Thread: Carbatec 250mm Cabinet Saw - Feedback?

Welcome to the forum. I’m sure someone will be along to give advice to your query.

Ross

Cheers for the welcome.

Got a response from Carbatec, they are setting one up in the Perth store this week so i guess its a new model...

I have a 10" Carbatec table saw. Mine doesn't accept dado blades. I wish it did.
If that may be important to you, ask the question.
Still happy with it as a table saw though. Light years ahead of a Triton re ease of use, accuracy, noise.
You are going to need a dust extractor, if'n ya don't have one.

Hey Hardwoody,

As near as I can tell from my own hunting around, the Carbatec saw is a rebadged 'Harvey HW110LC-30 Tablesaw' (which you also won't find much on the net either, but is available in Australia). If you want to check out some reviews, search for the G0833P that Grizzly sell in USA (as it is the same saw just with a Grizzly paintjob/badge).

The Carbatec saw looks to have a much nicer blade guard (with anti-kickback pawls) than the Harvey, and the 4 versions that Carbatec have only differ in rip width (760mm or 1260mm) and fence type (dual sided plastic HDPE or single sided aluminum extrusion).

As for how it compares to other saws, the Jet looks more like a contractor/hybrid style saw (about 100kg lighter, smaller motor, open stand). The Hafco ST-254 looks nice, aluminum fence rail, but micro-adjustable. Similar motor. Biggest difference is right-tilt blade (some people prefer left), and doesn't appear to support dado-stack blades.

For what it's worth, I ordered the TS-C250P-30TG this morning after seeing your post (the last time I checked Carbatec, they didn't have them as an item), so I will tell you what I think next week when it arrives

The reason there is no one here that can comment on the saw as these are new to the market, only having arrived recently. There are some nice features on them, one of them being a 2.5HP motor, so you are not limited by needing a 15amp power pint that 3HP machines need.

The riving knife has a tool-less quick change, I too have seen them and am impressed, and if I didn't already have a saw in my shed, I would pick one of these up.

Cheers guys, let us know the initial thoughts Scott.

Spoke to Carbatec today and as they have not got around to setting one of these up in the shop they said the sale price will be valid post EOFY to allow inspection prior to ordering which was good of them! Hopefully pick one up in a couple weeks.

Originally Posted by HardWoody

Cheers guys, let us know the initial thoughts Scott.

Spoke to Carbatec today and as they have not got around to setting one of these up in the shop they said the sale price will be valid post EOFY to allow inspection prior to ordering which was good of them! Hopefully pick one up in a couple weeks.

I am surprised they don't have one on display, though as they are a new product, and you're on the other side of the country from head office, I can see why.

I doubt you'd be sorry, they look good, Good build and engineering.

I'm really keen to know thoughts from more experienced people also. I'm in the market for my first real table saw I've only ever used a shocking ryobi portable job. Also being in Perth I like the idea of having a carbatec store nearby for help and service. I wouldn't know what to really look for when making an informed decision.

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Hi there

I have also been looking at this saw for the workshop build, but in the 30" Hi Lo fence option. If you do get one I would be interested to see how you go. I wont get anywhere near a Carbatec until October so wont be able to check one out until then.

I too am running the trusty Triton but really want to upgrade to something with a better fence system. My triton will probably live out its days as a jobsite saw on our rural block.

I had a Carbatec table saw before, it was not called TS-C250P, it was named something else back then (2009-2010?), it was my first table saw.

as a table saw, it cuts. and thats about it, its quite solid. cast iron table tops. I think it was a well built machine but if you can find second hand, go for it. looking back I bought it new and I think I paid $1700NZD? I dont think you will go wrong with 2nd hand. there is not a lot of moving components so chances are you will be fine, you gotta ask the owner why are they selling it.

I sold it in 2013 when I upgraded to a Robland combination machine.

Yer Saw is really good, have only used it a few times so far its been a pleasure. Real solid construction and accurate adjustments which hold true. Only thing i have faulted so far is the lack of available riving knife accessories. one supplied is too wide for a thin kerf blade but nothing you cant make up with some scrape metal i guess.

As Scott mentioned this saw is just a rebadged Carbatec generic, but looking at other named reviews they all over whelming positive for the $$, i would buy again tomorrow.

Much more solid than the previous 10" model Carbatec used to sell.

Sorry for not getting back sooner, but been having too much fun making stuff with my new TS-C250P-30TG Took a little while to get dialed in initially, but now everything is square and true, it is an awesome saw for the money. Had some 'fun' making zero-clearance plates for it, but they turned out great in the end (might have to take some photos if anyone is interested). I have a CMT dado stack in the mail, and I can't wait to test it on my current purchase-justifying-wife-suggested bookcase project. It appears very well built, the fence is super-solid, and the table top is very-well ground. Motor is quiet (compared to a Triton saw), minimal vibration, and has cut through everything I have sent through it like butter.

I did splurge on some new blades, and found exactly what HardWoody said:

Originally Posted by HardWoody

Only thing i have faulted so far is the lack of available riving knife accessories. one supplied is too wide for a thin kerf blade but nothing you cant make up with some scrape metal i guess.

The supplied splitter and guard is 0.1" thick, and only suitable for 0.102" to 0.126" kerf blades (according to the safety info on them). I went one step further than some scrap metal though, I spent a few days drawing the knife and guard in CAD, and then had a local engineering firm laser cut them out of 2mm steel. They now work perfectly with the 2.2mm and 2.53mm Diablo blades that I bought.

If anyone is interested, I have both the DXF files, and also 5 'spare' riving knives and guard splitters, of which I'm sure some kind of arrangement can be found for, if someone needs a thin-kerf compatible setup for this saw (or the Harvey badged versions).

My poor Triton is now gathering dust in the corner, and will hopefully find a new home soon, as space is a premium in my 'shed'.

I'm about to pull the trigger and tossing up between three saws.

The carbatec TS-C250P-30HL, harvey HW110LGE-30or the laguna F3.

The prices are about the same.

Im in qld so the harvey would be shipped from NSW. I'm lead to believe the harvey is the better of the three because of the triple v belt. Is slippage a problem with single belt? I believe they all have quick release riving knives. So my decision has almost come down to reputation and the motor/belt. A 15A circuit wont be too difficult to install (family electrician) so this isnt a concern. Is the extra 0.5hp desirable? Or is 2.5A more than sufficient? I'm still leaning towards the harvey but if the carbatec is a competitor then I'll go with local. I've discounted the laguna as it seems the harvey is competitive to their platinum which is much more expensive.. even though the laguna is a very nice saw they seem to be pricey.

Any advice you can provide on the carbatec to persuade me would be happy. I'll go and take a look at one today/tomorrow.

Hi Zancs

If you take the Laguna out of the equation you are really comparing a 2.5hp Grizzly machine with a 3hp Grizzly machine. Tim the Tool Man would say more power, and if the 15A circuit is no problem for you then I would do it. I think that the capability to run 15A will be the decider to which machine is purchased.

Regards
Graham