Mdotflorida
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I'm pretty new to this woodwork thing and this is my first post. I'm in need of some help please.
I have decided to purchase a couple of serious machines and spend some fairly serious cash in the process. I was hoping for some impartial advice and guidance as I've been stumbling around the net trying to find reviews etc. and after minimal luck I came across this site. It was a refreshing find to read all the posts and get a broad picture of what "real" people (as opposed to DHL presenters with workshops and budgets the size of a small country) are doing and the site is sure to become a favorite.
I have decided to buy both a Table saw and a Planer/Thicknesser and after some research, the shortlist is ...
Jet Supersaw, Sheppach TS2500 or the electra Beckum 255 for the saw and either the Sheppach HMS260 or the Axminster AW106PT for the P/T.
Like everything there are choices to be made. I like the cast iron of the supersaw but prefer the power of the other 2 saws. I like the look of the EB but don't like the scaffolding that seems to come with the sliding table and looks to be just right for taking lumps out of your shin. I know very little about the important things like fences, accuracy and ease of use etc.
As far as the P/tas go there seems to be a number of posts praising the Scheppach. Again I like the cast iron and the price of the Axminster but it seems underpowered compared to the Sheppach.
Anybody willing to give me a few pointers or the benefit of their experience ? Any feedback will be much appreciated.
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I have decided to purchase a couple of serious machines and spend some fairly serious cash in the process. I was hoping for some impartial advice and guidance as I've been stumbling around the net trying to find reviews etc. and after minimal luck I came across this site. It was a refreshing find to read all the posts and get a broad picture of what "real" people (as opposed to DHL presenters with workshops and budgets the size of a small country) are doing and the site is sure to become a favorite.
I have decided to buy both a Table saw and a Planer/Thicknesser and after some research, the shortlist is ...
Jet Supersaw, Sheppach TS2500 or the electra Beckum 255 for the saw and either the Sheppach HMS260 or the Axminster AW106PT for the P/T.
Like everything there are choices to be made. I like the cast iron of the supersaw but prefer the power of the other 2 saws. I like the look of the EB but don't like the scaffolding that seems to come with the sliding table and looks to be just right for taking lumps out of your shin. I know very little about the important things like fences, accuracy and ease of use etc.
As far as the P/tas go there seems to be a number of posts praising the Scheppach. Again I like the cast iron and the price of the Axminster but it seems underpowered compared to the Sheppach.
Anybody willing to give me a few pointers or the benefit of their experience ? Any feedback will be much appreciated.
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