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  1. 23rd June 2019, 08:23 PM #1
    minidriver
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    Default woodworker 254 contractor/shop fox w1837 saw

    yet another 'which table saw' thread.. or 'this table saw?' thread?

    has anyone had any experience with this...

    https://www.woodworkmachinery.com.au...ctor-table-saw

    it seems to be a re/de-badged shop fox seen here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01987G1K8..._t2_B004IYJ9Y2

    shop fox are rebadged grizzlys... which are the same saw as the popular in this forum Harvey... however there is no grizzly/harvey equivalent of this exact unit. If I could justify $2000 I would be on the Harvey bandwagon.

    pros
    - arbor is cabinet mounted
    - left tilt
    - dado stack compatible
    - built in wheels which suits me as I'm working in a garage
    - riving knife
    - fence clamps front and rear
    - gets generally good ratings on amazon

    cons
    - unheard of in Australia
    - I'm a newb so don't really know what to look for
    - some neg reviews based on table being not flat

    I started off looking at job site saws for $500, to secondhand contractor saws for $500 (of which there are few around at the moment), to a new hybrid saw. By the end of the week I will be asking about sawstop PCS.

    primarily wanting to build furniture, tables, shelving, bench tops etc. from reading researching etc I'm not too keen on hafcos offerings.
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  3. 23rd June 2019, 10:08 PM #2
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    I started with a Timbecon contractors saw, and moved up to the Harvey last year, after 10+ years with the contractor saw. They're worlds apart in accuracy and the riving knife, and 30mm arbor to name a few positives.

    If you can wait, save and get the Harvey, it would be a decision you won't regret.
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  4. 24th June 2019, 08:13 PM #3
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    I would tend to agree. For another $300 you can get a nice cabinet saw and mobile base to suit. Money well spent.

    I was in the same position only a month or so ago. Started with a budget of around $1500 and then decided to buy the Carbatec 10" cabinet saw. I figured it's only $500 and the saw would last me a very long time.

    $500 can be considered a lot of money but I suspect those of use who have $1500 of disposable income can save a few more pennies over time and get a nice cabinet saw for not much more.

    https://www.majorwoodworking.com.au/...-tablesaw-586/

    https://www.carbatec.com.au/carbatec...e-complete-kit
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