Thread: Table Saw for DIY

Thanks for the picture!

yeah, being so compact is definitely a big +

Can anyone recommend a saw blade

to go with the table saw?

I understand that the blades that come with the saw are not very good.

I know absolutely nothing about blades and which brands/types are good.

somebody has suggested Freud blades are they any good?

I'm still using Ozito 60T blades on my mitre saw Hey, it came with 3 of them - can't bring myself to just throw them out, though after tonight cross-cutting spotted gum I'm reconsidering.

I'm happy enough with the rip blades that came with my Bosch, but I believe these have been recommended for ripping:

https://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-2...blade_p6240122

Other options in the 235mm blade with 40 teeth for ripping from Bunnies:

https://www.bunnings.com.au/diablo-2...blade_p6370356

https://www.bunnings.com.au/irwin-23...blade_p6370774

Originally Posted by NathanaelBC

235mm blade with 40 teeth for ripping

thanks for that some body suggested that teeth are important in saw blades (not sure why)


I just found this link.
Tips for Picking Saw Blades - by knotscott @ LumberJocks.com ~ woodworking community

which seems to be quite a comprehensive guide to blades... A lot to read through!!!

I think from the three links you showed me the makita looks the best & affordable.

I recently purchased a portable TS and got the Dewalt DWE7491 with the DWE74911 fold up trolley. It's great, plenty of power, compact, stable and accurate and has a 32" rip capacity. It takes a little while to assemble, set up properly and find all of the stash points under the table for the various included accessories but it's perfect for my off-site needs. Light enough for one man to easily lift into a vehicle too.

The blades that Dewalt has been making lately for construction quality work are quite good and pretty durable. For finer work I use Freud or Tenryu blades.

I had a Triton for many years. It had a Makita 5900B (the Makita 5900B saw, will along with cockroaches, be the only thing certain to survive in the event of an all-out nuclear war-absolutely unbreakable) saw strapped under it, with a saw stabilising bracket to hold it steady. And I used this set up to restore two houses and to make untold items of furniture and toys. Then 4 years ago I got a proper table saw. And of course the dedicated table saw is much better. Now my son has the Triton and he is doing up his house with it.

But if I was starting out again with nothing but a hand saw I would not be getting a Triton. They have simply become way too expensive. By the time you get a decent saw, which is then trapped under the table and effectively out of action for anything else, and the saw table and stand, you will have spent at least as much, probably more, than you could pay for one of these portable table saws. Not only that for around $800 you can start purchasing a decent second hand cast iron table saw, which is better than the Triton and the portable versions.

If you have $600 and you think that by saving, selling the children, offering your unwanted organs on the internet or some other means, you could save an extra few hundred, it might be worthwhile waiting until you can shop for a used dedicated cast iron saw, unless of course space and portability are a requirement. Even then, you can put a table saw on wheels and push it aside when not required.

Sorry don't know why I looked up and linked to all 235mm blades, you want 254 x 25 mm in your GTS 10 J

Also, just FYI all the saw blades on Timbecon are 30 mm bore so you'll need the 30.0 - 25.4 mm bush for the GTS 10 J (16th from the top):

https://www.timbecon.com.au/sawing/c...w-blade-bushes

You also have this option which looks very much like the Ryobi you linked to originally except the fence looks a little more robust. Timbecon are in Perth somewhere.
The other thing you might consider down the track is a blade for ripping and one for crosscutting. Around 30 teeth for ripping and 80 teeth for crosscutting. Each will do the job of the other, but you get a better result if you use the correct one for the task.

How do adjust the blade angle on the Bosch GTS 10J? Is there a wheel that you wind to change the angle or do you unlock a shaft then physically lift to the correct angle then lock again?
Cheers

Originally Posted by Lappa

How do adjust the blade angle on the Bosch GTS 10J? Is there a wheel that you wind to change the angle or do you unlock a shaft then physically lift to the correct angle then lock again?

Unlock with the lever behind the height adjustment wheel, but make sure you've removed the giant white zip tie holding the saw in the 90° position for transport!

This video gives a pretty good review of the saw.

I think I'd prefer an adjustment that you can make minute changes with, but I guess thats only a available on larger professional table saws.
Is there any real advantage, apart from an extra 200w, in going for the bigger Bosch GTS 10XC?

Originally Posted by Treecycle

You also have this option which looks very much like the Ryobi you linked to originally except the fence looks a little more robust. Timbecon are in Perth somewhere.
The other thing you might consider down the track is a blade for ripping and one for crosscutting. Around 30 teeth for ripping and 80 teeth for crosscutting. Each will do the job of the other, but you get a better result if you use the correct one for the task.

Originally Posted by Treecycle

This video gives a pretty good review of the saw.

Wow thanks for this. Timbecon's worksite saw is definetley a game changer!!

good idea for the saw blades aswel.

Also thanks for the video!!

Originally Posted by NathanaelBC

Sorry don't know why I looked up and linked to all 235mm blades, you want 254 x 25 mm in your GTS 10 J

Also, just FYI all the saw blades on Timbecon are 30 mm bore so you'll need the 30.0 - 25.4 mm bush for the GTS 10 J (16th from the top):

https://www.timbecon.com.au/sawing/c...w-blade-bushes

what is 'bush' would I need to get this if I went for the Bosch? ... more things to consider...

also whats the view on the MICROJIG GRR-RIPPER?? Is it worth the $150 odd carbatec want for it?

https://www.carbatec.com.au/health-s...lock-incl-dvd#