Table Saw: Essential Woodworking Tool
By admin On July 24th, 2010Table saws are essential in woodworking and related workshops. Take time to research the best table saw for you before making the purchase since it is a big investment. Table saw reviews can be a valuable research source, as well as friends or family who may actually have a saw of interest you can try out before purchasing. What better way to ensure you are investing in a tool that you will be satisfied with in the long-term.
Table saws can vary by such things as size, power, weight or mobility. Contractor saws, for example, are considered to be heavy duty saws with a motor ranging from one and one-half to two horsepower. Generally, contractor saws come with large tables and solid fences to provide more accurate cutting, and the fences can often be upgraded further. They cut all woods, except the hardest hardwoods, and do so with great accuracy. However, dust collection is not a strongpoint. With regular maintenance, a good model will last a lifetime making it a great investment.
Cabinet saws are also a heavier saw and are, actually, very heavy duty pieces of equipment. Professional cabinet makers often use these saws. They come with a larger table but have a smaller footprint. Cabinet saws have more power with a motor of at least three horsepower, oftentimes as high as five. You may need an electrician to run a line, though, because they all require 220 volts. A benefit of these saws is the quality cutting, which is more accurate than any other saw. They are also the best in dust collection. As would be expected with the increased power and other advantages, the price is also higher than other saws. Read the rest of this entry »