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    Had the triton for several years. Sold it and bought the 10HB from Carbatec. Very happy with it, does all I want from a table saw and probably a lot more. Got $500 for my triton setup, so net the 10HB cost about $1000 or so.

    Agree with the comments about buying cheap and regretting for years. Maybe with a hand held screwdriver or inexpensive router it's worth the gamble on something cheap, but I don't think that's a good idea with the table saw.

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    Started with triton mk3 71/4' saw, upgraded to triton 2000 with triton 9 1/4" saw.

    Am now waiting for Melb WWWS to check out Jet supersaw, TSC-10HB or hafco ST250.

    Need to see them in the flesh to make final decision....getting close now though

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    Jet 10" Supersaw for me, Bought a couple of years ago.
    had a couple of tritons a long time ago when I first started playing around makin' stuff but as my skills developed, so did my dissatisfaction with the Triton. Before my Jet I had a "Artison handymate" I think it was called. It was a Small saw/buzzer combo, really solid but still too small.Then along came the super saw and I am very happy with it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy Mac View Post
    N Its a Durden Junior Joiner, a compromise machine with a planer, but does nothing very well. The fence is a PITA, and of course the arbor doesn't tilt (or the table for that matter!) Rattles and roars, horrid little thing.
    Andy,
    I used one of those for 25 years before I could afford anything better, and wore out five TCT blades and two sets of planer blades. It now is working for my SIL - couldn't kill it with a brick!
    I then bought a second hand H&F ST10a and fitted it with a homemade Biesemeyer type fence and a zero clearance insert. ANY table saw is better than NO table saw is better than a Triton WC.
    Cheers
    Graeme

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    Quote Originally Posted by rod1949 View Post
    Initially I had a 9" HolzHer (Bosch) circular saw bolted to the underside of an 8'x4' sheet of formply which served me faithfully for 10yrs or so. Then I downgraded to a Triton not sure if it was mark 1 or 2. I traded this in on a Sliding table saw bench named Bevel Australia from Carba-Tec, which was similar to their current model KS-12K. And a couple of weeks ago I traded this in on the Perform 250 table saw model MJ2325D from Carba-Tec.
    Hey Rod have I missed a report on the Perform ... or are you still working up to it?
    I am looking seriously to buy next w/e at the show and would like to hear your views after making some sawdust ... especially the fence/slider which seems to be the unique feature of this unit... pls before the show???


    And for my 2c worth. I've owned a Triton WC Mk3 for about 15 yrs and being able to pack it up (not having a decent shed) has been the only reason that I have been able to do any work but now about to have a shed I a looking forward to the lack of scream and accuracy of a real saw. maybe one of the 2535's or a tad more ... decisions next w/e.

    if you have room to store without packing it up don't buy a WC ... you can borrow mine for free!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ramps View Post
    Hey Rod have I missed a report on the Perform ... or are you still working up to it?
    I am looking seriously to buy next w/e at the show and would like to hear your views after making some sawdust ... especially the fence/slider which seems to be the unique feature of this unit... pls before the show???
    G'day Ramps, no you haven't missed any report from me. I've got is set up and have done some test cuts and everything runs smooth. Installing and setting up the sliding table was very easy.

    As I stated in a previous post I installed a 12" blade (comes with 10" blade) to which I had to remove the dust collection chute (which just means I have to phsically remove the sawdust at the base of the machine, no drama) and extend the slot in the infill plate around the blade. I also have to modify the riving knife should I so choose to put it on.

    The reason for not using it much since I purchased it is that I have been and still am laying ceramic tiles in our house that I'm building. Now there's a thought... should put a diamond blade in it to cut the tiles... TWANG .

    May catch up with you at the show next weekend, I'll be there on Saturday.

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    Hi Rod1949,

    I looked at the saw in Carbatec and wasn't that impressed with the one in the shop, although it may just have been thrown together in a hurry. By the sound of it you are happy with yours. Did it meet with your expectations? I am looking to upgrade from a TritonWC, and the Perform 250 appears good value IF it can be setup. I am interested in your overall view, even with limited use.

    Cheers

    Wayne

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    Quote Originally Posted by wajor View Post
    Hi Rod1949,

    I looked at the saw in Carbatec and wasn't that impressed with the one in the shop, although it may just have been thrown together in a hurry. By the sound of it you are happy with yours. Did it meet with your expectations? I am looking to upgrade from a TritonWC, and the Perform 250 appears good value IF it can be setup. I am interested in your overall view, even with limited use.

    Cheers

    Wayne
    Wayne, yep CT's appeared to be just thrown together. The features that impress me are the HUGE bench area, the tailing out bench and the ability to slide the rail of the sliding bench set-up forward to take a 1200 wide sheet. I viewed these features as being no more busting a gut to handle 2400x1200 sheets. Time will tell.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Waldo View Post
    G'day,

    Depends on the individual. I know some blokes with a Triton and happily work with one, could've got that, but it would be probably the next day I'd want bigger.

    For me, a C/Tec TSC-10HB.
    But now were talking $1700 Bit rich for someone just starting out. I would love the TSC-10HB but can't justify (justify means can't get the wife to agree) paying out that amount of money.
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    Quote Originally Posted by munruben View Post
    But now were talking $1700 Bit rich for someone just starting out. I would love the TSC-10HB but can't justify (justify means can't get the wife to agree) paying out that amount of money.
    I know it sounds like a lot, but with what i have spent over the years on triton gear, i could have had this or a similar saw, and maybe a couple of other bits and pieces as well, however, I do not regret anything that I have spent on triton gear.

    I am now looking to upgrade, and I think that if I hadn't had triton, I would not be playing around with wood now.

    The triton was a good entry level price for me, I have got my moneys worth over the years, but I now find that I am not satisfied with nearly or close enough. What they have done though, have made me a better woodworker, because I have to be more careful with how I go about things.

    While I would never put myself in the same class as most of the contributors on these forums, I have produced some functionable furniture for our house. Looking back at some of the first attempts, I almost cringe, but I am able to look at the early pieces, and I can see an improvement with what I am doing now.

    Have only used pine so far, I have had to learn to work with the limitations of this timber, but now feel that I am ready to step a notch and start using some hardwoods. Hence, the step up in machinery.

    I know a lot of people belittle the triton stuff, but to me it is a bit like your first real girlfriend...you will remember her for the rest of your life...and you will always have fond memories of her....but you will be always thankful that you traded up to a better model later.

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    Started off with a Triton Mk3, then the WC2000. Got serious (and had the pre-kids budget) and bought a Delta Unisaw. I'm happy that I'll never have to buy another tablesaw, unless I get seriously rich, get a humongous workshop and buy a sliding table Felder that is......

    Triton was a great start way back when. For the price of the WC2000 nowadays though, I'd be tempted to save a few more bickies and go for a fair dinkum entry level tablesaw. Something with a cast iron table and decent fence, would make a lot of difference to a Triton I reckon.


    Justin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Geoff Dean View Post
    I know a lot of people belittle the triton stuff, but to me it is a bit like your first real girlfriend...you will remember her for the rest of your life...and you will always have fond memories of her....but you will be always thankful that you traded up to a better model later.
    Some people married them and remain married to them . Or another way of looking at it is you buy once, but very well.

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    My first (and only) TS is a Hitachi C10FL. 2 HP with dust collection, a decent fence, cast-iron bed, built-in mobility wheels which can be raised and lowered, but crappy aluminium wings and a worthless mitre (both of which can be easily fixed). I only mention it because apparently it is not available in OZ and I read about all other things Hitachi being available and wonder why.

    It was great value for $500US. Makes good, true cuts, plenty of power for my needs, takes a dado blade, etc. etc.

    I notice as well that the same names keep popping up and sort of wonder why there appears to be such a limited selection of table saws available? What's the story?
    Cheers,

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    My first tablesaw as a 10" durden pacemaker. Wasn't too bad, though it was a bit gutless for anything over 2.5" and didn't tilt. Paid $500 for it
    Later I had a wolfenden which I bought for $300 with a 5hp motor and 14" blade, still didn't tilt, but it was very acurate and could chop up the harbour bridge. Really great machine.
    I bought a Hare&Forbes 10" contractor saw which did everything. This was a great little saw. @ $600-$700, It was the best value for a new saw. Highly recommend this one for a hobbyist.
    Borrowed a ELU flip over saw for a while. Highly recommended. I'd love to buy one to use as a portable or for home. These saws fold up and can be used as drop saws and table saws. These have 45 degree tilt and used 10" blade they were safe and stable, also the fence was good and easy to adjust.
    Current saws are SCM 12" table saw and panel saw and a Barker 20" ripsaw.

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    I am currently using a Dyco combo table saw it has the saw blade also a jointer on the side and a 30 cm disk sander plus a router set up I fnd it extremely good except for the saw fence its a bit flimsy and the blades in the jointer tedious to set up.
    This saw I have had for 3 years I think I paid $400 for it

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