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5th August 2020, 10:42 PM #1
Sherwood 12in Hybrid Cabinet Table Saw
Has anyone got one of these to be able to give a review, please.
https://www.timbecon.com.au/sherwood...inet-table-saw
Also any info on if it appears under other brands.
Thinking about upgrading from my Carbatec MJ2325 so I get a 12" blade and dado capability.
Unfortunately not an unlimited budget
All comments invited, especially alternatives etc.
thanks
Keith
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7th August 2020, 11:37 AM #2
I'm glad I asked, it doesn't see all that popular.
Does anyone have any thoughts on the Sherwood 12 inch T/S?
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12th August 2020, 06:24 PM #3Intermediate Member
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also keen to hear thoughts on this saw? beginner woodworker looking for a good table saw at a similar price to this, give or take few hundred dollars.
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12th August 2020, 09:56 PM #4
Gday duncada,
I've been giving this saw some thought.
Currently I have an MJ2325/10" blade/3hp, the Sherwood has a 12"blade/2.5hp.
I am hesitant to buy due to the bigger blade with less power.
My next project involves ripping timber thicker than the available height on my current saw.
Probably rip on the b/s, then thickness/plane.
Let me know if you hear any reviews etc, please.
No rush in a lockdown with weeks to go.
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24th August 2020, 07:45 PM #5
I'm interested in the same saw so if any seasoned woodworkers can chime in with their opinion of the saw (even if they don't own one!) would be of great help.
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25th August 2020, 09:04 AM #6.
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Given these HP ratings are nominal there's very little difference between the 2.5 and 3HP
One thing to bear in mind is the the motor HP is only delivered when called upon by the cutting activity.
When free running a 2.5 or 3HP motor is actually only producing about 1/2HP
As the wood gets thicker the motor generates more HP.
The same piece of wood eg 2" thick, will require the same additional HP whether its being cut by a 2.5 or 3HP motor.
A 2.5HP motor can usually generate 3HP when called upon.
3HP is a big ask for anything above about 75mm hardwood especially if the blade is fully embedded in the cut. Its much better to use a BS for this activity
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25th September 2020, 09:19 PM #7SENIOR MEMBER
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This one is on my toy list due to the price/value on paper but it would be nice to hear from someone who actually has one
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26th September 2020, 09:17 AM #8
I asked Timbecon if they had a video of this saw available, but they said no.
Referred my request to their video makers.
Fingers crossed.
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26th September 2020, 12:50 PM #9GOLD MEMBER
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Motor horsepower is not important if you’re using the incorrect blade for the task. With 2” more diameter the blade has more leverage to cut anyway, so the motor horsepower difference is not that relevant. More important is build quality, accuracy, and the ability to quickly adjust operating details, easily, and repetitively. One of the things I noticed on these saws when I was looking for a smaller one was the machining of the parts. On some saws (machineryhouse) it was woeful, when i pushed snd pulled on the riving knife, the whole blade assembly moved😳, on another, (carbatec) the saw was ok in the 90 degree position, but when it was canted over anywhere between 90 and 45, the blade assembly could flex around a few degrees, it was not good at all. Some of the fences I looked at were rubbish, way too much flexing.
Take a look at this one. W688 - TS250RS Panel Saw | Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse
I thought it was good value and has a sliding table which makes it a much more useful, and accurate piece of equipment. Easy and quick to change blades too.
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26th September 2020, 12:56 PM #10
Which ones better between this and the $1999 one from Carbatec?.
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26th September 2020, 10:05 PM #12
Sorry, I should have explained. I have an interest in buying Sherwood 12in Hybrid Cabinet Table Saw but wondered if anyone had considered the Carbatec Professional 250mm Cabinet Saw and maybe done some sort of comparison between the two?. Maybe I should start a thread asking that question?.
http://www.timbecon.com.au/sherwood-...inet-table-saw
https://www.carbatec.com.au/carbatec-pro-250mm-cabinet-saw-with-30-fence-tglide-complete-kit
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27th September 2020, 08:51 AM #13Intermediate Member
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Hi Sadsam
I was the original poster of this thread and whilst i can't remember specific details in differences, i ended up going for the carbatec table saw and am just waiting on delivery at the moment. Overall, i looked at a number of threads that spoke individually about these saws and the carbatec one seemed to get more praise overall with less negatives associated. Maybe try looking at othee threads to see if you can find those review comments by other forum members.
Sorry i dont have more details.
Cheers
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27th September 2020, 10:13 AM #14Intermediate Member
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Also, here is a review of the carbatec saw by Damion Fauser. I have completed a couple of courses with damion who is a very experienced custom furniture maker and when i stumbled across this review online it made me much more comfortable going for this table saw.
Carbatec 250mm Cabinet Saw - Australian Wood Review
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3rd October 2020, 12:53 AM #15
River builder. Are you able to give us a honest assessment on this panel saw pls. I'm in the market for one and this will be my first panel saw /toy/best buddy for the next few yrs till upgrade. It falls within my budget. I've looked up all the other suggested ones and they are awesome with a hefty price tag. Some require delivery where as this one is just down the road for me if it's a decent unit. Thanks mate.
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