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| 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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