Cpd Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I recently did a lot of research into buying a table saw, my basic criteria was Semi portable but not light weight The ability to cut up to 75mm thick timber Be able to cut up to 45 degree angles Be within sight of £500 Have a good quality fence and produce accurate cuts There is more but thats the basics, I purchased a Bosch GTS 10 XC Professional Table Saw 240 V For just over £500 and after setting it up and doing a few trial cuts its motor lost all power and that was that..... I have contacted Amazon and they will take it back, pay for the return postage and give a full refund, i feel like i just dodged a bullet as if this had happened after 30 days it would have all been a lot more complicated. I had read on a review that this could happen but put it down to a one off problem and felt that a +£500 pound saw from Bosch would be a serious bit off kit.... So i am feeling a bit deflated after all my researching led me to this. So do you know off or own a quality table saw that meets this criteria and would you recommend it ? I would be very grateful for any good recommendations from personal experience. How and where i buy it from are now also a concern and maybe i would be best to get such a big item through a local dealer rather than over the internet. Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alphonsox Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Not sure if it meets all your criteria but I have a Triton WCA201 workbench with Triton saw - Very solid, just about portable and highly recommended. http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB/Product/Workcentre Systems/Workcentre Systems/WCA201 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichS Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I have an Elu flip saw, must have had it at least 20 years, probably more, and it still works fine. Can be used as a rip or a crosscut so very handy. I think Elu may have been taken over by DeWalt now but if the quality is still the same certainly one worth looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Most joiners I know are using either Makita, or Milwaukee. No idea of price though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSharp01 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Get a second hand industrial machine as if you want to rip through (or across) 75mm timber you will need a couple of Kw at least, few skil type saws will go upto 75mm anyway and when you tilt a table saw (or any saw for that matter) over the depth diminishes so if you want to cut 75mm at 45 degrees you will need about 110mm of blade depth, so at least a 305mm blade I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crofter Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Mine's an Elektra Beckum (now Metabo) very powerful but more of a site saw than a carpentry tool. The fence is only fixed at one end and will wobble a mm if pushed, so tolerances are a bit rough. Rips through wood up to 85mm thick. Not sure about new price, mine was £150 second hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I have the Axminster TS-200 on a Ryobi stand. Has a nice induction motor which is quiet. Only issue is the T slots which are non standard size. Would consider the bigger TS-250 is buying again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I'm all makita for everything except my chopsaw. I bought the Dewalt DWS 780xps shadow line and it's been a beast. I'd instantly recommend a Dewalt unit but you've got to love this makita one for the price and 12" blade. Im putting that in my wish list. Time to sell the other kidney ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oz07 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Recently bought a makita planer and it was no good. Returned under warranty after 4 months and refund taken. Went back to Bosch. I'm not loyal to any manufacturer but didn't give me a good impression Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Nickfromwales said: I'm all makita for everything except my chopsaw. I bought the Dewalt DWS 780xps shadow line and it's been a beast. I'd instantly recommend a Dewalt unit but you've got to love this makita one for the price and 12" blade. Im putting that in my wish list. Time to sell the other kidney ? I hate you... I didn't need that til I saw the price reduction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Tell me about it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpd Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) Taking everything on board, thanks for all the sugestions and keep them coming if you have something to add. I think a table saw is a vital piece of kit and many people on this site will either need one at some point or have one and its great to be able to hear people veiws to help with the decision making. Just to add, i already have a makita LS1216 compound mitre saw and am personally only looking for a table saw for ripping material down. Edited February 25, 2017 by Cpd Adding information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Just to add my thoughts, I find an induction motor quieter and user friendly and I have this table saw and it's great for ripping down. As someone else said not mm perfect for cabinet making but it is a site saw not a precision cabinet making cast iron saw that would cost much much more. http://www.screwfix.com/p/scheppach-hs120-0-315mm-table-saw-240v/85501 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 6 hours ago, Oz07 said: Recently bought a makita planer and it was no good. Returned under warranty after 4 months and refund taken. Went back to Bosch. I'm not loyal to any manufacturer but didn't give me a good impression My makita planer is nearly 4 years old, does a 25mm rebate with 4mm cut depth. It's still going flat out and never missed a beat. Things a damn animal. Tres bien ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Cpd said: Taking everything on board, thanks for all the sugestions and keep them coming if you have something to add. I think a table saw is a vital piece of kit and many people on this site will either need one at some point or have one and its great to be able to hear people veiws to help with the decision making. Just to add, i already have a makita LS1216 compound mitre saw and am personally only looking for a table saw for ripping material down. For £350 for the one I linked, what you waiting for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 15 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: For £350 for the one I linked, what you waiting for? I just wish I could think of an excuse to buy that, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, Steptoe said: I just wish I could think of an excuse to buy that, I'm wracking my brains for both of us as we speak. Somethings gonna give. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 It's not as if it's small enough that she wouldn't notice it in the shed, Had my bench radial drill for for nearly a year before she noticed, as I had stuff stacked against it when not in use, But I'd think she'd notice a BFO bench saw, All suggestions welcome @Nickfromwales A week ago I could have said it was for the built in wardrobes, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I'm lucky. I've got a unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) I may have posted this before on Ebuild, but my former Fred Dibnah style Traction Engine owning neighbour got himself a table saw in 4 easy steps. 1 Get table 2 Get saw - circular 3 Cut slot in table using saw 4 Attach saw under table poking through slot. Simples. Edited February 25, 2017 by Ferdinand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Ferdinand said: I may have posted this before on Ebuild, but my former Fred Dibnah style Traction Engine owning neighbour got himself a table saw in 4 easy steps. 1 Get table 2 Get saw - circular 3 Cut slot in table using saw 4 Attach saw under table poking through slot. Simples. mmmmm, there is a slight flaw in that idea, where do you park the traction engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) He built a huge engine shed . It was actually two engines. Edited February 26, 2017 by Ferdinand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 27 minutes ago, Ferdinand said: He built a huge engine shed . It was actually two engines. I'm just jealous, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) The somewhat high value of Traction Engines was a surprise to me. It is on a house scale of prices. http://prestonservices.co.uk/item/ruston-proctor-traction-engine/ I always wondered if there was a business in it, but I suspect that having something made is eye watering. You probably need in house lathes and water cutting. Ferdinand Edited February 26, 2017 by Ferdinand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I got my table saw for free, it was left buy a builder who went bust, I wrote to his company address with a list of everything he'd left on site and gave them notice that if it wasnt removed it would be disposed of. I never got a reply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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