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6th July 2008, 11:32 PM #1Intermediate Member
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Hafco Woodmaster SB-12 SAW BENCH
Hi Peoples,
I am after some expert advice.
I really need to buy a table saw and have had my eye on the Hafco SB-12 and the Carbatec 10" HD Contractor's Saw. Weblinks below....
http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Pro...stockCode=W452
http://www.carbatec.com.au/machinery...ontractors-saw
Both come in under the magic $800 mark, both will fit in my limited space and I think both will perform the tasks I will be throwing at it.
The SB-12 is on sale at the moment making it an even more attractive choice.
Has anyone had experience with these machines? How have you found them? What sort of work do you do with them?
Any info would be great.
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7th July 2008, 03:55 PM #2
I have also been looking at these two.
The Hafco has the superior specifications and looks to be the better buy even without the price difference.
Do you know if Fiora Machinary (Hafco agents) have these in stock?
Growing old is much better than the alternative!
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7th July 2008, 05:24 PM #3Senior Member
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Im in a similar situation
another to consider is the Jet JWTS 10
http://www.jet-tools.com.au/T/Tables...Jwts%2010.html
Iv seen it for as low as $750
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8th July 2008, 01:25 AM #4Intermediate Member
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I will be buying it through Fiora's if I go down that pathway. No they don't have it in stock which is why I'm on the fence. If I could see it I'm sure the decision would be so much easier.
It looks a beauty. I'll need to research suppliers in Perth and add it to my list.
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9th July 2008, 01:16 PM #5
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The JWTS 10 now has pressed steel wings not cast iron.
Growing old is much better than the alternative!
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9th July 2008, 02:02 PM #6Awaiting Email Confirmation
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Dear Sprog,
Re. the JWTS 10, you don't really need too much else other than just pressed steel when you're out that wide (ie. cutting sheets). I like that saw a lot for the dollars.
Best Wishes,
Batpig.
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9th July 2008, 02:03 PM #7Senior Member
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Im going to have a look at the jet on saturday, will let you know what i think
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10th July 2008, 04:32 PM #8Intermediate Member
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10th July 2008, 04:47 PM #9
Given the choice, I would choose cast iron over pressed steel. No doubt the pressed steel wings will work satisfactorily.
Twelve months ago the saw had cast iron wings and this was one of Jets selling points (cast iron wings over the competitors stamped steel). I don't think it is an improvement, just an exercise in cost reduction.
Growing old is much better than the alternative!
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11th July 2008, 10:18 PM #10Intermediate Member
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OK, impulse took over.
I went to Power Tools and Machinery sales to check out the JET JWTS-10. Price was between $1200-$1300. Out of my range.
However...... There was a second hand one that had just come in as a trade-in. It looked like new only in blue instead of white. Cast iron wings intead of the pressed steel of the new one, still a 1 1/2 hp motor, brnad new 254mm blade etc. $700. I thought it was a pretty good deal and if it wasn't, I don't want to know about it!!!
All I need now is some wheels to cruise it around the workshop with.
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11th July 2008, 11:14 PM #11
Well done I have the JWTS with cast wings and it is fantastic. Some people think the saw is underpowered but with a ripping blade it will rip through full depth of Jarrah with no problems. Only advice I would give is to get a sheet of magnetic sign material and cut it to best fit the back of the machine so that it is better sealled. I have done so and dust collection is now real efficient from underneath.
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12th July 2008, 08:25 AM #12Awaiting Email Confirmation
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Wow! That is just way over the RRP of $890, and even more over the sub-$800-ask that you can pick them up for over here... It wasn't perchance the JPS 10 that you were instead looking at?
http://www.jet-tools.com.au/T/Tables...s%20JPS10.html
Best Wishes,
Batpig.
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12th July 2008, 12:08 PM #13Intermediate Member
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I picked up some sheet metal to do just that. I'll have to make it easy to remove so it doesn't interfere with the tilting of the blade though.
I tried a piece of 45mm jarrah through it last night. It bogged down a bit but steady as she goes it went through fine.
I'm not happy with gaurd though. Any suggestions on improving it???
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12th July 2008, 12:45 PM #14
I am surprised it bogged down, what blade are you using? I have a dedicated Freud fine kerf 24 tooth ripping blade and it will cut full depth through jarrah no problems.
There is a guy in America making riving knives and guards to fit, called shark guards, I can't find the link at the moment but if I do I will posy it. Try a google search you should have some luck.
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12th July 2008, 01:00 PM #15
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