Review by for Bosch TS1003 Table Saw Left Side Support Extension
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The extension is a great add to the Bosch 4000 saw. It installs easily and operates smoothly. The extension is all steel construction and uses aluminum brackets to attach to the underside of the table. The extra support is great for crosscutting long boards and definitely saves time not having to setup sawhorses or roller supports.

A tip to the perfectionist group – the extension does have a minor amount of slop/droop (about 1/16″ in my case) when extended. I remedied the problem with one 1/4″ internal tooth lock washer placed between the bracket and the body of the saw on both the front and rear. Torque it down to flatten the washer as much as possible being careful not to strip the saw housing. Placing the washer on the inside bolt of the two keeps the extension fairly level throughout the span of the extension.

Review by S. Lewis for Bosch TS1003 Table Saw Left Side Support Extension
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My left side support arrived with the threads missing from one of the support rods. It appears to have been misformed during the machining process. I had to contact Amazon for a replacement, which they promptly sent out at their expense. They also paid for return shipment of the defective unit.

Others have noted that they shimmed the inside mount slightly to compensate for droop. There is a bit of adjustment in the support arm itself- allowing you to adjust it up by a 16th or so.

Here’s a tip: If you purchase the rear support as well, you’ll notice that the aluminum support brackets are tapped and include a ’set screw’ which is useful to lock the position of the support both for transport, and during use. For some reason, the left support does not include this feature. I picked up a similar thumb screw/ set screw from my local hardware store and added the same functionality to my left side support. Just drill a hole in the thickest part of the aluminum support, and tap threads into it. Now screw in your thumbscrew. No more accidental openings during transport.

Review by Jeff Wells for Bosch TS1003 Table Saw Left Side Support Extension
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This side extension is very worth the money. It’s easy to install and works smoothly. It does droop a bit so may need some washers on the far bolts to level it out.
If you have the Bosch 4000, you should have this side extension.

Review by Paul Peterson for Bosch TS1003 Table Saw Left Side Support Extension
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If you own the saw, get this. Improves stability when cutting long or wide pieces. Installs in minutes and stores flush to table.

Review by for Bosch TS1003 Table Saw Left Side Support Extension
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I am impressed with my recent purchase of the BOSCH TS1003 Left side support extention for my table saw. From the intial ordering to the installation, the whole process went very smooth. It attached with no problemsby screwing to the underside of the table very securely, increasing the over table width to over 50 inches.

Review by JERWIN T. TABOR for Earthwise PS40008 8-Inch 6 amp Electric Telescopic Pole Saw with 3-Position Head and 10-Foot Reach
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Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1K6PRBRFJJPVO Easy and Painless is how I want to describe this little workhorse. For such a tiny electric pole saw, it delivered pretty good. Look at the video to get an idea. And for a $70 electric pole saw, you’d think that it wouldn’t have enough power, but you’d be surprised. I used this during the “Winter Wallop” in Oklahoma a few weeks ago. I was steadily cutting away and I had to stop only because I had to answer the telephone. No stalling and I switched easily from normal extension to it’s maximum extension as you can see on the video. My little Chewing Train was chugging along. It ain’t no Black and Decker or Poulan or McCoullah, or DeWalt or any other brand I”ve ever heard of, but it worked splendidly with absolutely no problem.

Summary of this unknown Electric Pole Saw:

Price: Excellent

Handling: Great

Reach: Excellent–You can extend it by simply using a ladder, but be careful of weight distribution

Oil Usage: Minimal

Chain Lubrication: Excellent–auto lubricates very well

Weight: Pretty good for an average man.

Clean UP: Very eary

Assembly: Very easy

Noise Level: Very good, almost like a small electric mower. 3x less than a Gas Chain Saw

Storage: Very Good, even had it stood up for storage and no problem. Not even an oil drop.

Chain Replacement: Very Easy

Chain availability: Any Lowe’s, Home Depot or Ebay you can get it.

Kick Back: None. I used it for about 45min straight. Checked it for 5 mins for chain tightness, used it again for another

30 minutes and it cut with no problem. It did bind twice, but I was trying to cut a straight 7″ diameter log

If you cut a wider one… Use the lumberjack technique and cut from three sides. I even let a friend use it

and he thought it performed very well.

Overall: Great price, great reachability, easy assembly, easy to clean up, minimal noise, and handles well.

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Review by Ivan Thomson for Earthwise PS40008 8-Inch 6 amp Electric Telescopic Pole Saw with 3-Position Head and 10-Foot Reach
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I use this for Palm trees and this thing is by far the best tool I’ve ever used for trimming palm trees. This saw cuts through the green palm fawns like butter and it cuts through the hard dead brown ones like no one’s business. I assembled the product using the included tools in about 15 mins and was outside cutting my palm trees in no time at all. I have several very tall palm trees in my yard and one was full of dead hanging hard brown frawns. This tool was cutting them off so fast I had to watch out for them falling so fast.

I have no idea how this saw performs on other types of trees but for palm trees it is simply amazing and if you have ever cut palm trees you know how hard it can be to find any decent tools for the task and this saw will cut right up to the tree; no thorny thick stems sticking out anymore.

The gardeners want way too much money for trimming now. This tool cost me less than hiring gardeners for a single trimming session and now I can save money and take no time at all trimming my palm trees.

Seriously, if you have palm trees and want to trim them yourself (providing you feel comfortable climbing up a ladder because palm trees get pretty tall) then you will love this tool.

Review by David for Earthwise PS40008 8-Inch 6 amp Electric Telescopic Pole Saw with 3-Position Head and 10-Foot Reach
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This saw has worked out great for my needs. Easy to assemble, just add chain saw oil (doesn’t come with it), plug in your outdoor extension cord and go to work. I used it to trim my mesquite tree with some branches over 5 inches in diameter. Good reach ability when fully extended and not to hard to handle even though the balance is not perfect. I’m totally satisfied with the saw.

Review by Ibolya Haigis for Earthwise PS40008 8-Inch 6 amp Electric Telescopic Pole Saw with 3-Position Head and 10-Foot Reach
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First of all to the people that complained abut the tool doesnt cut:

mount the chain the way it should be and it does (hint: turning direction of the Motor)

This tool isnt for the faint of heart, you need strength to keep it working when fully pulled out.

It cuts like a dream and I had no problem what so ever to cut ANY size branch of my trees.

100% perfect buy

Review by William K. Cooper for Earthwise PS40008 8-Inch 6 amp Electric Telescopic Pole Saw with 3-Position Head and 10-Foot Reach
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I’ve been bitten many time by cheap tools, but took a chance on this one because of the reviews. Glad I did.

Saw arrived today. Per reviews, instructions are not very good, but assembly was quick and simple. Just study the tiny diagrams and make sure you understand them before starting in. (I bet that the reviewer who said the saw did not cut well installed the chain backwards.)

After assembly, tried saw on some low limbs in a cluster of low decorative trees. It would have been nearly impossible to reach them with a regular saw. The pole saw made it easy. I could reach in from the side and move forward as I cut/removed each target limb. It is a small saw, but handled the small to medium limbs well. Not as fast as a bigger saw, but it’s a small electric inexpensive tool. The automatic oiler seemed to work just fine.

I did not cut anything high, but did lift it up. Yes, it takes a lot of strength. Any pole saw does. In the fall, I will use it for higher work and just take whatever time is needed, resting when the old arms give out (I’m 71.)

My first impression of the quality is that it is better than expected. If experience changes that impression, I will update the review.