Thread: Opinions on Table Saw

Hello,

A common them with the shed is there is never enough room. In my case part of the double garage has been claimed by the kids, some by swmbo and also a need for general storage. The amount left for woodwork and other serious endeavours is not much.

I do not have enough room for a full size table saw. I was looking at some of the smaller portable types. I have discounted the Makita MLT100due to some comments previously made on this forum. I am looking at a DeWalt 744-XE
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Another option is the Carbatec contractor saw CTJ-650. The table size is fine however the rails which extend beyond the table are too long. Cut the rails? This will leave me with a saw which is about the same size as the DW.

Pros
DW – Compact, portable, telescopic rails, rack & pinion fence system seems good.
CT – Cast iron top vs DW cast Aluminium, more solid construction 90kg vs 30kg

Do I have any other options which I have over looked?

Any opinion?

In regards to the type of work it will be used for. I am weekend warrior, the work may be a box, some cupboards/shelving (for the aforementioned storage), hall table etc.

Sorry for the long post.