Tips from Thurston: the Saw Specialists since 1883

Tips & Important Information

Always wear safety goggles and other appropriate safety equipment.
Always use the correct saw for each application.
Keep saws sharpened. A dull saw will not cut clean... and may break the saw.
Support saw blade by using maximum diameter side collars. Side collars should be free of any dirt or foreign material
when assembling.
Always be certain arbor nut is tightened correctly.
Larger arbor holes provide more rigidity and least amount of deflection.
Use proper speeds and feeds for material being machined.
Workpiece being cut must be rigidly held and positioned correctly.
Resharpen saws regularly to obtain consistent chip removal and uniform cutting results.
Never stop the saw and restart during the course of a cut.