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14th December 2005, 10:18 AM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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Yep, Tablesaws Again
OK, need options & opinions guys.
If you had say $3,000 to spend on a tablesaw, what would you buy?
I do a bit of everything - panel work (MDF, veneered board etc), solid timber etc. I don't need to handle full sheets - probably maximum 600x1200. Sliding table might be a good idea, but I don't want a monster machine. Single phase. Decent quality.
TSC-10HB might be an option - but not with just the 30" rails. I have 50" rails on the Biesemeyer on my current tablesaw - guess I could swap the setup with the TSC-10HB.
I was thinking more along the lines of a Jet or Delta or Elektra Beckum though - quality. Don't want to feel like replacing it 12 months from now.The Australian Woodworkers Database - over 3,500 Aussie Woods listed: http://www.aussiewoods.info/
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14th December 2005, 12:03 PM #2
Hi Darryl,
If I had the money and the space.. I would consider the Delta Unisaw or the Jet Version the JTAS10XL... See picture
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You could also think about the 12inch version of the Jet.. Although it is a bit more expensive. $3.5k I think from Gregory's in Brisbane. MWE don't normally stock it but I'm sure they would get you one with enough notice.
You could also have a look at the TSC-10HB's 12inch bigger brother..
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This saw is just over the $2k mark.. I know they have a sliding table available for it also..Last edited by GregLee; 13th June 2006 at 01:51 PM.
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14th December 2005, 12:08 PM #3
If you're simply after quality in a smaller saw. Then for around $2k I don't think you could beat the Jet Supersaw with or without the sliding table. I just wish my budget could have stretched that far..
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14th December 2005, 12:38 PM #4Don't want to feel like replacing it 12 months from now.
I would spend $1500 on a TSC-10HB and spend the other $1500 on a decent thicknesser or a drum sander or an 8" jointer or....."I don't practice what I preach because I'm not the kind of person I'm preaching to."
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14th December 2005, 01:23 PM #5Originally Posted by GregLee
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14th December 2005, 01:35 PM #6SENIOR MEMBER
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I'm actually contemplating a bit more than just the saw - possibly also upgrading my jointer and bandsaw as well. I think I'm pretty well decided on those though - Jet 6" jointer and a Jet 16" bandsaw (maybe the 18").
Whole thing might not happen yet, still deciding. I already have a full workshop - not much in the way of new machines that I want, this would be upgrading the current gear.
I think I'd like the Jet 10" JTAS10XL cabinet saw, but nobody seems to stock it any more. I've been thinking about the SuperSaw, so I'll take a look at one of those this Saturday. Seems a little less like a cabinet saw and more like a construction saw though
I've contemplated buying a combo jointer/thicknesser, but I've yet to find one that's 12" and affordable. Would save me some space in the workshop though - it's getting a little tight in there.The Australian Woodworkers Database - over 3,500 Aussie Woods listed: http://www.aussiewoods.info/
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14th December 2005, 01:40 PM #7Originally Posted by DarrylF
Just a thought.
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14th December 2005, 01:53 PM #8Originally Posted by Groggy
PM me if you're interested, Darryl...Retired member
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14th December 2005, 01:56 PM #9Originally Posted by DarrylF
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14th December 2005, 03:00 PM #10
Don't buy a 6" jointer (Jet or otherwise) unless you are really pressed for space (like moi )
Go the 8". Longer bed, wider cut, as you know, most boards are 200mm wide.
I'd echo Darren. Get the TSC10-HB, swap your Biesemeyer fence and rails and spend the leftover money on some new or upgraded kit.
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14th December 2005, 05:21 PM #11
The TS12R comes with the longer rails on the fence. I have had no trouble with it and I believe it is available with a sliding table.
DanIs there anything easier done than said?- Stacky. The bottom pub, Cobram.
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14th December 2005, 07:19 PM #12SENIOR MEMBER
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Groggy: I'd like to be spending $10k, but I just can't justify it I think $5k is the limit. Might just PM Mr Felder anyway - quality might just fit into the budget
Murray: Definitely don't want to go to one of the $1,000-odd combos - might be something of quality out there though. Would definitely save some space.
Craig: I'd like to go with a larger jointer, but I really don't have the room. The difference in table length between say a Jet 6" and a Jet 8" or Powermatic 6" is enough to take over the space my router table currently occupies. Really can't crowbar it in.The Australian Woodworkers Database - over 3,500 Aussie Woods listed: http://www.aussiewoods.info/
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14th December 2005, 10:09 PM #13Originally Posted by DarrylF
In that case, buy the Jet!
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14th December 2005, 10:43 PM #14GOLD MEMBER
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The new model Carbatec jointers and thicknessers are coming out on steel wheels. Might make storage a bit easier for you with the larger machines. If you are set on Jet then you could look at putting a wheel kit on them.
Cheers,
Rod
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14th December 2005, 11:27 PM #15
DarrylF,
you know it I know it. Lets go for the JET.
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