Thread: Table Saw vs Flip Saw

Ok, so DeWalt no longer make the DW742

I have, however, come across a Metabo KGT 501

This looks like it would be very useful for my purposes, now and in the future.

Has anyone used one of these, any comments??

They are not cheap at ~$2100 - can anyone recommend a better priced alternative for DIY hack ??

thanks,
JG

hey mate
when your laying the floorboards do you think you really need a table saw? or is this tool intended for future use aswell? cus its dewalt it is prolly pretty good but wouldnt be so sure it would be %100 accurate in table saw mode? have you considered a triton work bench? you could probably pick up a 2nd hand for $400 with a saw aswell that way you have a table saw and you can convert it to crosscut mode when your wanting to cut the boards to length and you can take he circular saw out and use it hand haeld as well prsonally i think it would be the better option cheers hope it was of help

Originally Posted by Gags_17

hey mate
when your laying the floorboards do you think you really need a table saw? or is this tool intended for future use aswell? ...
have you considered a triton work bench?
cheers hope it was of help

Thanks for the response.

I will no doubt use the table saw for other projects down the track...i'm always tinkering, I just can't be certain what I'll be using it for, hence the thought of getting a combination tool, such as a flip saw.

I was innitially planning to get a Triton setup, but after reading the forum a bit I began having second thoughts going down that track.

Cheers,
JG

oh ok well the tritons are very versitile and if you set it up right can be very accurate! and definetley a far cheaper allternitive! why dont you get a dedicated table saw carbatech have some good ones http://www.carbatec.com.au and then buy a drop saw aswell the you have the best of both worlds with out having to worry about flipping them over when yo need to use one side because it can be annoying

I think the 'flip saw' is a very expensive way to get an inadequate table saw and an inadequate chop saw. For your $2000, you can have your choice of modest Jet table saws and a Hitachi 12" SCMS - I know I just did it to replace a Triton setup, but I'm keeping the Triton for all the other things it does well.

I'd recommend getting a - good - SCMS, 10" or 12" (250mm or 300mm) from Hitachi or Makita. There have been some reports on here about dead switches on older DeWalt SCMS, but they may have fixed that - (BTW if you lean towards DeWalt, look up the Black & Decker warehouse nearest you - they all have a DeWalt 'dint & scratch' outlet so you can save a good bit for no carton or repaired under warranty gear - I think the head office is in Melbourne anyway). You can make bookshelves, cupboards and similar items with an SCMS and a few portable hand tools - just NEVER lend your SCMS to family or friends, it will not come back the same.

JontyG
For $2000 You can get a good table saw and a good sliding compound saw and you will be able to do a lot more accurate work. I have only seen pictures of flip saws but the only advantage I can imagine is space issues and portability.
If it is only to lay a floor then a cheep drop saw and a hand held circular saw will do the job for around $400 all up.

Regards
John

You need one of these. Good quality and it costs only around $300 from bunnings. Use the other $1700 to buy a JET tablesaw. Good luck mate.


PS I will be doing another 2 rooms this weekend. So good luck to me too.

Thanks all.

Yep, think i'll look at getting a drop saw and circular saw or table saw instead.

I had never planned to spend as much as $2k - I would be much happier spending $1k or less.

JG

PS: Good luck Wongo!!

Go for it JG. I paid $500 for it over 3 years ago. It think it is down to something like $350.

No I am not annoyed.

PS it is a really good machine. Very accurate.