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    SawStop and Magswitch

    This has probably been addressed but I couldn't find anything in a search. Just plunked down some significant dough on several Magswitch items. Reversible featherboard for the bandsaw and the "Pro" model for my TS. SawStop doesn't like the Magswitch. I called SawStop and they suggested lowering the blade and moving the featherboard farther away. I tried both of these things but no love.

    I am going to be bummed if I can't make this work. Anyone have any solutions?
    Regards,

    Kris

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    I use a magswitth feather board on my Sawstop all the time. Naturally the magnets have to be on the cast iron table surface, which puts them a good couple of inches away from the blade.

    What issue are you having?

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    Well, belay that request for now. Seems one of my belts came apart. This is an almost brand new saw and the last thing I used it for was to cut some 1/2" plywood earlier today. The Magswitch issue must have (hopefully) been a coincidence.

    Hard to believe this belt failed. This is a 3HP PCS.
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    Kris

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    That sure looks like defective manufacturing on that belt.

    I have a magswitch featherboard and use it a LOT. It's just so easy to set & adjust; takes mere seconds. I also have a SawStop & haven't had issues with it. Where did you here that SawStop doesn't like them? I don't remember seeing that in the manual. I can't imagine what harm it would do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Frank Pratt View Post
    That sure looks like defective manufacturing on that belt.

    I have a magswitch featherboard and use it a LOT. It's just so easy to set & adjust; takes mere seconds. I also have a SawStop & haven't had issues with it. Where did you here that SawStop doesn't like them? I don't remember seeing that in the manual. I can't imagine what harm it would do.
    Frank - what I meant was - the saw wouldn't start with the magswitch in place. Unbeknownst to me, the belt had failed, thus the blinking lights.

    I will call SS again tomorrow and see what they will do on the belt.
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    Kris

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    Now I understand. I've used the Magswitch right close to the blade & it's always started. But that broken belt would definitely cause issues

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    +1. I use mine all the time with my SawStop. Works just fine.
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    Good to know there are no issues with the magswitch. I appreciate the feedback.

    BTW - I called SS this morning and they are FexExing me a belt under warranty.
    Regards,

    Kris

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    Just to close the loop on this.

    Got the belt from SS and the saw is up and running.

    No issues with Magswitch.
    Regards,

    Kris

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