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Offline Larry Borden

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Table Saws
« on: February 13, 2015, 11:55:24 AM »
I have one of the Dremel table saws and it leaves a lot to be desired as far as accuracy.
I need to find a replacement.
What table saws do you use?
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Re: Table Saws
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2015, 12:00:26 PM »
Not sure about a table saw- way too much.  I use scroll saws.  Usually Craftsman.

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Re: Table Saws
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2015, 01:46:22 PM »
My table saw is used only for construction lumber; 2 X 4 s and such.   A rotary saw doesn't work well on balsa because it generates too much heat, which warps the balsa.   For balsa, I use a bench band saw with a thin blade with plenty of kerf.  It tosses out a lot of dust, but the balsa doesn't get hot while cutting.

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Re: Table Saws
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2015, 02:04:30 PM »
Sounds like Floyd's blade may not be parallel to his fence. 

I have a good table saw, which I use a lot in model building, particularly with the Micro-Kerf 40 blade: http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php/topic,33462.0.html .  If you use a table saw much (or maybe if you use one at all) I recommend a Saw Stop.
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Offline Allan Perret

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Re: Table Saws
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2015, 02:07:44 PM »
You can make a nice hobby size table saw using a Rockwell RD3441K.    4.5" blade, about $80 street price.   Good availability of replacement blades.  I like the Freud 36 tooth carbide, kerf is less than 1/16 (.050").   Saw comes with a 24 tooth.  I recently bought this saw for that purpose.  Will post pictures when I get it set up in a table.

Currently using one of the bench top 10" saws with a 7.25" blade.  I don't have any problems with balsa getting hot.
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Re: Table Saws
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2015, 02:10:53 PM »
you taken time to check the saw out for alignment.   At a wood working show the guy showed us that even the most or more expensive table saws or even band saws need to be checked for alignment.   A gentleman had just purchased a table saw and asked if the vendor would check it out for him.    Yes it needed some adjustment to get the blade running straight with the miter gauge.   Even my table saw I check before cutting wood.
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Re: Table Saws
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2015, 11:53:37 AM »
Quote from: Larry Borden on February 13, 2015, 11:55:24 AM
I have one of the Dremel table saws and it leaves a lot to be desired as far as accuracy.
I need to find a replacement.
What table saws do you use?

Small accurate table saws are expensive.
http://www.micromark.com/microlux-digital-table-saw,11530.html
http://www.byrnesmodelmachines.com/tablesaw.html?id_mm=0216MM092469


I rehabbed dremel saw, got the right blade, made a crosscut sled, and use the guide clamp below as a fence.  
Made sure the blade was aligned with the miter slots. 

Now it works very well.  I use it often.  The rip fence on the stock saw is not good.  
http://www.rockler.com/all-in-one-low-profile-contractor-clamps-new-improved-clamps

I have a large rigid saw for wodworking.  
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Re: Table Saws
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2015, 05:43:02 AM »
Quote from: Larry Borden on February 13, 2015, 11:55:24 AM
I have one of the Dremel table saws and it leaves a lot to be desired as far as accuracy.
I need to find a replacement.
What table saws do you use?

I use a Dremel table saw. Actually purchased from a generous modeler SH member.

Accuracy. What's that?  n~
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Re: Table Saws
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2015, 09:31:43 AM »
This is the table saw that I use and I love it.!!!
It handles everything we do in model aviation that is wood,(and some that isn't). The fence is killer accurate when you adjust it, and it stays that way. The accuracy and speed with which it rips maple motor mounts is a blast. I put my mike on them, and the are both dead accurate and equal. Tools like this make stunt building both fast and fun.
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