Is there such a thing as a table saw with a soft start motor ? My new saw frightens the life out of those who happen to be in my shop when I fire her up,she really explodes in to action. Thanks for any advise,James.
Re: Soft Start Table Saw
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2020 7:28 pm
by Nickp
My Bosch 4100 does have soft start. Other job-site, yes...not sure about shop saws.
Which saw do you have...?
Re: Soft Start Table Saw
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2020 8:54 pm
by jj7777
Thank you Stick,received a Jaycar flyer recently & there is a store within 20 miles from here.You are much appreciated once again.All the best, James.
Re: Soft Start Table Saw
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2020 11:12 pm
by Cherryville Chuck
Soft start requires soft start circuitry and circuitry is prone to failure. In my mind it's a lot like something with lots of bells and whistles. While the basic machine may be sound, the bells and whistles may not be. That however may be be offset by the the lesser torque stress put on the works during startup rather than full torque from regular startup. Depends on how beefy the components are to some extent. But it's also worth knowing what that soft start circuitry is worth if it needs replacing.
Re: Soft Start Table Saw
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2020 11:25 pm
by jj7777
Really useful information Nick,Stick & Chuck. BTW Nick,my saw is a DeWalt Job-site saw.Thanks y'all, James.
Re: Soft Start Table Saw
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 6:35 am
by Nickp
James, if you have the 745, here's a couple of videos for installing a soft start module...
Re: Soft Start Table Saw
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:46 pm
by jj7777
Thank you Nick. According to the Jaycar catalogue online, their price is a tad under $30.00 for the soft start module. James.