I'm looking to buy a good DIY table saw on a budget of £100- £150 incl VAT. I'm quite impressed with the old Ryobi model ETS 1525 which is still available at some dealers. I know there is the new sliding carriage one which is about £50 more than the old model but I don't really need that feature for basic rip, mitre, cross cut etc. I have also seen a SIP 1321 which seems to have similar spec. Any views on which is better or should I consider somethoing else. Accuracy/cost is probably highest on my list rather than power, depth of cut, weight, easy of use etc. All help appreciated.
I have two ZIP table saws they are ok it you have the time and the skill to take them apart and rebuild them. The second one I bought the motor fell off the first time I used it. I did tell ZIP about it as it could be dangerous.
You would probably get more feedback on the carpenters forum.....but there u go DONT buy a cheap saw..........you will be using it ...probably for the rest of your life if you are a DIY`er......I aint no carpenter.....I`m a gereral builder....but I do like a good tool (yea I know)...stretch ya budget a bit if you can and get something decent...I bought this: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/104184663eYyReF (hope the link works) not really cheap (over 600 quid) but worth every penny, you`ll be glad u did
These are good for sawing tables if you are on a budget: http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=A335556&ts=48503&id=85287
Hi there "enough" and welcome to the forum as a new member Gotta say after reading your post I'm more than a little concerned over your health and wellbeing After asking what table saw the OP went for in the end, you've finished your post with "the suspense is killing me" Now, taking into account the original post was created in 2007, I very much doubt if your gonna get an answer How much longer you can hang on for is now the question.....if no answer is forthcoming I wish you well and hope that no harm comes to you, just in future, when looking through old post, check the date ! Welcome aboard the forum mate and enjoy