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Little Nelly I am having trouble find a good table saw?
February 26th, 1999 04:46 PM
I am looking for a table saw. I would like a bench top one, because of the price. I don't know if it has enough room an them. Please help
CPTD I am having trouble find a good table saw?
April 25th, 1999 06:51 PM
Pick a 10" saw, with cast iron table wings. Make sure the miter guage slots are parallel to the blade, and that you can zero the blade miter adjustment. Also, check to see whether the rip fence can be adjusted to square it to the blade. (That's all the basic stuff) After you settle on a saw, you can build a table or work bench to set it in. Use either 3/4" or 1" plywood for stability, and ensure the saw top is level with the bench top.
Offroad I am having trouble find a good table saw?
September 7th, 1999 08:27 PM
First of all the type,size and style of tool depends on what it will be used for. Bench top table saws would be OK for rough cutting but that is about it. They are too light and have too much vibration and are not accurate enough for anything else, and that includes every brand sold reguardless of the price.
1962 I am having trouble find a good table saw?
October 18th, 1999 08:39 AM
If your still looking for a tablesaw, you should be glad you didn't buy a benchtop. I have been doing carpentry for twenty years and a decent tablesaw tops the list of tools to have. I have a Craftsman which is simular to the Craftman #22831. This is a reliable saw and the extra cost is well worth it. Check it out
http://www2.sears.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=164633&prmenbr=6970
Adam Chamberlain I am having trouble find a good table saw?
March 24th, 2004 08:02 PM
Bench top table saws are always made of light weight aluminum, have universal motors that use carbon brushes($130 - $350). These models are entry level tools.
I would strongly suggest investing in a heavier cast iron model saw that uses a good strong induction motor (no brushes).
Contractor's saws are supplied with sheet metal stands. And, with enough help, are considered portable. A good cast iron contractor's saw will do a wide variety of woodworking cutting ($500 - $1000).
If you are doing industrial shop work you may wish to invest in a Cabinet saw. These things are work horses that start in the 3 hp power range and require a separate 220 volt circuit. These saws are not designed to be portable. But, they are incredibly powerful and will hold their accuracy longer without adjustment than Contractor's saws (> $1500).
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