Thread: Budget Table saws

On the phone waiting to find out if it is a 10 amp plug or a 15amp will let you all know.

Well I rang two different companies and one said it was 15amps and I would need to use an extension cord that takes 15 amp and gives you a 10 amp plug ???????
The other person said it would be 10 amp because it is used on construction sites and that it would be domestic power plugs and that it might be 15 amps in USA.
Now I'm confused?
Makita or Dewalt,if I go for a dewalt,I would have to find an extra $230 and loose a bit of cutting depth 79mm to the Makita's 90.5mm?

Is the Dewalt a better saw than the Makita?
Like I said now I'm confused.

Ozzie

Most universal motors start off as looking like a dead short so the inrush starting current is normally 2X the operating current, a second or two is no big deal.

I'm pleased that nobody mentioned the Ryobi 10" t/s. For $100Cdn, perfect for use every 6 months. Otherwise a POS for dust control.
Have yet to solve the puzzle but you have to keep your hand on the fence when you start
to keep the fence from getting bucked off the rails and into the blade.
DeWalt in Canada has a good reputation.

I have the DWE7491, which is the slightly larger model, and it has a standard plug.

Originally Posted by ozzielee303

Well I rang two different companies and one said it was 15amps and I would need to use an extension cord that takes 15 amp and gives you a 10 amp plug ???????
The other person said it would be 10 amp because it is used on construction sites and that it would be domestic power plugs and that it might be 15 amps in USA.
Now I'm confused?

in the US and Canada, the saw is 15 Amp -- and 110 volt, giving 1650 watts.
In Australia with our 240 volt supply, 1650 / 1700 watts equates to about 7 amps, or a standard domestic 10A plug.

Could BBT be importing US 110V tools? very, very naughty if they are.

Originally Posted by ozzielee303

Makita or Dewalt, if I go for a dewalt, I would have to find an extra $230 and loose a bit of cutting depth 79mm to the Makita's 90.5mm?

Is the Dewalt a better saw than the Makita?
Like I said now I'm confused.

The DeWalt definitely has the better fence.

as a saw (= table with a motorised saw blade), I don't think there's much in it. For me the additional 11-12 mm of depth of cut at 90 degrees was not a decision criteria. But I was also paying around $400 less than what the Aus asking price is, and less than what I'd seen the MLT-100 selling for locally.

Aust Wood Review gave the Makita a good rap.

You may have some interest in this - Makita MLT100 1500w contractors table saw
Potentially a good buy if you've got someone that could pick it up for you.

Originally Posted by ian

in the US and Canada, the saw is 15 Amp -- and 110 volt, giving 1650 watts.
In Australia with our 240 volt supply, 1650 / 1700 watts equates to about 7 amps, or a standard domestic 10A plug.

Could BBT be importing US 110V tools? very, very naughty if they are.

The DeWalt definitely has the better fence.

as a saw (= table with a motorised saw blade), I don't think there's much in it. For me the additional 11-12 mm of depth of cut at 90 degrees was not a decision criteria. But I was also paying around $400 less than what the Aus asking price is, and less than what I'd seen the MLT-100 selling for locally.

Aust Wood Review gave the Makita a good rap.

Well mate
Going by the lady I rang this arvo she said it was 15 amp so maybe they are importing them from the US?

Well I reckon I will just go with the Makita,it is in stock at my local Bunnings (160km away) I'll go down when I have the money for it(soon) and enough to go to get a decent blade for it.

I also read the Aust Wood Review,you are right they gave it a good rap.

Cheers.

Originally Posted by aldav

You may have some interest in this - Makita MLT100 1500w contractors table saw
Potentially a good buy if you've got someone that could pick it up for you.

Yeah good one that is,but have no one down that way
I'll get it from my local Bunnings store in Bairnsdale,when I'm down there next,once I have the money together.
Thanks mate

Originally Posted by ozzielee303

Thanks for the replies much appreciated.

If I get the Makita I have seen that you can put a 260mm saw blade in to give it a maximum cutting at 90 degrees 93mm,found that here Makita - 1500w 255mm Table Saw - MLT100 | Total Tools
Has anyone done that?

I will get a top notch blade for it,for general cutting and ripping what would you go with ?

Is the Dewalt DW745-XE a better saw? Bunnings have it for $849???


Thanks again for everyone's help and answers

Cheers

Hi
I posted this the other day and was wanting to know if anyone has put a 260mm saw blade in their 254mm table saw?
would it be safe?

Cheers

I've been researching table saws under $1000, and after seeing a Makita MLT1000 in person I was turned right off it. The fence was terrible. There's also been lots of reports of faulty switches on more recently made models.

I own a fair bit of Makita gear, but that saw is one I'm steering clear of. I want a table saw to be dead accurate and reliable, I read too many reviews contrary to this to consider the Makita.

My research brought it down to the DeWalt or the Bosch GTS10J. And most reviews says they were pretty much on par. The Bosch is more portable (and can be stored on its side), while the DeWalt had a great fence (although all reviews says the Bosch fence was accurate or of the box as well).

As I'm tight for space, I've decided to go the Bosch. The only problem is shipping would be no less than $60, so I think I'll wait until I'm down in Melbourne next (I'm a country bum).

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Frankly, around the price range mentioned, I would be looking for a second hand machine. There must be good buys to be had, certainly far better machines than the ones discussed.

Regards from Perth

Derek

Originally Posted by ozzielee303

Well I rang two different companies and one said it was 15amps and I would need to use an extension cord that takes 15 amp and gives you a 10 amp plug ???????
The other person said it would be 10 amp because it is used on construction sites and that it would be domestic power plugs and that it might be 15 amps in USA.
Now I'm confused?
Makita or Dewalt,if I go for a dewalt,I would have to find an extra $230 and loose a bit of cutting depth 79mm to the Makita's 90.5mm?

Is the Dewalt a better saw than the Makita?
Like I said now I'm confused.

Ozzie

I had the Makita saw some time back and if you are prepared to spend some time doing a few mods to make it accurate then I think you'd be happy with it for the $$.

The other option that's been mentioned would be to look around for something secondhand!

Originally Posted by sean3047

I've been researching table saws under $1000, and after seeing a Makita MLT1000 in person I was turned right off it. The fence was terrible. There's also been lots of reports of faulty switches on more recently made models.

I own a fair bit of Makita gear, but that saw is one I'm steering clear of. I want a table saw to be dead accurate and reliable, I read too many reviews contrary to this to consider the Makita.

My research brought it down to the DeWalt or the Bosch GTS10J. And most reviews says they were pretty much on par. The Bosch is more portable (and can be stored on its side), while the DeWalt had a great fence (although all reviews says the Bosch fence was accurate or of the box as well).

As I'm tight for space, I've decided to go the Bosch. The only problem is shipping would be no less than $60, so I think I'll wait until I'm down in Melbourne next (I'm a country bum).

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Hi
I will go with the Makita,I know you think it is crappy,but that is all my budget will allow,I would like a Dewalt but a bit out of my budget that I can/allowed to spend
I have looked into it alot and think I can get the Makita to go pretty good for what I need it for or other alternative is a Triton work center 2nd hand.

Cheers

Originally Posted by jms_8087

I had the Makita saw some time back and if you are prepared to spend some time doing a few mods to make it accurate then I think you'd be happy with it for the $$.

The other option that's been mentioned would be to look around for something secondhand!

Hi
Yeah that is what I am thinking on this saw,that it could be good with a few mods.
I have been looking at 2nd hand saws but nothing close or in my price range just yet.
I have been thinking maybe get a 2nd hand Triton 2000 work center,there are few around.?

Cheers