Recently I was given the opportunity to set up a new workshop. After a few sleepless nights pondering the dilemma whether or not to get a new table saw, I succumbed.
My budget was small and so were my options. The Perform CC10BSB or the SIP 01332. Having realised that they are essentially the same, I chose the SIP. partly because i don't need a sliding table and partly because my local machine shop had one in stock.
Luckily I have a transit van, so I managed to get it home without needing new shockers.
The table came in a wooden crate with nothing missing. Assembly was straight forward even though the instruction manual contained no instructions. Assembly took about an hour and a half. Here it is in all its glory.
First thing to notice is a few imperfections in the cast iron surface. Nothing that will affect the accuracy of a cut, but a little annoying. But, who can argue when I got change from £500.
The saw has a 3hp induction motor, giving plenty of power and no burst eardrums. It should be powerful enough for even the hardest of hard hardwoods. The blade supplied is satisfactory. It has given a perfectly acceptable clean cut on everything I have put through it so far. The maximum cut at 90 degrees is 75mm and at 45 degrees, 53mm.
The fence is a much better than I was expecting. With absolutely no adjustments at all, it sits perfectly parallel to the mitre slots and the blade. When locked i position it cannot be budged. It also has a fine adjustment to aid accuracy.
As far as build quality goes, everything is solid and heavy. The wheels feel substantial and make height and angle adjustments smooth and accurate.
The one thing that lets the saw down is the mitre gauge. The bar is loose in the slot, The stops at 90 and 45 degrees can be adjusted to be accurate, but I wouldn't trust it for an angles that don't have stops. I will get an incra mitre gauge to replace it.
Overall, I would say that this saw is an absolute bargain. If you are like me and you are on a small budget, I would definately recommend it. I would even recommend it if you are not on a small budget!
My verdict 9/10 !!
My budget was small and so were my options. The Perform CC10BSB or the SIP 01332. Having realised that they are essentially the same, I chose the SIP. partly because i don't need a sliding table and partly because my local machine shop had one in stock.
Luckily I have a transit van, so I managed to get it home without needing new shockers.
The table came in a wooden crate with nothing missing. Assembly was straight forward even though the instruction manual contained no instructions. Assembly took about an hour and a half. Here it is in all its glory.
First thing to notice is a few imperfections in the cast iron surface. Nothing that will affect the accuracy of a cut, but a little annoying. But, who can argue when I got change from £500.
The saw has a 3hp induction motor, giving plenty of power and no burst eardrums. It should be powerful enough for even the hardest of hard hardwoods. The blade supplied is satisfactory. It has given a perfectly acceptable clean cut on everything I have put through it so far. The maximum cut at 90 degrees is 75mm and at 45 degrees, 53mm.
The fence is a much better than I was expecting. With absolutely no adjustments at all, it sits perfectly parallel to the mitre slots and the blade. When locked i position it cannot be budged. It also has a fine adjustment to aid accuracy.
As far as build quality goes, everything is solid and heavy. The wheels feel substantial and make height and angle adjustments smooth and accurate.
The one thing that lets the saw down is the mitre gauge. The bar is loose in the slot, The stops at 90 and 45 degrees can be adjusted to be accurate, but I wouldn't trust it for an angles that don't have stops. I will get an incra mitre gauge to replace it.
Overall, I would say that this saw is an absolute bargain. If you are like me and you are on a small budget, I would definately recommend it. I would even recommend it if you are not on a small budget!
My verdict 9/10 !!
I almost succumbed to one of these with a little arm twisting from a certain Mod here (eh T). But I did not have the room.
