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    Default Table saw -v- Band saw

    Further to Flats' topic, I'm thinking a 14'' band saw would perform most tasks of a table saw in the 'toys to small tables' type of range and allow some "scroll" work too.
    Has this been debated already? where?

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    This applies only to small work.

    Yes the bandsaw is more versatile, but it will not leave as clean a surface when ripping, and there will be a greater degree of work (planing, sanding, scraping) afterwards.

    Regards from Perth

    Derek

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    I've been a pro table saw person for some time but have recently aquired a nice bandsaw & kan see why a lot of people like them.
    It comes down to a couple of things.
    table saw
    much better finish
    much wider riping & crosscutting ability
    can do non thru sawing finctions
    band saw
    nowhere near as prone to throwing things at you
    much less violent action
    free hand sawing possible & safe
    greater depth of cut
    smaller foot print
    quieter

    the band saw is a wonderfull device & has many things going for it but I'd still buy a table saw first.
    there are things each can do that the other simply has no hope in the world of doing.
    hoe this helps
    cheers

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    Thanks for that food for thought.
    I s'pose when I look into that night course I'll be able to compare.

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