Flyball
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I want to get a table saw to mount in a bench I'm building with the table-saw top flush with the bench top and mounted at one end of the bench. The blade can be parallel or perpendicular to the front (long) edge of the bench (attachment below for a VERY rough illustration). For space reasons, I need the table saw area to be as small as possible, with the smallest dimension (depth) within 400-600mm. The blade and riving knife must be able to sink below the surface as there will be a "cover" bench-top on top of the whole bench when the saw is not in use (bench will be pulled out with the "cover" top hinged/sliding to become a depth-extension).
In terms of other, non-size-related criteria, I'm not worried about built-in fence (I'll use my own/3rd-party with T-track in bench top) but I would like >2.5" cut depth (pref 3"), up to 45 degree tilt, a port for shop-vac, 240v single-phase induction motor and a price of < £400. Used is fine (if I can find one). Accuracy of factory-fit gauges/rulers isn't too important (I'll calibrate) but stability is - I don't want it wandering out of true during use.
I've looked at several reviews etc. and the Axminster AC216TS is close but I'd be very grateful for any suggestions about either a suitable saw or any opinions on the stupidity-level of my current criteria/plan.
In terms of other, non-size-related criteria, I'm not worried about built-in fence (I'll use my own/3rd-party with T-track in bench top) but I would like >2.5" cut depth (pref 3"), up to 45 degree tilt, a port for shop-vac, 240v single-phase induction motor and a price of < £400. Used is fine (if I can find one). Accuracy of factory-fit gauges/rulers isn't too important (I'll calibrate) but stability is - I don't want it wandering out of true during use.
I've looked at several reviews etc. and the Axminster AC216TS is close but I'd be very grateful for any suggestions about either a suitable saw or any opinions on the stupidity-level of my current criteria/plan.