Just received an e-mail from JLC (Hanley-Wood logo and all) asking me to sign up to receive leads (JLCLeads) in my area that ‘they’ receive. E-mail is powered by Service Magic, and fine print says that the leads were initially received by SM.
Is JLC buying out, or being bought by, SM, or is this some sort of (really bad, IMO) business arrangement?
“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” Invictus, by Henley.
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I fell for it about three years ago..... it's was plain old Service Magic once you got down to the meat of it all. I'd assume it's still that way.
Figured as much.
Hey, I bought the Bigfoot saw, powered by Bosch. Second time I was using it (I use it to cut laps in 4x4 posts, works great) the blade bound up and the the saw kicked back. Other than startling me - that's the largest saw I own - the blade got pinched and now wobbles noticably. Time for a new blade, and the paint isn't even off the old one yet. But thanks for the info.
"I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul." Invictus, by Henley.
Yeah you gotta remember.... those motors where never designed to be spinning a 10" blade. Gotta use a little 'grace' when using them. Freehand cuts are tougher on blades and motors than a fence cut like in a mitersaw or on a tablesaw. You'll get the hang of it though. The first time I used mine to make a 70 degree bevel cut you'd have thought I was actually trying to burn the thing up. LOL.... that "new guy" sound could be heard across the jobsite.
Also... check out Amazon for the Freud blades made especially for the Bigfoot. (10 1/4" with diamond knock-out). They're reasonably priced and light years better than Bigfoot's own blades.
You actually bent it, huh? Can't say I've gone that far but I'm not too surprised.View Image
I wouldn't say it's bent, but it's not running true as new, either. Runout is probably 1/16th to 3/32nds at the teeth, it's pretty noticable, but still usable. But you're right, I have to learn to be a bit more careful with it; it's not your usual circ saw.
"I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul." Invictus, by Henley.