What about it? There are some things one should consider when looking to purchase a new table saw and more than a few when using one.
Since American Idol is so lame this season I thought I'd put the pen to paper so to speak and give you a short but sweet table saw lesson.
There are four basic types of table saws to meet your sawing needs.
Knowing which is which might help you make the right choice.
It might also help you to save money as opposed to spend extra on a saw you probably won't even use that much.
These four basic types are contractor saws, benchtop table saw, cabinet table saws and hybrid saws.
Contractor saws are heavy, large and for the most part stationary saws.
The motor hangs off the rear of this saw and the blade is usually driven by a belt or chain.
Most homeowners have this type of table saw in their home because it will run on standard electrical current and is relatively inexpensive.
Benchtop table saws are table saws designed to sit on top of a bench.
I know, it's crazy, right? The good thing about these is that they are lightweight, thus they can be stored easily.
Unfortunately, this is also the down side of these little marvels as well.
The can make good enough standard cuts, but lack the moxy for some of the tougher cuts or can slip some if not properly anchored.
The good news is that of the four types of saws, these are the cheapest.
The cabinet table saw is more or less what everyone expects out of an industrial saw.
These are incredibly heavy and this helps keep the vibrations down and allows for some large scale and accurate cutting.
These monsters are durable as well.
Some cabinet saws have been around longer than me even, and that's saying something.
These saws come can also come with a scoring blade that runs just in front of the main blade to help cut stock prone to splintering.
The hybrid saw was designed as an answer to the high end contractor saws.
They offer a few options that could only be found in cabinet saws.
They offer an enclosure to help keep some of the dust localized and are often no bigger than the contractor saws.
When looking at a table saw for you take into account the kind of stock you will be cutting and they types of cuts you will be making.
If you plan on opening a saw mill then you might want to consider something tough, durable and stationary.
For occasional weekend use going with a small and inexpensive bench top might not be so bad.
Knowing which saw to get will enable you to do what you want with your stock when you want to do it.
You'll also be able to use your table saw more effectively once you understand the differences in the four saws.
Take your time and realize that once you buy your new saw you will most likely have it for a very long time, so choose carefully.
Happy and safe cutting my friends.
Since American Idol is so lame this season I thought I'd put the pen to paper so to speak and give you a short but sweet table saw lesson.
There are four basic types of table saws to meet your sawing needs.
Knowing which is which might help you make the right choice.
It might also help you to save money as opposed to spend extra on a saw you probably won't even use that much.
These four basic types are contractor saws, benchtop table saw, cabinet table saws and hybrid saws.
Contractor saws are heavy, large and for the most part stationary saws.
The motor hangs off the rear of this saw and the blade is usually driven by a belt or chain.
Most homeowners have this type of table saw in their home because it will run on standard electrical current and is relatively inexpensive.
Benchtop table saws are table saws designed to sit on top of a bench.
I know, it's crazy, right? The good thing about these is that they are lightweight, thus they can be stored easily.
Unfortunately, this is also the down side of these little marvels as well.
The can make good enough standard cuts, but lack the moxy for some of the tougher cuts or can slip some if not properly anchored.
The good news is that of the four types of saws, these are the cheapest.
The cabinet table saw is more or less what everyone expects out of an industrial saw.
These are incredibly heavy and this helps keep the vibrations down and allows for some large scale and accurate cutting.
These monsters are durable as well.
Some cabinet saws have been around longer than me even, and that's saying something.
These saws come can also come with a scoring blade that runs just in front of the main blade to help cut stock prone to splintering.
The hybrid saw was designed as an answer to the high end contractor saws.
They offer a few options that could only be found in cabinet saws.
They offer an enclosure to help keep some of the dust localized and are often no bigger than the contractor saws.
When looking at a table saw for you take into account the kind of stock you will be cutting and they types of cuts you will be making.
If you plan on opening a saw mill then you might want to consider something tough, durable and stationary.
For occasional weekend use going with a small and inexpensive bench top might not be so bad.
Knowing which saw to get will enable you to do what you want with your stock when you want to do it.
You'll also be able to use your table saw more effectively once you understand the differences in the four saws.
Take your time and realize that once you buy your new saw you will most likely have it for a very long time, so choose carefully.
Happy and safe cutting my friends.