Thread: Table Saw recommendations

Very happy with my de-walt portable. It is the base model and has been great for home DIY stuff. The price is around $800 which is about all I wanted to spend.

It will produce repetitive accurate results as long as you have calibrated everything. I quickly ditched the supplied miter sled for an aftermarket job which was a huge improvement.

I like to do my work outside for dust control so the portability is what I wanted as well.

I have not had other table saws so cannot really make comparative assessment but I cant imagine you would go too far wrong with this one (and wont be in too deep $$$ wise anyway).

perhaps a second hand MSB 300. (or new ----> you wont be disappointed).

I second the dewalt dw745 in portable saws.

Originally Posted by papaT

Did look at a bladestop unit but found $2000.00 a little expensive for the amount of use.

I'm not sure if you looked at the Bosch or SawStop models.
I say this with the understanding that I have a very strong dislike for the inventor of the flesh sensing blade stopping technology.

Recently I had a visit to the ER for an unrelated issue. Under Medicare and a supplemental policy between the ER itself and Doctor, the bill was about $2100. Although my share was only $90.

I’m very curious to know how accurate the fence is on the DW 745? Cheers guys


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After market mitre sled, where did you source that?
appreciated your comments.

The fence is great, it locks down solid and is easy to adjust with the rack and pinion.

Rich, what are you saying ? Healthcare is cheap enough not to have to worry about sawstop ?

Originally Posted by Sam

Rich, what are you saying ? Healthcare is cheap enough not to have to worry about sawstop ?

Sam, LOL!

Actually, I'm saying that the added cost of a SawStop is less than an ER visit. I really hate to break it down to money.

I'm of the mindset that every wood worker, regardless of experience should have a table saw with flesh sensing technology.

At AWFS in July, I happened to have a conversation with the Department Head for the woodworking program at a local community college. I had been a student about 2005 when they replaced existing table saws with SawStop models. I had spent the better part of a day assisting in the installation. The saws were rather impressive in build quality.

As part of the conversation, I asked if they had any blade drops. His answer was, "Dozens. More than I can remember." I reacted with horror as in the 30 or 40 years of the woodworking program they have NEVER had an amputation. He went on to say the causes were things like wet wood, chemically treated wood, the blade hitting a miter gauge or a measuring tape. He implied that someone moving the blade by hand and touching a measuring tape caused a drop. He also said that only one involved blood.

I know that if I ever replace my Delta UniSaw, it will grudgingly be with a SawStop. So watch for me and when I win the Lottery, I'll build a house with a really nice shop. And of course all of my friends in OZ will be invited to see the shop.

I honestly dont understand the issue people have with sawstop. through several woodworking shows during the demo the most used comment from the public was .. so it will wreck my $100 saw blade and i need to get new cartridge so basically will cost me $200 to get back on...
I really dont understand that mentality... the moment i could afford sawstop i bought it.. and guess what.. it repaid itself ... i actually did have finger safe thanks to the safety feature.. how i see it.. yes in aus we have medicare etc etc.. but 1) you chopped your finger.. (whether conmpletely or just a cut) ..
2) due to the cut you will be out of action for several weeks / months (depends of the damage )
3) pain...

I didnt even feel the contact.. just after big inspection i've seen a small scratch on my pinky..
I can guarantee you... after seeing that.. i really did not give a crap about cost of blade and cartridge replacement..
Another thing.. sawstop will give you free cartridge if it is determined that it is genuine finger save.. (i always have 1 spare cartridge and spare blades so i was back on within 5 min)
For false drops.. they need to read manual..
there is a process to test the timber if it will trip the sensor.. and also safety could be completely turned off so you can cut aluminium etc...

The way I look at it is if it hit your finger you did something wrong. What did you do wrong? I believe that’s the most important thing you need to work out.

With regard to sawstop I believe it's a case of horses for courses - makes sense for some people/situations and not for others. There is no right or wrong and it's good that everyone can make the choice for themselves.

You can make a strong case either way on the costs vs benefits.

Cheers, Dom

Definitely personal choice here.

I also bought the dewalt 745 but immediately followed it up with a pair of grrrr-ripper push sticks/blocks.

My hands go nowhere near the blade and the workpiece is held very securely for kickback.

Regards,

Adam

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If you can wait a month or two, I'll be selling my carbatec 1000 with router wing for around $1k.

Originally Posted by yowie

If you can wait a month or two, I'll be selling my carbatec 1000 with router wing for around $1k.

Thanks yowie, i had a momentary rush of blood to the brain and bought a Dewalt DW 7491. It is rather heavy and not very portable but i might look at a more portable stand when my project budget recovers a little. Would have loved to had a look at your carbatec 1000 unfortunately now too late. Thank you!