new charnwood 10" table saw

[yellow_lamborghini_2406]

just had a email about it do you all think it will be any good and how noisy is a belt driven motor because i was just thinking of getting a better table saw

 

[Jorden]

Hi Tom

I don't know the Charnwood saw but I can tell you that given the choice I would always go for a belt driven saw. I find them smoother and less prone to vibration. There is some noise from the belt but the amount really depends on what belt is fitted to the machine. The belt I use is segmented and produces almost no noise or viberation.

Dennis

 

[LyNx]

http://www.charnwood.net/ProductDesc.jsp?cat=17&stockref=W614

This looks like the one.

 

[A_n_g_e_l_a]

It's not the drive belt that will make the noise it is the brushed motor. Take a look at the link and the crafty sales speil; 'drive belt for quieter running' they say. But no mention that the motor is not the normal induction type, except in the specification table and in brackets at that.

Go to dealer and ask for a demonstration - take your ear-defenders. :roll:

Angela

 

[wrightclan]

Take a look at the link and the crafty sales speil; 'drive belt for quieter running' they say. ...


Angela

I also like the bit where it says, 'All are manufactured from extruded aluminium to ensure flatness.' :roll:

That's not to say that it may not be acceptably flat, but the idea that aluminium extrusion ensures flatness, is laughable.

Brad

 

[yellow_lamborghini_2406]

i did'nt see the bit about the brush motor i dont use my cheap one now because of the noise. so what about site saws are they any good because i think they all have induction motors

 

[LyNx]

how much do you want to spend?

 

[yellow_lamborghini_2406]

about £200-£250

 

[LyNx]

How about that new ryobi. Not sure if this has a bruch motor too.

Had a good review in some mag not long back

 

[yellow_lamborghini_2406]

i think the ryobi is a brush motor to

 

[wrightclan]

I think at that price level, you'll be hard pressed to find a machine with an induction motor, unless you're willing to buy secondhand.

Brad

 

[Pete W]

THere's at least one cheap saw with an induction motor:
http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Jet- ... 366096.htm

However, a quick glance is likely to suggest that there may be other issues... "accuracy" is not the first word that comes to mind when you look at that fence

Price is right, though - you could buy three on your budget!!

 

[cant-weld-wood]

i am not saying that i know wot is wot i bought a porfamnce power table saw from B&Q for £70 just before christmas and looks exactly like that but without the stand.
it does the job i need it to do but if you acurance then you could do better with the money you have available.
and the t slots are not standard size mine 3/8 deep and 5/8 wide in the large slot and 3/8 in the small.
go for the most you can afford i only got mine as i only need it for some of the diy at home and will not get used often.