Best brand portable table saw?
I was given a gift of a new portable table saw close to a year ago (which started my woodworking passion) – a Canadian Tire Maxim brand – it’s supposed to be their hightest level quality tool.
Well, I’m certainly not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, however, after a year with it, I’m ready for something better. Neither the rip nor the mitre fence were ever really quite true; the table top’s not flat, the power switch is a nightmare at best; and the table has tried to fall over on more occassions than I prefer to remember as I cut large sheet stock. All of this is invaluable experience which allows one to see for themself why GOOD tools are more important than CHEAP tools (my wife says we’re too poor to buy cheap; I say that we have champagne tastes and a beer budget).
So, now I would like to benefit from your collective experiences. What do you find is the best quality portable table saw? My space allowances don’t permit anything bigger at this point.
Thanks for your help.
Mbookbinder
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If you're in Canada, you're lineup may be a bit different than ours, but most of the major names like Bosch, Porter Cable, Ridgid, and DeWalt have pretty stout portable jobsite saws. I'd take a look at as many as you can and buy the best value that suits the need. Home Depot is running a gift card rebate on selected tools...I think their TS2400 qualifies for $75 back.
do you know if this is Home Depot in the states only or Canada too?
Sorry, couldn't tell you, but their website might offer some info. HomeDepot.com, or you can call a local store and ask.
Mbook,Dewalt 10 in table sew Screw it down to the table cut a square hone trru the table top to catch the sawdust and you'll love the saw
Carbide blade. Have mine for four years and it is still as accurate as when first used.
Steinmetz
If rip 4x8 sheets, use a roller guide or some sort of extension table to support the 'overhang'
In most of the reviews I've read they've given the Bosch the top spot. I've the DeWalt, and I'm sure it has the best fence of the lot, not the fence as such but the method used to keep it parrallel with the blade.
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