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Tips on alignment:
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NO Would it be possible to use a chain metal (mail) (metal mesh) glove that I saw Von's deli workers use?
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No protection, more harm than good:
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NOTE: METAL MESH GLOVES ARE NOT CUT OR PUNCTURE PROOF AND ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR
USE WITH MOVING OR SERRATED BLADES
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See items S5056 - S5059
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"Not recommended for use with motorized cutting equipment"
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There are four general classes of table saws: benchtop table saws, contractor saws, cabinet saws and hybrid saws.
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"Push Shoe"
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[This is a very good idea - should use it rather than a push stick.]
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How to make a featherboard
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Some useful table saw jigs:
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if time proves the fence a pain, use your extra money towards a good after-market fence. Biesemeyer, Unifence, Incra are
probably the three most popular. A good fence can make even a marginal saw a great tool.
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About a year age I purchased a Dewalt DW 746 with a mobile base for around $900. Have been very satisfied with it so far.
It is better than a contractor's saw in that the motor is under the table, not hanging off the back. This allows for storage
closer to the wall. It is also not as expensive as a cabinet model.
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If I were to buy a bench saw, I would not pay much more than $200. (I never have figured out why anybody would buy the
Dewalt or Bosch table tops for $500.
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Now a word of warning: I agree with every other comment about saving your money to buy a contractor saw, later, or if you
can find a deal on a used one, go for it. You have to remember,contractor saws use induction motors, drive belts and are
heavier-duty. It's not that hard to repair a contractor saw, a new motor can be gotten for $200 or less. On a benchtop, they
use direct drive universal motors. Once you blow the motor, and you will, it will be cheaper to replace the whole machine
than the motor. A good quality contractor saw will last a lifetime. You will be lucky if you get five years out of the benchtop
saw.
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My personal path to selecting a saw was to decide upon the fence system first. Then buy the saw that would accept the
fence system. Another requirement of mine was cast iron table extensions. (More weight and more stability.) That narrowed
the field down considerably.
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Between the Delta and the Jet contractor's saws, there is little difference other than the paint color.
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My advice to anybody planning a table saw purchase is to select the fence system that you really like. Then purchase the
saw that fits the fence system. Lou Williams (a frequent Forums participant) has had a Biesemeyer for 15 years or so.
Others love their Unifence or Xacta Fence and I'm happy with my Incra. There are other fence systems that I've no
experience with and you may want to investigate those systems.
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The fence is more important than saw. Buy a good, middle grade contractors saw and upgrade the fence to an Incra TS-III.
You won't regret it.
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If you can't find someone who has a TS who can help you out and you still desire to read more then here's a few titles. Two
different books with the same name, but different authors: "The Table Saw Book." One author's name is Cristoforo. I can't
remember the other author's name, but the book is published by Taunton Press. Another good one is called, "Table Saw
Basics." The last one has plans for pushsticks, feather boards, outfeed tables, etc.
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While at a woodworking show, I realized that a saw purchase is really two purchases; the table saw and the fence system.
And in reality the fence system is really the first decision…with the table saw second. While wandering about this
woodworking show, the importance for the largest cast iron table top became obvious. Also, I don't expect to be cutting
sheet material exactly and precisely in half at 48" so a 32" fence system is good for now.
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Contractors also use these heavy, stable tools as lower-cost cabinet saws in woodshops. Although they can be as accurate
as cabinet saws, they're significantly less expensive and somewhat mobile.
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The DeWalt saw is my favorite. I like its drive system, fence, and dust-collection feature.
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DeWalt DW746X
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Choosing A Tablesaw - Contractor Or Cabinet?
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If buying a contractor saw, I would consider Delta and Jet offerings by that same name. If my work and budget called for a
cabinet saw, I would consider the Delta Unisaw, Jet Xacta, Powermatic 66, and General 350.
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Lower cost: current [contractor saw] models sell for about $800 (U.S.) with a good fence. Cabinet saws cost almost twice as
much.
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[contractor saws are more portable.]
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It is difficult, for example, to tune the alignment of a contractor saw miter slot as accurately as a cabinet saw miter slot.
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Cabinet saws pro: Protected drive belts: the motor and belts are fully enclosed within the base. There is no danger of
workpieces jamming in the belt.
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First Look: SawStop CB-31230 table saw
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rview/0612_first-look-sawstop.htm?resultPageIndex=1&resultIndex=4&searchTerm=table%20saw
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A full-featured, pro-caliber cabinet saw with a unique blade-braking system that detects when the cutting blade contacts
flesh and stops it before it can cause serious injury.
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