Table saw recommendations (Sub $750)

[stefwill]

Hi there all.
I currently have the Triton TCB100 saw table and am thinking of upgrading. I've read most of the reviews for the brands available at Bunnings and Masters and they don't fill me with confidence.

I have a good circular saw for ripping large boards so the table only needs to make smaller cuts. Would also like one that can take dado blades.

What are my option with a max price of $750?

Cheers

Stef

[switt775]

Option 1: Look for a good quality second hand saw.

Option 2: Keep saving.

[Mr Brush]

I'd have to agree - your maximum spend is about what you should be paying for a good quality used saw which would have originally cost $1400 or so.

Anything less than $1000 new is likely to prove a disappointment IMHO.

[dalejw]

Afraid so mate... I think $750 is going to leave you a bit short.

Also you may want to check out the prices of the dado blades before you make that a priority.

I just bought a Hammer set for my machine which was $1000... Just for the blades

[bobbavet]

Gday Stef

I am pretty much in the same boat. I bought a cheapo Masters job to get me started. Does the job but pain to use and fail on fence parts etc.

I would like to buy something substantial, but the amount of work and size cannot justify the outlay.

Only thing that appears descent is the new "green" ryobi's but I am keeping an eye out for the Makita Tl 100 as it cuts 10mm thicker @90mm if needed and look a little more solid in body.

I think these brands have improved to what they use to be around 2007, so too has the price.

I accept they are not the best and will probably chuck a "quality" blade straight off the bat.

cheers Bob

[stefwill]

So I finally decided to go with the Makita MLT100 260mm Table Saw picked it up brand new for just over $500 cam with a nice extra blade valued at $170 as well! I've been using it since late Jan and my only complaint is the fence is wonky but I fixed that by knocking up a new one out of 19mm ply. Now she cuts perfectly (for my needs).

[Treecycle]

Good of you to report back, and glad you are happy with your purchase.