andrewskj

I was wondering if anyone has plans for building a small table saw like the old dremel . The big table saws are really too big to do model work and the one or two on the market today are really expensive for what you get. Thanks Ken

saramos

Look into the micro table saw from Harbor Freight. It only has a rough height adjustment, but for about 40 bucks, you can use it as a starting point for building your own.

Scott

tailskid

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I have one of those and LOVE it.....very sharp - but with its large teeth, still cuts soft balsa clean!

CCRC1

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I have the one shown below from Micro Mark tools. Its a bit pricey but it works outstanding. It will cut accurate 1/8th" triangle stock for me all day long. I have not purchased balsa sticks since this tool came into my shop. I just buy sheets and rip the sticks as I need them. I have made a bunch of different hold downs and jigs to help with different cuts. It is set up for blades that are available from Micro Mark, but I had a local machinist friend make me an adapter so I can use blades of the same diameter, but with a different arbor size that I can get locally (made for trim/cut off saws). If you like to build from plans or scratch build, this is an excellent tool to have in you shop.
I have a full size table saw also, but I cannot get the precision that this saw produces. The full size saw is running at to high an RPM, has to much kerf and is difficult to feed the smaller or thinner balsa stock.
I looked at the one available from Harbor Freight the last time I was in one of their stores. The next time I go back I will probably pick one up to try to play with. For $40 bucks you can't go wrong. Mine has a larger motor and is easier to work with, but costs a lot more. I got mine as a Christmas gift

Weasel Keeper

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Tailskid,

I've looked at that saw at Harbor Freight and noticed it has a bit of end play in its shaft. Does that affect the precision of your cuts?

tailskid

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All of my cuts have been clean and accurate. Mine doesn't have any end play.

bipeaddict

I also have the saw from Micro-Mart. One of the best tool purchases that I have made.

allanflowers

I have the Harbor Freight saw and it is okay but not powerful enough for some work. Also it has no angle adjustment which would be great for making tapered sections.
The Micro Mart saw looks better to me because of its better power and angle cuts.
Allan

tail strike

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Micro Mark has their table saw on sale for $289.00 reg. 400 and change.
Almost $200 bucks off
Larry

I am watching you

Jim_Purcha

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It's down to $29.00 now.

tailskid

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Which one?

Reg Hinnant

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This one is pricy but your paying for precision & power (1/3 HP motor). I have his thickness sander and its paid for its self being able to size balsa/spruce/etc.
http://www.byrnesmodelmachines.com/

tailskid

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I bet that saw is worth EVERY penny.....what a beautiful tool! Maybe I'll have to put it on Santa's list

Weasel Keeper

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That Byrnes saw is gorgeous, but the 'boss' would rip me a new one when she got the bill Has anyone ever tried one of those small portable tile saws with 4" to 7" blades?

driedjello

Good Lord, after reading this thread I went to harbor freight and bought the Aluminum top table saw. I fully expected to pay the $50 bucks but it was on sale for 35 buck and I had a 20% off any item coupon. $28 bucks!!! This thing works great! (I think the blades are 4")

jbarnes

Regarding the cheap table saw. Is the fence tight enough to the table that you can rip 1/8" thick stock? My large table saw fence sits 1/8" off the table such that I can't rip anything thinner than 1/4". Something this small sounds appealing. It'll fit in the hanger while my big table saw is in the garage.

More HP

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I've got the Micro Mark saw too... the accuracy is well worth the extra money, it bevels, has the sliding arm to support long pieces, can't say enough about it.

Puts a smile on my face everytime I use it!

LMProd

I have been looking at the Micro mark Table saw. They have two, one for $106 and one for $293.

Any recommendations ?

The cheaper one will not cut as thick of wood and is a fixed blade and RPM. The more expensive saw has a tilting blade and cuts up to 1". I have a small band saw for thicker cutting, but the refinements of the more expensive table maybe worth the extra cost.

Thanks

Gary

uliner

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you can bolt a plywood strip to the fence on your big table saw to rip thin material. Use flat lead bolts countersunk. Let the plywood rest on the table of the saw. The nice thing is that the plywood can get all beat up and you can replace it.

Dave

CafeenMan

I also love my Microlux table saw - the saw everyone bought from MicroMark. Get the micro adjust fence with it (another $50.00). You'll love it. Also, buy the carbide tooth blade. The stock blade sucks.

chashint

I use my full size table saw and 14" bandsaw all the time for my model work I also use the stationary belt sander quite a bit too.
If I had a little table saw that would go in the bedroom I would like it but the big one does a fine job as do the other wood working tools.

carlosponti

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440 for a micro table saw. better off getting one of these and just let it sit on the bench without the stand.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...cemldffidfko.0

carvblaster

After reading this forum, I went and bought the Harbor Frieght saw for $29.00 on closeout. While not expecting much for the price, I was pleasantly suprised by it being all cast, and work quite well. I have to make a fence for it, but for under 30 bucks I'm considering it a steal.

Hawkeye

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I went to the Sears website and found this one on sale for $89.99 untill Sept 30th It has the table tilt which makes it more versitile:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...TOOL&ihtoken=1
I'm going to order one even though I could not find any reviews to see how good it is. For 90 bucks, I'll give it a chance.
...Steve

Pushrod02

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Contact Cement a piece of Formica to the fence will fix that problem.