Thread: Luna W59 had to go....heartbroken, need help...

Originally Posted by doggadog

We are moving and the Luna would not be able to fit in the new garage...so I`m heartbroken as it had to go. Now I need a portable saw bench and really don`t like what I see. I`ll only want to spend less that $1k.....I want one that I can wheel in and out quite easily. Any suggestions. Considering the Bosch GTS 10J with stand. There is a mob in Tuggerah, Central coast, NSW that sell a machine (10") but unless you go down there you have no idea what it`s like. Again...any suggestions appreciated....thanks.

What about a contractor saw on wheels. Carbatec sell one for about $900. Add a mobile base and for about $1000 you have a usable saw that you can move about.

What have you done with the old Luna ? ....I know someone who probably want it.

thanks Chook. I have had a quick look at a couple of saws. The Bosch GTS 10J and the cheaper Makita. Neither really appeal but at a pinch I`d go for the Bosch. I hadn`t considered the Carbatek...might try to get a look at one.

As for the Luna.....he`s gone.........just about gave it away.....but couldn`t afford to be stuck with it in the new smaller garage....daym.

The contractor saws from Carbatec have a proper cast iron top. Some of the cheaper saws don't have the best of fences but they can be upgraded in time to something decent (eg an align a rip fence) and that is not possible on the sorts of saws you mention. Most contractor saws use an induction motor which drives the blade via a pulley. And this is a much quieter system than a direct drive bush motor.

That said if your budget can stretch by a few hundred dollars you can get a really good cabinet saw from GPW for about $1375. They don't take up any more room than any of the other saws you are thinking about

thanks for the info. You are right...I`m not too keen on a cheap saw...just want one to do the job. Pretty hard after having the Luna. Being a retired woodwork teacher, I`m used to a good saw bench and it will be hard if I go for an aluminium topped one. I`ll look at the carba tec and the GPW.

Are you doing sheet work? If so a good circular saw and rail system might be a worthwhile investment. The Festool saws are very popular and leave an edge finish similar to a scribing blade saw.

Perhaps a mix of the two types would minimise losing the best qualities of the Luna.

I`d buy the carba tec ---650, but I think it may be too big and heavy to fit in a small double car garage. Regarding sheet work...I will do a little bit...melamine etc but 90% of work will be solid timber...ie, picture framing, small cabinetwork as a retired fiddler/DIY fool .

Has anyone got the Bosch 10J saw????..... and what do you think of it.

I just had a good look at the GPW site and their saw. Not bad. Wonder what delivery costs would be like???? anyone know...

Originally Posted by doggadog

I`d buy the carba tec ---650, but I think it may be too big and heavy to fit in a small double car garage. Regarding sheet work...I will do a little bit...melamine etc but 90% of work will be solid timber...ie, picture framing, small cabinetwork as a retired fiddler/DIY fool .

Has anyone got the Bosch 10J saw????..... and what do you think of it.

I just had a good look at the GPW site and their saw. Not bad. Wonder what delivery costs would be like???? anyone know...

I suspect that Gary Pye at GPW would know.

ah, yeah, you would be correct there and I will contact him about it. The carba tec is looking more like it might be the one though. I`m not sure it has the cast iron table though. Not too big and I can go to Sydney to pick it up. Hopefully there is a roller/castor type base for it so I can wheel it out when needed. More homework to do yet.

Then there is the SB-12 at Hare and Forbes.....looks alright too.....anyone got one?