Caution when using SCMS

I am using the mightly makita LS1214 to built a bed for my son.

When using this to cut spotty I was reminded of the hazards with any type of saw. The spotty I was using had some grain related cracking. I had ripped a 30x30mm piece for the supports for the rails. I was cutting this at a 45 deg angle. I was using the clamp on the lhs of the saw (I mostly try to use this). When the cut was approximately 1/2 through, the cracked section came loose and was picked up by the blade, flinging it out the back and slightly twisting the clamped piece of wood.

If I had been holding this then my hand could well have ended up where it doesn't want to go. This has happened a couple of times, and every time I am grateful of using the clamp and keeping fingers well away from the blade.

A warning to others - please keep all hands away from the blade and use the clamp to hold the workpiece whenever possible.

Cheers,

Tom

Found myself flexing my thumb when reading this.:-
When the wood starts flying it's best to check that things haven't been knocked out of square.
Cheers,
Jim

I have been a bit uncomfortable using my son's LS1212 saw, it is so powerful and I have had a few near misses with things flying around the shed. Reading this thread hit home hard.

Can anyone please advise where I can get the hold down clamps for the LS1212 SCMS? I could not find them on the parts diagram and listing here

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Originally Posted by JillB

I have been a bit uncomfortable using my son's LS1212 saw, it is so powerful and I have had a few near misses with things flying around the shed. Reading this thread hit home hard.

Can anyone please advise where I can get the hold down clamps for the LS1212 SCMS? I could not find them on the parts diagram and listing here

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Is this what you are looking for Jill? I think the one for the LS1212 is about $38.
If I have it right, this is the code # for the LS1212 vice clamp
Makita 192549-5 Vise Clamp


There is a newer model of this item: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Makita-122536-0-Vertical-Miter-LS1040/dp/B001U44JBQ/ref=dp_ob_image_hi"]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...9xL._SL75_.jpg[/ame] [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Makita-122536-0-Vertical-Miter-LS1040/dp/B001U44JBQ/ref=dp_ob_title_hi"]Makita 122536-0 Vertical Vice for Miter Saw LS1040[/ame]
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I found all this on Amazon so you should be able to get them in Oz from a Makita dealer.

Colin.

many thanks Colin, I will visit Glenfords tomorrow - they are the local Qld Makita dealer

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Originally Posted by JillB

many thanks Colin, I will visit Glenfords tomorrow - they are the local Qld Makita dealer

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Hi Jill, have you asked your son where is the clamp?

They usually come with the saw.

Yes DJ, several times, and if you could see his shed then you would know why he can't find it :( I think he still has the diff and rear axle of the first car he ever had 20 years ago in there somewhere :)

Fair enough, sounds like you need to do a spring clean for him :o

Hey Mum where do ya put the thingnubib that goes with the wotsucallit :U

I found all this on Amazon so you should be able to get them in Oz from a Makita dealer.

Might be cheaper and faster via Amazon than the local dealer.. :oo: