Home & Garden : A Basic Portable Table Saw Guide
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By: JT Miller
 
Date Submitted: 2010-03-03 10:57:10 - Article Views: 20216
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There are four kinds of tables saws you can use, though most amateurs will only want to use the smaller versions of these tools. The kinds of table saws available are cabinet saws, contractors saws, hybrid saws and portable table saws. There comes a time in every amateur home improvement enthusiast's life when he or she realizes that a good cutting tool would make a specific job much easier.
The "benchtop" or "portable" table saw is often the best choice for the beginner woodworker who does not have a large area to work and will only use it for smaller projects. A light weight saw can usually be moved from one spot to another and is often placed on a counter of some kind. Some bench top table saws have extra bases available for an additional fee.
Many of these varieties of electric saws can use standard sized blades like other cutting tools, but there are still some drawbacks that you should know about. They are usually weigh anywhere from 30 to eighty pounds, so you can't really carry them around as you would a hammer. You can still, however, quickly move them in and out of vehicles as needed.
Because benchtop table saws are lighter than normal saws they are not often as stable as professional versions. Benchtop varieties often have some restrictions on how big a piece of wood they can cut. Many of these more consumer level saws also lack sophisticated measurement tools that more professional saws have. In recent years manufacturers have started making more durable versions for the serious handyman market.
You will want to consider what kinds of blades you think you will use, whether you'll need to adjust the blade angle and whether you'll need to disassemble the unit and upgrade the fence and rail system. When looking at specifications you will want to compare weight, base configuration, and motor size. You might test how easy it is to adjust blades and remove accessories. Table saws can be expensive, so you might consider purchasing refurbished tools online. As you can see, when you're trying to pick the best tool for your needs there are many things to consider.
Portable table saws might not have the ability to utilize dado blades and advanced fence and rail systems. If you're just beginning to work with wood or build your own furniture then they are a good choice because they are the most affordable of all the table saws and they can be moved fairly quickly. There are many pluses to starting out with a smaller table saw. Benchtop table saws can accomplish common ripping and cutting maneuvers but may be harder to use for more trickier cutting. |
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