Triton SCMS

Gene Howe · Post by **Gene Howe** » Sun Sep 05, 2010 4:57 pm

When we got home from the cabin, the 10" Triton SCMS ordered from Highland was waiting on the deck.
Just finished unpacking it and reading the manual.
In a few weeks, I'll have time to adjust everything and put it through it's paces. Then I'll submit a review.

Gene Howe · Post by **Gene Howe** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:32 pm

I finally got time to un-pack and set up the Triton SCMS.

It appears to be well engineered. The 110 powered laser on off button is in the handle next to the power trigger. The lock for the blade is located on the motor housing and is a thumb friendly button instead of a steel rod. The lock that holds the blade down is spring loaded and operates easily. The slide lock is a screw to lock with a comfortable knob. The hold down clamp seems a little cheesy, but it does the job.
The slide operates very smoothly as does the saw pivot. The motor isn't any louder than my Craftsman miter saw.
Right out of the box, each miter and bevel setting was right on at every detent.
Nothing needed adjusting.
The blade that came with the saw was a little rough for my work so I changed it. It would be very adequate for framing.
Every cut I've made was glass smooth with no tear out. Even with well seasoned Mesquite.
I would recommend this saw for a serious hobbyist. Not for any commercial application, however.
I'm going to enjoy working with this saw. Now, to build Norms miter saw station.

mickyd · Post by **mickyd** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:44 pm

What's an SCMS

Gene Howe · Post by **Gene Howe** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:50 pm

SCMS: Sliding Compound Miter Saw

mickyd · Post by **mickyd** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 2:08 pm

Gene Howe wrote:SCMS: Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Thanks. What's the capacity of a 10". I was considereing a used 12".

billmayo · Post by **billmayo** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 5:44 pm

mickyd wrote:Thanks. What's the capacity of a 10". I was considereing a used 12".

I have a 10" SCMS that I use for 90% of my 1"X & 2"X sawing. These are the capacity:
■Cutting capacities: 2-3/4" x 12-3/16" at 90°
■1-9/16" x 12-3/16" at 45°

Discussing SCMS with my customers who have either a 10" or 12" SCMS, the 10" appears to make more accurate cuts. Maybe, the 12" has more mass and weight along with the larger blade flex. Any comments on this?

Gene Howe · Post by **Gene Howe** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 5:53 pm

I have a friend who owns a construction company, and he tells me that his 10" saws are best for precision work. The 12" are adequately precise for framing.
BTW bill, I haven't checked mine for exact limits, but I can cut a 4X4 (3 1/2 X 3 1/2).

anmius · Post by **anmius** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 8:35 pm

My 10" SCMS has the exact "capacities" as Bill Mayo's. I wonder if it is the same saw. I use mine for cross cutting anything that I feel uncomfortable cross cutting on my Shopsmith (within it's limits of course).

Gene Howe · Post by **Gene Howe** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 8:44 pm

I just measured my cutting depth. When fully up, there is 7" between the blade and the table.
Am I misconstruing Bill's capacities? "2-3/4" x 12-3/16" at 90°"