Thread: Best table saw 1.5k

Ian, those are great options, thanks. I do have a sliding compound mitre saw...I bought a 909 one from Masters. I don't really like it. For the life of me, I can't get it to cut straight. Always seems a bit off. My homemade table saw is actually way more accurate than it.

My girlfriend's dad is a bit of a woodworker, too. He just bought a little Aldi table saw/ mitre saw combo that he insisted I borrow, so I'm hoping against hope that it might actually be precise enough to do a small little jobs I have in mind. Gonna bust it out later and have a play.

But I think the idea of getting my electricity sorted is a good one, except that I rent, and I'm not sure I'd be allowed to go messing about with power in the shed (by shed, I mean...tiny boiler room where I make furniture that's bigger than the actual space I'm in!).

Ah, Ian...I just noticed it's an extension lead you're referring to. In which case, yeah...that could be a great option! Will defo look into that, thanks!!

I would definitely consider the Harvey HW110HB-30 (http://www.majorwoodworking.com.au/h...b-30-tablesaw/). I have the next model up (3hp) which needs 15amp, but the one above is 2hp and 10amp I believe. The build quality from Harvey is excellent. I got mine from Getwoodworking in Williamstown.

Just a heads up on extension leads and big saws - it's a good idea to get a heavy duty one to minimise voltage drop over any distance. ie don't use that lightweight $7 cord from the Reject Shop, get a heavy duty one (preferably a 1.5mm core, but I'm not sure if they are available off the shelf with 10 amp plugs).

Originally Posted by Master Splinter

Just a heads up on extension leads and big saws - it's a good idea to get a heavy duty one to minimise voltage drop over any distance. ie don't use that lightweight $7 cord from the Reject Shop, get a heavy duty one (preferably a 1.5mm core, but I'm not sure if they are available off the shelf with 10 amp plugs).

1.5mm leads are readily available. You can get them as heavy duty and extra heavy duty, the difference between them is the thickness of the outside plastic coating to my understanding. I use 1.5mm 10meter leads for my 3hp dusty on a 10amp circuit, and a 10meter 1.5mm 15amp lead for 3.5hp panel saw and 3hp combo planer/jointer. Hasnt given me any trouble yet....eventually ill probaby burn a circuit.

Binary, that Harvey looks sensational. Defo adding that to the list of potentials.

There is also the Laguna Fusion 10" saw, which from what I can see, gets very good reviews. Its on my want list.

Its a little out of your price range (Gregory Machinery's website says $1,800), although I'm not sure how much movement is in that.

Originally Posted by zoovegroover

Binary, that Harvey looks sensational. Defo adding that to the list of potentials.

Indeed, I think it would be a great unit for the money and I doubt it would ever limit you. There is a thread here with some more information https://www.woodworkforums.com/f171/harvey-hw110hb-30-tablesaw-181169

Back when the Laguna Fusion was under $1500 I would have said it was saw to get, as I_wanna_Shed mentioned. By all reports (and a brief inspection at the wood working show) it is a great saw. In fact it was the saw I was set on buying but by the time I had saved up and was ready to buy, the AUD had turned bad and its price had gone up so it was pushing $2000 shipped from Greg Mach QLD, and no better picking up from Woodworking Warehouse in Melb. For the same money I decided on the Harvey HW110LGE-30 (which is believed to be the same saw as the Laguna Platinum). Just my thoughts anyway.

Originally Posted by zoovegroover

Nice looking saw, Sloth. Will def look into that one. Don't have 3 phase power, unfortunately. But second hand is an option, too. Will keep an eye out. Fun hobby I'm finding this, but damn expensive!

Good saw for its price......had mine now for past 2 years or so.....
Here's my review if interested....... https://www.woodworkforums.com/f171/sb-12-woodman-cabinet-148542

Good luck with your purchase