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Thread: Table saw -v- Band saw
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14th June 2004, 05:07 PM #1
Table saw -v- Band saw
Further to Flats' topic, I'm thinking a 14'' band saw would perform most tasks of a table saw in the 'toys to small tables' type of range and allow some "scroll" work too.
Has this been debated already? where?
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15th June 2004, 04:56 PM #2
This applies only to small work.
Yes the bandsaw is more versatile, but it will not leave as clean a surface when ripping, and there will be a greater degree of work (planing, sanding, scraping) afterwards.
Regards from Perth
Derek
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15th June 2004, 06:21 PM #3
I've been a pro table saw person for some time but have recently aquired a nice bandsaw & kan see why a lot of people like them.
It comes down to a couple of things.
table saw
much better finish
much wider riping & crosscutting ability
can do non thru sawing finctions
band saw
nowhere near as prone to throwing things at you
much less violent action
free hand sawing possible & safe
greater depth of cut
smaller foot print
quieter
the band saw is a wonderfull device & has many things going for it but I'd still buy a table saw first.
there are things each can do that the other simply has no hope in the world of doing.
hoe this helps
cheers
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22nd June 2004, 09:08 PM #4
Thanks for that food for thought.
I s'pose when I look into that night course I'll be able to compare.