Thread: Opinions Wanted...new TS and Planer/Thicknesser...

I would spend a little more on the table saw and get something like this

https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Pr...stockCode=W454

You wont regret the xtra $ on the bissemeyer fence If you really want the sliding table I think they have a version with it or you can buy it later as an option

I dislike combo machines as I think dedicated machines are better at the job than combo machine you run the risk of setup being changed every time. I would recommend

https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Pr...stockCode=W629

https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Pr...stockCode=W414

Thanks for the reply. I had been considering that tablesaw, actually. It seems to be a bit better in every way, and I think the slidy part is more substantial. It's a fair whack more money, but I agree I may regret not spending it.

Of course, that effectively rules out buy separate planer and thicknesser. I don't think I've got enough shed either

Originally Posted by kiwioutdoors

I dislike combo machines as I think dedicated machines are better at the job than combo machine you run the risk of setup being changed every time. I would recommend

Agreed. Individual machines are the way to go providing space permits.

q9

I haven't looked at the exact machines you are buying, but would suggest you purchase a good length jointer to go with your thicknesser.

You might like to call in to Toowoomba Woodworks (South st) if you have not already been there. Ken, the owner, is very approachable and sells both Carbatec and H & F products. He can get in anything that is not on the floor and normally there is no increase in cost compared to Brissy. Just check with him.

Regards
Paul

Thanks for the tip. I think they used to have a shop at South Town Shopping Centre, then it disappeared. Didn't know they were still around. That's if it is the same people of course

Might nip down one lunchtime and have a look.

I just got a TS 12R from Carbatec and am very happy with the quality of it.

Cheers for the reply. Did you need to buy any accessories with it, or was just right off the floor?

Went and had a look at Toowoomba Woodworks today - quite impressed with his range and knowledge. Pricing is comparable to Brisbane so so I'm quite happy with that. He talked me out of a tablesaw with big sliding table for sheet work, or I talked myself out of it, either way I'm saving quite a bit of moolah. For what I actually wanted it for (our kitchen) it will be way cheaper to give a cutting list to a local cabinet maker.

I'm going to outfit the workshop in one hit, so I'll see what kind of deal I get.

Whilst almost everyone prefers stand alone machines, they do take up a lot of space and a lot more space to allow feed in and out at each machine. Shed size then forces us to look at combo machines, and with a lot of preplanning one can minimise conversion time, and frustration.

As regards cutting sheet material. Last May I got a local joinery shop to cut eighteen frawers plus cabinets. They supplied the melamine, cut it to an accuracy of 0.1mm, and edge banded where necessary for a price $50 higher than I could have bought the melamine sheets. And no risk (to me) of wastage from cutting errors and inaccuracies.

Cheers

Graeme

Yes, exactly my point on getting the cutting done. I've had a few jobs done by a local cabinet maker, through a guy who used to be on here (gone AWOL as far as I can tell). And all for not much more than the cost of melamine like you said. But another reason is that when they did the pantry doors they routed all the holes and supplied the hinges - nothing for me to do except screw it all up.

All the machines bar the tablesaw come with a castor system, and it is only $99 for a system for the ts...so the case for a combo is mitigated somewhat.