SCMS/CMS for small shed, and track (plunge) saw - Scheppach vs Makita

[Handyjack]

At times the Hitachi is available with stand for <$1000. You might be able to negotiate a better deal.

[mcintoad]

I have a small workshop and opted for the Makita LS 0714. Might be a little small with a seven and a quarter inch blade but does all I have required of it. Has a dual rail system that reduces the amount of space it requires at the back. Accuracy is excellent straight out of the box. Cost about $600 with 3 bonus blades from Sydney Tools.

[pippin88]

Does anyone have the Swarts SCMS? It's available for $360 delivered. It's not as compact as the Bosch but isn't too bad.

[Albert]

I would rather buy a quality sliding table saw than a SCMS or a track saw. Its more accurate and more versatile, yes it is expensive but it will last you a long long time and when you want to sell it, the resale value is good.

I want a CNC too but a quality CNC is mega expensive for my operation.

[D.W.]

I'm not much of a power tool user, though I do have TS, BS, track saw (the makita in this case), etc, I don't use them that much.

That said, I have used the makita SP6000 track saw quite a bit for panel goods and it's fantastic. I'd hate to pay half as much for something that may not reliably cut where I want it to and may not work smoothly.

I never use clamps with the makita (I have them, they just don't seem handy with my setup), just put panels on the floor on a piece of foam insulation and lay the track on making sure the bottom is clean so the rubber can grip, and never a problem. it's one of the few power tools that I've used that I didn't think any parts of it were unintuitive, awkward or in need of refinement.

[tch']

I have a small workshop and opted for the Makita LS 0714. Might be a little small with a seven and a quarter inch blade but does all I have required of it. Has a dual rail system that reduces the amount of space it requires at the back. Accuracy is excellent straight out of the box. Cost about $600 with 3 bonus blades from Sydney Tools.

I can vouch for the little makita too. Bought the old man one for fathers day and his birthday last year and it has been a little ripper of a thing. Being small, it is also quite light, so if you need to move it around it is really handy.