Captain Fastbastard Mayhem

Just thought of something else... Normal circular saw but with a home-made table. Plenty instructables around detailing the making of, and it's how it was done for a long time.... Also a lot cheaper... Edit: Nah, not gonna do that. Far better to just save up and get a proper one.

BAHAHAHAHAHA! Actually, I take that back. It's much like a nervous laugh. It's funny, but only 'cos it's true!

Now THAT is a workbench... Oh, what I'd give to have his shop!

I'd buy that just for the name...

True... but yeah. Makita. Should be accurate out the box.

This looks good... just pricing. Mehness https://www.metabo.com/com/en/tools/semi-stationary-tools/table-circular-saws/ts-216-600667000-table-saw.html

yeah, but according to reviews on the web, it's prone to inaccuracies and the guide rails have far too much tolerance in them. If I pay R 10k for a table saw, I want that thing to be accurate... Unless it's been attended to, that is.

This one? http://www.makita.co.za/css/images/MLT100-Slider.jpg

VERY good idea. Thanks pants. Can put that under the car-port. But also pretty $$ to set up... Meh.

The grains aren't in opposing directions ie they don't curve up then down up then down - same direction next to each other, which means it'll be prone to bowing. Learnt that the hard way

Okay boys, so - table saw or circular saw. I DESPISE my current table saw (Ryobi POS) so am looking to replace it with something else. Problem being - table saws are expensive. I have my sliding mitre saw, so crosscuts aren't a problem unless the material is more than 300mm wide. And I don't mind working on trestles or a workbench, or with guide rails. I know that the table saw is more easy to use cos you can just set the fence and rip away, but TBH I don't see myself spending 8k - 10k on a single item just yet. Far rather spend that on 3 items. Thoughts?

So you have a double garage in which to play. Bastard. VERY good mate of mine has a triple garage that's 2 deep for 2 of the bays. I hate him even more. Pity he's in Durbs, otherwise I'd be using it as a tool storage space and give him usage rights.

Same!!!

Yep!

I know!!!

Yeah. They're revealing it at inter bike

That dual battery system is awesome!

ooh! ooh! ooh!!!!! https://www.facebook.com/110047409065721/photos/a.165900230147105.39972.110047409065721/1142043985866053/?type=3

repost please. Link gebroken

yeah, I've used the Makita before. Bloody awesome tool, that. Just R 3,500 all in. Suppose the quality is worth it though.

Still a darn good price. It's going for R 14,800 on tools4wood which generally has good pricing.

Power Tool Man, Ndabeni. Near Ellies on Avonduur Road. EDIT: When I bought my mitre saw, they said they also did that for a large range of tools. Think they do it in house.

PREACHER! Forgot about that. Will start watching,.

Wow, that's a good price. VERY good. And yeah, thought as much. Will see what I can get when I'm able to get them (ie when I have the cash) Top of the list is a Makita, but DeWalt or Bosch will do just as well.

Hmmm... No, didn't upgrade. And you're right. 8 1/2" saw... My mistake.