SIP 01928 Instructions

[garsut]

Hi, I have just joined the forum but have been scrolling for many years using a delta 2 speed saw. I recently was given a SIP 01928 variable speed saw which I have repaired and will be useful for very thin plywood cutting as I will be able to adjust the speed.
A bit of a long shot but does anyone have the instructions which would have come with the saw when it was bought please ? I’ve searched the internet but without success.
The laser, light and blower all work but there is no guard. I’m not concerned about the guard, as they usually get in the way, but would it have also had an adjustable foot for preventing thin materials from jumping up ?

[Rolf]

First Welcome to the group.! The guard does more damage than good especially when you get down to thinner material.
How thin are you cutting?. The thinner the material the higher your tooth count should be when selecting blades. You may also consider going to a non reverse tooth. The Gap between the up and down teeth is quite large. on some blades. That will contribute to the work hopping. Looking at some of the online images it does not show a hold down.
Does it take pin less blades?

[Sandy Oaks]

Welcome to the forum from Tennessee

[garsut]

Thanks for your feedback. The thinnest plywood I use is 1/32”. I use #2/0 blades for this thin plywood. The delta is just a bit too fast even on the slower speed so I will experiment with the SIP variable speed.
thanks also for confirming that the SIP unlikely to have had a holding foot.
I do use reverse tooth blades on some thicker material as it minimises the amount of cleaning up of the edges of the wood.
Regarding non pinned blades in the SIP it does look like it can take these but it doesn’t look as easy to change blades as the delta.

[Rolf]

When cutting wood that thin you would have more control by putting it on a backer. You want at least 3 teeth in the wood at all times.

[Kim Stone]

Welcome from Pennsylvania

[garsut]

Good idea putting the thin ply on a backing piece, I will give it a try next time I’ve cutting the thin stuff.