Advice needed on combi-saw

[wooded]

Hi Guys,

I just arrived from the Netherlands, and want to buy some tools.
To start with, I want a good saw. What I actually want is one of the two below:

a) a tablesaw (blade up) which I can change into a cutoff saw (blade down) by rotating my table upsidedown.

-or-

b) a cutoff saw that I can demount so i can use the saw as a a handsaw


Please advice on the above, I really don't know where to start my search, which shops to avoid, what brand (not) to buy, which one to buy, etc.
If you know the official names for the tools that I described above, please tell me, because I'm dutch, I do not know what they are called ... :confused:

I do not have a large budget, so please try to advice some cheaper tools as well :)

Thanks,
Totally Wooded

[Sturdee]

a) a tablesaw (blade up) which I can change into a cutoff saw (blade down) by rotating my table upsidedown.

-or-

b) a cutoff saw that I can demount so i can use the saw as a a handsaw



Eerst, welkom vriend.

Your needs would best be covered by a Triton workcentre. A great Aussie invention where the saw can be used in a TS mode or converted into a docking mode and the saw can be taken out and used for hand use and easily replaced.

Have a look at the Triton forum for more details.

Peter.

[wooded]

Your needs would best be covered by a Triton workcentre. A great Aussie invention where the saw can be used in a TS mode or converted into a docking mode and the saw can be taken out and used for hand use and easily replaced.

Have a look at the Triton forum for more details.

Peter.

Thanks vriend,

I am afraid this is a bit above my budget, the Triton2000WC alone is already a couple of 100 dollars ...:eek:
Let's say we forget about the 'table', and I want a cut-off saw with a removable handsaw? Does that exist? And which one is recommendable?

-Wooded

[fixer]

Try The Electra Beckum Flipover Saw They Are Fantastic.bit Pricy Though
1000+

[Sturdee]

Thanks vriend,

I am afraid this is a bit above my budget, the Triton2000WC alone is already a couple of 100 dollars ...:eek:
Let's say we forget about the 'table', and I want a cut-off saw with a removable handsaw? Does that exist? And which one is recommendable?

-Wooded

You can often get a Triton WC with saw second hand. They often come up for sale on this board or try Ebay. That may be an option.

I don't think there is a cut-off saw where you can remove the saw for hand use. However there are cheap cut-off saws and saws, Bunnings has the GMC. Whilst not top quality they come with a 2 year warranty and they may suit you for the time being untill you can afford better.


Peter.

[wooded]

Well, I don't think the Triton Workcentre is really for my budget, secondhand or not. I rather spend some extra money on a Sliding Compound Mitre Saw, and buy an extra handsaw for a couple of bucks.

What about GMC? That's an Australian brand (Buy WA first :) ) and according to the reviews I see on the internet, it is not a bad choice either (pricewise and warranty-wise)
Or is there another brand, in the cheaper sector, let's say max. $ 250,- for a 250mm Sliding Compound Mitre Saw, which has an acceptable quality as well?

And than the last question, is there an online shop which has good deals, or should I just buy my tools at Bunnings?

Thank mates,
Wooded

[bsrlee]

Wooded:

I think you will be very disappointed in the quality of the power tools that are less than the Triton in price.

That said, Bunnings have a large variety of bottom end table saws (Ryobi & GMC) as well a big selection of hand & power portable saws on 'special' for the next week or so - Bunnings is a WA company ;)

regards
Bruce