Table saw has given up!

[cusimar9]

I have a cheap Ryobi 10" table saw. Yesterday I was doing a rip cut on some 50mm green oak and after a few minutes the saw just cut out and wouldn't turn back on.

Any ideas what it could be or what I could check?

 

[kostello]

I think that there is a thermal cut off on the motor...

If that is the case once it cools down it will work again

 

[cusimar9]

I did wonder that... I'll give it another try when my 9am curfew is up!

 

[DiscoStu]

I think that is probably the most likely.

 

[Baldhead]

The Ryobi TS I have has a thermal cutout, hopefully yours will have one too.

Baldhead

 

[Eric The Viking]

If it cut out whilst cutting 50mm oak, it may be that the blade is blunt too. That won't help the load on the motor one bit.

It's always worth having a spare, in case, but most TS blades can be resharpened, so it's not a disaster if it does turn out to be blunt. Also check it's clean - that can also increase friction and strain on the motor (= heating it up).

 

[SurreyHills]

How many teeth on the blade, for rip cuts the fewer the better. I think I use one with 24 teeth which made a big difference compared to the general 48t one I was using before I switched.


Cheers
Andy

 

[cusimar9]

Table saw is fine, thankfully! Will be ordering a new blade for it. Thanks