What table saw to buy for DIY 2024 in the UK?
I am an electronic engineer by profession and live in the UK. I am interested in developing certain level of woodworking skill so I can make desks, cabinets, drawer chests and boxes for use in the house. The primary motivation is that I will then be able to make the best utilization of space in the house since I can design and use furniture that exactly fits my needs. It will cost 1000s £ to get these jobs done by a woodworker or carpenter. But I am gradually do them myself, or atleast that is the plan. I have already spent a few weeks Learning Fusion 360 CAD tool so I can design the furniture in CAD tool so I can get accurate drawings before making wood cuts.
Anyway, getting to the point. Table saws are a lot simpler than my car. However, a new Dewalt 7492 costs as much as a used car in the UK. It seems quite expensive. From youtube, I concluded that I should either buy Dewalt 7491RS or the SKIL TS6307. But I have not found them anywhere to buy-able in the UK. I don't know if this is because these are out of stock or obsolete or just not sold in the UK.
I thought about buying cheaper table saws but they always have reviews in which people complain about them not being accurate, blade not being straight, cheap plastics, unreliable fence, screws coming off e.t.c. Basically a lot of hassle and short lifespan. By cheap I mean something around 250£ or less. Right now my eyes are on Dewalt 7485 (cost ~500£) and Dewalt 7492 (cost ~900£). These both seem expensive. I am not sure what the difference between them is and I am not sure if I should definitely buy them. I found a few used versions that are 100£ cheaper than new one, but the seller is several hours away by drive and the fuel cost alone will reach 50£ to get there and back.
I want a good tool that is future proof. Last year I bought a circular saw Dewalt DCS570. Later I also bought a Kreg Rip-Cut jig. But realized that these is not as good as having a track saw. The DCS570 does not have compatible track. Other models like DCS572 and DCS576, have a base plate that is Dewalt track compatible. But these models are 100£ more expensive than the DCS570 and I already possess the DCS570 anyway. I don't want this type of mistake to happen with the table saw now that I want to buy a table saw.
If you are a professional woodworker living in the UK, any input regarding what table saw to buy is highly appreciated. The saw will be used at most a few weeks in the whole year and it will be used to make cabients, chest drawers, boxes and desks.