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need a cheap table saw, usually buy relatively good diy kit but this will get used on a one off job cutting OSB sheets.
Got it down to a Rutlands.254 (£295) or an Excel 254 (£179) , both have rack and pinion
Anyone got either?
Lots of small infills to cut so need a table saw
I got the Rutlands one a wee while back and its been good so far. Helps if you have some wax or the likes for the top as its a little bit grabby on big bits but a quick coating of wax and it slides nicely. I think I saw it on offer a couple of weeks back for about £200 but don't think I've seen it that low so maybe a one off price. Only niggle i have is the guard for the blade, they have the thumb screw on the side of the fence so you can only use it down to a size i cant remember whereas if the thumb screw was on the outer side you could use the guard down to a smaller cut.
I have an Evolution Rage but I’m not sure which model without going out in the rain. It’s been faultless like the Evolution mitre saw I have. It’s capable of cutting large sheets (with appropriate end support) and quite intricate thin strips with a strong, easy to adjust fence. The table is stable and folds so it can be wheeled around. Hope this helps.
I know its a bit of a lottery at this price point
Here’s the link, probably slightly more than your budget but as I said, nice and tough and product support in Sheffield.
https://shop.evolutionpowertools.com/products/rage5s
Thank you
Oddly enough I'm in the market for similar.
Should I do as the OP and go for cheap-ish new, or get a posh second hand one for the same price?
Just starting a house renovation so likely to be used a lot for about two years and then sold.
Excel 254 (£179)
Looks a bit flimsy, and the tiny blade adjustment wheel would difficult to use, especially angles. It's styling itself on a 'jobsite' shape but I don't think its got anything going for it.
The Rutlands looks far better, with more adjustments on the blade, fence etc. Same small blade adjustment wheel, though slightly bigger than the Excel. They always seem to fall down there, trying to do rise and fall and mitre on the same wheel.
But I suppose at that price point its functional anyway.
If I only had a choice of the 2 i'd pick the Rutlands
Alternatively, an absolute site saw bargain here.
I've had a couple of power tools from lumberjack tools.co.uk.
I think they get them from the same place in China that Axminster does.
£140 for a 10 inch.
I have a Titan table saw from Screwfix. Not used it very often but it seems fine.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb763tas-254mm-electric-table-saw-220-240v/958hf
I know you've said table saw twice, but, wouldn't you be better off with a circular saw for ripping osb (or a track saw but they're a bit more expensive)? Much easier to cut down a large sheet than with a table saw and if you've loads of repeat infil cuts to make they come with a fence.
This is my current tool de jour, it's seeing more action than my table saw, track saw and chop saw combined, perfect for ripping osb.
https://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/dewalt-dcs565n-18v-xr-brushless-165mm-circular-saw-body-only?store=6600036&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22198034294&gbraid=0AAAAAD8F9MF2VrfpDCEd3NBZ8dJGidbq9&gclid=Cj0KCQjwotDBBhCQARIsAG5pinMk1KZEArpdkYTqeYhf3FzYC5Y4y5SI3HXhy_Sq8GVB3ZzC_fcjY8MaAhgYEALw_wcB plus you'd need a battery and charger, or find a 240v version but I recommend the blade on the left as supposed to on the right.
Just seeing if there is an overlap between folk on this thread and the serial killers on the 10cm chainsaw thread....
Just seeing if there is an overlap between folk on this thread and the serial killers on the 10cm chainsaw thread....
Well you’re never going to use a table saw for murdering, no you need
I have that dewalt saw and a worx 120mm saw, I will need lots of infills so a table saw will be quicker
Oddly enough I'm in the market for similar.
Should I do as the OP and go for cheap-ish new, or get a posh second hand one for the same price?
Just starting a house renovation so likely to be used a lot for about two years and then sold.
I started off with mega cheap stuff and then after a year or so bought a very nice end-of-line De Walt mitre-saw (already had a bench) and a cast-iron topped Charnwood table saw. I've a huge workshop so they just sit there until next needed.
I've got that Evolution Rage one as well. So far it's been used for ripping down timber for door and window frames, edge pieces for larch cladding on the house, and sheets when I built a new timber frame garage. My only complaint is if you don't use it with a shop vac the blade housing gets clogged up with sawdust which stops you fully retracting the blade. Other than that it's been faultless. Also the blade it comes with is superb.
I have also got some plunge saw tracks that I use with a Makita LXT ripsaw and a 3D printed guide that attaches the saw to the tracks. Very good for precision stuff and will do board/sheet cutting no problem.
I know you've said table saw twice, but, wouldn't you be better off with a circular saw for ripping osb (or a track saw
If you are ripping down lots and lots of anything at a set width, then nothing beats the table saw for accuracy, ease and speed.
The handheld saws you need to set up for each and every cut, which will be time consuming and unless hoisted onto a table, its going to hurt your back being in a bent over position.
If you are ripping down lots and lots of anything at a set width, then nothing beats the table saw for accuracy, ease and speed.
Depends really. Material, size of cut, location. Sometimes one is better, sometimes the other. Worth having both but if I could only have one it would be track saw without a doubt.
Thanks all the input is appreciated
Depends really. Material, size of cut, location. Sometimes one is better, sometimes the other. Worth having both but if I could only have one it would be track saw without a doubt.
I suppose if you need to do it on the ground the tracksaw makes sense