well it cuts stuff
It was free
Cons:
Seems rather cheaply made
Not sure how accurate it is
Seems rather loud to me. All saws could be like that though.
My plan:
I was going to buy a better one but dont currently have the funds so as I have this one sat in the workshop I am going to try and fettle it to make it as good as it can be.
Anyone got any advice or links to websites that might help? I assume this is a cheap chinese mass produced thing so is similar to other brands and models.
I have bought a new blade for it and started making a zero clearance insert. I plan to trim down the riving knife so it doesnt stick up above the blade. I am also going to make a stand that extends the table and provides an out feed.
My main concern is getting the blade to be parallel to the mitre slot. the motor attaches to the mount that moves on threaded rods so not sure of what adjustment I will have. Plan to dismantle the entire thing this weekend to see what I can do with it.
If its of any interest to anyone I will post some pictures.
Cheers
Jon
I was given a few power tools earlier in the year, one of which was a Ferm FTZ250 table saw. I believe ferm is a screwfix own brand, is that correct?
Not knowing much about these types of tools it seems to have a few pros and cons.
Pros:
Well it cuts stuff
It was free
Cons:
Seems rather cheaply made
Not sure how accurate it is
Seems rather loud to me. All saws could be like that though.
My plan:
I was going to buy a better one but dont currently have the funds so as I have this one sat in the workshop I am going to try and fettle it to make it as good as it can be.
Anyone got any advice or links to websites that might help? I assume this is a cheap chinese mass produced thing so is similar to other brands and models.
I have bought a new blade for it and started making a zero clearance insert. I plan to trim down the riving knife so it doesnt stick up above the blade. I am also going to make a stand that extends the table and provides an out feed.
My main concern is getting the blade to be parallel to the mitre slot. the motor attaches to the mount that moves on threaded rods so not sure of what adjustment I will have. Plan to dismantle the entire thing this weekend to see what I can do with it.
If its of any interest to anyone I will post some pictures.
Cheers
Jon