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  what table saws does everyone use?

  Posted by Paul Humble on 8 April 2008 at 07:58

  Im looking to buy a budget table saw to trim perspex sheets down by only a few millimeters. Does anyone use one and if so what make and model do you suggest?

  Thanks

  Neil Churchman replied 17 years, 8 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  Dave Harrison

  Member

  8 April 2008 at 08:24

  Paul if you only want to trim a couple of mm off / put a straight edge on the material you might be better using a router table with an adjustable fence.

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  Neil Churchman

  Member

  9 April 2008 at 07:15

  If you can find a second hand ‘startrite’ table saw on e-bay that would probably be better than buying a new one from made in the far east.

  http://www.startrite.co.uk/

  Consider how powerful the motor will need to be for the material your cutting and perhaps most important, may be how accurate and square the guide will allow you to cut and how much the guide will allow you to cut off.

  Finally, make sure the spindle size will suit the bore size of the blades you will be using/buying. 🙂

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