Table saw recommendations (and wood working tools)?
Quote from Henry Phillips on February 1, 2019, 1:27 amI'm in the market for a table saw for personal use. I'm planning on building most of our house's furniture over the next few years. What's an affordable option? I was thinking De Walt. I'll want something that has options for things like dado blades etc.
Also, what are some other woodworking tools I should consider getting?
I'm in the market for a table saw for personal use. I'm planning on building most of our house's furniture over the next few years. What's an affordable option? I was thinking De Walt. I'll want something that has options for things like dado blades etc.
Also, what are some other woodworking tools I should consider getting?
Quote from Jeff Provost on February 1, 2019, 11:02 pmThe decision on what table saw to buy is a major one. It is the centerpiece of most workshops. While I'm not sure that a woodcarving forum is the best place to find advice on table saws (seeing as everything revolves around hand tools), I'd like to offer a couple of things for you to consider in making a decision.
How much room do you have? Do you have a permanent workshop or are you pulling the car out of the garage to have space to work?
Are you considering big furniture (Bookcases, Dining Room Tables) or smaller thing (Chairs, End Tables)?
How much do you want to spend? Table Saws run $200 to $5000+. And brand name doesn't alway indicate quality or versatility.
I have a Bosch 4100 Table Saw. I did research for about 2 years before I bought it. It fits my needs and I love it. I work out of my garage.
My friend has a Delta Unisaw that's almost as big as my car. He's had it for 30 years and loves it. (I do too when I have to cut down plywood!) He also has a 20 x 50 workshop.
If you Google "woodworking forums", you'll find a ton of websites where you can get a lot of great information and opinions on table saw and just about any other tool imaginable - including carving tools. A couple of good ones the I like are "lumberjocks.com" and "sawmillcreek.org". Also check out magazines like "Popular Woodworking" and "Wood". They usually have annual reviews of table saws.
Hope this is helpful.
The decision on what table saw to buy is a major one. It is the centerpiece of most workshops. While I'm not sure that a woodcarving forum is the best place to find advice on table saws (seeing as everything revolves around hand tools), I'd like to offer a couple of things for you to consider in making a decision.
How much room do you have? Do you have a permanent workshop or are you pulling the car out of the garage to have space to work?
Are you considering big furniture (Bookcases, Dining Room Tables) or smaller thing (Chairs, End Tables)?
How much do you want to spend? Table Saws run $200 to $5000+. And brand name doesn't alway indicate quality or versatility.
I have a Bosch 4100 Table Saw. I did research for about 2 years before I bought it. It fits my needs and I love it. I work out of my garage.
My friend has a Delta Unisaw that's almost as big as my car. He's had it for 30 years and loves it. (I do too when I have to cut down plywood!) He also has a 20 x 50 workshop.
If you Google "woodworking forums", you'll find a ton of websites where you can get a lot of great information and opinions on table saw and just about any other tool imaginable - including carving tools. A couple of good ones the I like are "lumberjocks.com" and "sawmillcreek.org". Also check out magazines like "Popular Woodworking" and "Wood". They usually have annual reviews of table saws.
Hope this is helpful.
Quote from Jessica TT on May 28, 2019, 8:42 amQuote from Henry Phillips on February 1, 2019, 1:27 amI'm in the market for a table saw for personal use. I'm planning on building most of our house's furniture over the next few years. What's an affordable option? I was thinking De Walt. I'll want something that has options for things like dado blades etc.
Also, what are some other woodworking tools I should consider getting?
Please can you suggest me any best flushing toilet 2019 also? I want to buy it on coming Sunday when I get off from the office. Also suggest best woodworking tools that helps me to construct a tree house for my children.
Quote from Henry Phillips on February 1, 2019, 1:27 amI'm in the market for a table saw for personal use. I'm planning on building most of our house's furniture over the next few years. What's an affordable option? I was thinking De Walt. I'll want something that has options for things like dado blades etc.
Also, what are some other woodworking tools I should consider getting?
Please can you suggest me any best flushing toilet 2019 also? I want to buy it on coming Sunday when I get off from the office. Also suggest best woodworking tools that helps me to construct a tree house for my children.
Quote from Russell Wagner on August 11, 2019, 1:46 pmI have an old sears table saw that i put a new motor on and love it , was a carpenter for the last 30 some years and Ive used the dewalt and a handful of others I have to admit i like a full size table saw, the sears had a cast iron table and doesnt move when your using it, ive built a little of everything including highchairs, bookshelves, and all the kitchen and bathroom cabinets for many homes. buy good saw blades , and dado blades also make sure your fence is straight, they make a lot of addon fences that are worth the extra dollar for cutting exact, check ebay for renew or rebuilt fences maybe even new fences. I also built a small wood sliding table for my saw I use it all the time for small cuts, the bad side of old saws they don't have a lot of safety features. I have never been hurt on a table saw but that is no reason to go with out it, you can find all the addon safety features out there also. It doesn't cost less to buy and old saw buy the time you have it set up where you like it will cost as much as any . but i wouldn't trade mine for any love it the way it is, takes up a bit of room , cant move on a shelf. If you have the room the full size table saw is worth the extra price when building, bosch and dewalt make very good saw even if they arent full size they used to have a sliding table with one of them i really like that. Good luck with your building,
Rusty Wagner
I have an old sears table saw that i put a new motor on and love it , was a carpenter for the last 30 some years and Ive used the dewalt and a handful of others I have to admit i like a full size table saw, the sears had a cast iron table and doesnt move when your using it, ive built a little of everything including highchairs, bookshelves, and all the kitchen and bathroom cabinets for many homes. buy good saw blades , and dado blades also make sure your fence is straight, they make a lot of addon fences that are worth the extra dollar for cutting exact, check ebay for renew or rebuilt fences maybe even new fences. I also built a small wood sliding table for my saw I use it all the time for small cuts, the bad side of old saws they don't have a lot of safety features. I have never been hurt on a table saw but that is no reason to go with out it, you can find all the addon safety features out there also. It doesn't cost less to buy and old saw buy the time you have it set up where you like it will cost as much as any . but i wouldn't trade mine for any love it the way it is, takes up a bit of room , cant move on a shelf. If you have the room the full size table saw is worth the extra price when building, bosch and dewalt make very good saw even if they arent full size they used to have a sliding table with one of them i really like that. Good luck with your building,
Rusty Wagner