Table Saw

[lostgoat]

I am looking for a table saw for my new workshop.

I am of the opinion of buy once, buy right.

Looking for a nice heavy cast iron table saw. Probably a 12 inch model.

What you anyone advise? I would like to stick to the well known, true and tested brands. Wadkin, Sedgwick, etc.

Looking for something precise to allow nice jigs for joinery and that.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the models you suggest?

Thanks in advance.

 

[RobinBHM]

table saw with cast top and steel base:

wadkin ags, sedgwick startrite, multico, older scheppach or kity (these last 2 are aly).

If you want a small panel saw, ie a table saw with an outrigger and sliding bed next to the blade, consider wadkin SP12, minimax or scm or other Italian brands.

a panel saw is ideal for cabinetmaking and lots of jigs can be made to clamp to the sliding bed. However these machines take up more space. A table with a side table that slides is also good and is a conventional dimension saw perhaps a bit better for ripping and the sliding table on these can often be hinged out of the way.

Im not sure what available in Ireland.

 

[lostgoat]

Hey Robin,

Thanks for the reply. How would you rate the Wadkin AGS?

I don't think I could justify the space for a panel saw.

 

[RobinBHM]

The wadkin ags is a great dimension table saw, I dont have one but there are a few members on here with them that can give you some more info.

There are often a few ags machines for sale.

Also the instruction manual is available for download.

 

[kevinlightfoot]

Just bought a secondhand Sedgwick off eBay took delivery this morning spent four hours assembling it and tuning fences etc. Paintwork needs touching up but otherwise everything seems ok .Went to hardwire it into the radial circuit my electrician had installed and I realised the cable that had been wired to the saw was not heavy enough so I replaced it with 4mm cable as it should be.Went to start machine and it immediately tripped the breaker ,.electrician needs to come now to install a 20 amp c curve breaker before I can run the saw.Make sure you get the electrics sorted properly before you go down the route of heavy machines.I know the Sedgwick is a good machine because I have owned one for 25 years prior to my workshop move and only sold my old one because of space problems during my move.I will post again and let you know if everything runs well when my electrician has got me sorted .Sorry just realised I hadn't said the model is a single phase ta 315.

 

[SteveF]

I went for the ags as decided it was a relatively small footprint for my small workshop
sadly it has been weeks and i have still don't have it spinning
nothing wrong with it, just time restraints personally

I have the 10" version, but understand I can use a 12" blade for "occasional use" whatever that means

Steve

 

[misterfish]

I have the 10" version, but understand I can use a 12" blade for "occasional use" whatever that means

Steve

It has the capacity to take a 12 inch blade using the blade guard and riving knife without any problem. The limitation is that with the blade set at its lowest cutting height a 10 inch is below the table surface while the 12 inch protrudes above the surface by an inch.

Misterfish

 

[ColinP]

I had a 10" AGS, it was completely rebuilt, everything reground and new bearings. It was a complete joy to use and would work had all day everyday without breaking a sweat. With the right blade in good condition it was capable of superb work, if I had the space I would buy one for the workshop I'm setting up now without hesitation, I can honestly say I have never used a better saw but remember that saw was as new, there are lots out there that are well past there sell buy date as mine was before I bought it

 

[lostgoat]

I had a 10" AGS, it was completely rebuilt, everything reground and new bearings. It was a complete joy to use and would work had all day everyday without breaking a sweat. With the right blade in good condition it was capable of superb work, if I had the space I would buy one for the workshop I'm setting up now without hesitation, I can honestly say I have never used a better saw but remember that saw was as new, there are lots out there that are well past there sell buy date as mine was before I bought it

Hi Colin,
That's a great endorsement. Thanks.
Did you find the 10" restricted you anything compared to say, a 12"?
Did you buy that AGS privately or from a company that specialises in refurbishment?
Thanks

 

[lostgoat]

Just bought a secondhand Sedgwick off eBay took delivery this morning spent four hours assembling it and tuning fences etc. Paintwork needs touching up but otherwise everything seems ok .Went to hardwire it into the radial circuit my electrician had installed and I realised the cable that had been wired to the saw was not heavy enough so I replaced it with 4mm cable as it should be.Went to start machine and it immediately tripped the breaker ,.electrician needs to come now to install a 20 amp c curve breaker before I can run the saw.Make sure you get the electrics sorted properly before you go down the route of heavy machines.I know the Sedgwick is a good machine because I have owned one for 25 years prior to my workshop move and only sold my old one because of space problems during my move.I will post again and let you know if everything runs well when my electrician has got me sorted .Sorry just realised I hadn't said the model is a single phase ta 315.

Hey kevin,
No I totally get what you are saying. Sound advice. Thanks