Hi all,
First post here and relatively new to woodworking. I manage to run an 'on the side' small business that has made me enough money to expand slightly and set up an at home workshop. The business specialises in supplying rare and exotic wood to the craft industry and our most popular products are knife scales and turning blanks.
I am now after a decent table saw that will allow me to mill scales, bowl and spindle blanks etc. Doesnt need to be mm accurate but I do need something relatively on point.
I have limited space (larger garage)
And So far I have considered the usual offerings including charnwood w629 and w650 professional as well as the equivalent scheppach and axminster saws. Any advice here? I'm eaning towards charnwood offerings with the sliding table etc. Do I need the pro for irregular work?
I also question whether a more portable saw would suffice, however, I want something that will last and be up to the occasional bigger cuts.
Ofcourse, I have also considered second hand wadkin, sedgwicks etc but time is of the essence not sure I can wait for one to come up locally for collection.
Max budget if I absolutely have to would be £1000 but if a smaller saw for £3-400 will meet my needs and give longevity then ofcourse that would be best.
Thanks in advance for any help or advice.
First post here and relatively new to woodworking. I manage to run an 'on the side' small business that has made me enough money to expand slightly and set up an at home workshop. The business specialises in supplying rare and exotic wood to the craft industry and our most popular products are knife scales and turning blanks.
I am now after a decent table saw that will allow me to mill scales, bowl and spindle blanks etc. Doesnt need to be mm accurate but I do need something relatively on point.
I have limited space (larger garage)
And So far I have considered the usual offerings including charnwood w629 and w650 professional as well as the equivalent scheppach and axminster saws. Any advice here? I'm eaning towards charnwood offerings with the sliding table etc. Do I need the pro for irregular work?
I also question whether a more portable saw would suffice, however, I want something that will last and be up to the occasional bigger cuts.
Ofcourse, I have also considered second hand wadkin, sedgwicks etc but time is of the essence not sure I can wait for one to come up locally for collection.
Max budget if I absolutely have to would be £1000 but if a smaller saw for £3-400 will meet my needs and give longevity then ofcourse that would be best.
Thanks in advance for any help or advice.