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23rd June 2019, 08:23 PM #1Intermediate Member
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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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23rd June 2019, 10:08 PM #2Novice
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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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24th June 2019, 08:13 PM #3
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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