Axminster AW12BSB2 saw

[moorebens]

Hello,
Im in the market to buy a table saw but I just cant make up my mind.
What is everyones experience of the axminster AW10BSB2 and the 12 are they any good.
I assume they are made somwhere in asia, which isnt a problem as long as there good.
I looked at the kity 619 saw a few weeks ago at the d&m tool show and it compared with the AW10 but the build quality was a bit shoddy.
But for 1200 quid can I only expect shoddy?
The thing is, is it naieve to pay £1200 for as saw and expect it to be high quality? or is it more sensible to borrow a bit of cash and spend more like £2000?
Im sure ive read somewhere that axminster have 10 and 20% days is this just an urban myth? or should I wait?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Regards
Ben

 

[Benjamin]

I purchased the AW10 after reading good reviews, It's a very good saw & cuts everything with ease, I also ordered the extension table which I find very useful. AW12 allows you to rip thicker timber, Save your self the money for further machinery and buy the AW10 or AW12.

 

[Hudson Carpentry]

I have the aw10 and its very good. The fence is the best stock fence I have ever used. I went with 10 as it saved me upgrading the electrics and if I need the extra ripping depth I would just use the bandsaw but I never have.

Assembling and setting up the sliding table was testing but I got there.

 

[munkypuzel]

I bought a second hand 10 for about £600 and thought it was great for the money. I did upgrade to a Sedgwick TA315 afterwards though as I wanted somthing a little less 'plasticy'.. I will never change the Sedgwick.

If you are spending £1000 + you can get a saw that will last a lifetime, an Axminster aw10 probably wont last that long!

 

[monkeybiter]

I'm not the most experienced person to comment but I've got the 12 and I love it. As Hudson C. says the fence is solid and microadjustable on a scale, there's plenty of power [4 horse power] and a full 4" depth of cut.
Once set up the slide produces consistent accuracy. The only real downside I've found is the plastic bristol levers are rubbish.

 

[Hudson Carpentry]

Yes the bristol levers for the sliding fence snapped. I had them send me more out but I have just put bolts in. Its not often I need to adjust the slider. As for a plasticly feel I don't really see it. The saw top extension tables and sliding table is cast iron. Out feed is steel. Only plastic parts are the crank handles but there a solid plastic, bristol levers, end caps and a bit of the fence which I thought would have warn by now but hasn't.

I have had it just under 3 years now and other than replacing the bristol levers (which only adjust the sliding table runner) and a metal clamp that broke (now replaced) its as good as the day I bought it. Its used 6 days a week. I can't confirm that it will last a good while but its lasting for me in a professional manor.


Await the my TS as died thread now I have said the above.