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  1. 25th February 2018, 09:04 PM #1
    skara
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    Default Quick advice TS-222

    Gday all,

    Real quick one I am in the process of building my new shed and migrating all my tools back to there rightful home however the one tool I need to upgrade is my table saw which is currently a POS contractor that I wont even waste my time mentioning or better yet yours

    I have seen a Woodman TS222 with sliding table for sale for just over 1K and looks to be in ok condition however I was hoping to get some advice before driving out to have a look at it and as I am unable to find any old manuals (links if you know where I can get one) not to sure about it. I'm not in a huge rush as plans for the new workshop are being approved with the local counsel and construction wont start until around August, that being said am I better off holding off and and spending a bit more?

    240V 2.2KW unit

    Please let me know any pro's or con's or anything to look out for?

    Thanks
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  3. 26th February 2018, 10:42 PM #2
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    Looks exactly the same as the old TruPro we had at work.

    If the fence is the same as the one here 12" Tilt arbour saw then I'd have a look at replacing it with something better; I could never get it to clamp square to the blade, but it didn't matter as ours was just used as a breakdown rip saw.

    Don't know anything about the sliding table, the rest of it is a good solid machine.
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  4. 27th February 2018, 12:56 AM #3
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    Thanks for the feedback
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  5. 1st March 2018, 12:50 AM #4
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    Well I take it either I'm either asking a numpty question or its a crap saw 1000 views and 1 reply after all. Ill just save up a few more dollars and hold out. Cheers Elanjacobs appreciated mate
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  6. 1st March 2018, 07:44 AM #5
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    Maybe just no one else has one
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  7. 1st March 2018, 09:05 AM #6
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    I believe this is an MBS 300, branded as a Woodman. I have the same saw branded as a TruPro sold by Gregory Machinery, I have the sliding table on mine. I find it a good saw for what I do, mainly breaking down bigger pieces that I have milled into smaller useable pieces for projects, I find it accurate enough for my work. I break down the odd sheet of ply and MDF as well.

    Search for MBS 300 on this forum, and google "mbs 300 review", you should get plenty of info.
    ​Brad.
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  8. 22nd May 2019, 09:17 PM #7
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    Hey Skara, did you end up buying the TS222? Cheers
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