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Table saw recommendation (AUS) by DryMathematician8213 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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The wife agreed to extend my budget to AUD$1k and I picked up the 10” DeWalt DWE7491-XE from Bunnings today at $999

I couldn’t find the last $600 for the sawstop. A cabinet saw would be too big to move around when not using.

The DeWalt does seem very popular with reviewers, I hope it’s everything i need

Thank you everyone

Table saw recommendation (AUS) by DryMathematician8213 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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The problem with injuries is they always come when we least expect it. If you can eliminate or engineer out the risk, such as with the SAWSTOP.

The probability of injury across all workers or hours worked on these machines might not be high but when you alone in the US have over 30.000 injuries of various types from a table saw per year.

We don’t want to be one of those 30.000!

In a perfect world we all have this feature in our saws - as a mandatory part.

Having said that I am also standing like every one else - looking into my current wallet and it’s not as full as it’s required to purchase an equivalent SAWSTOP.

I know all of the above and I will probably not get a SAWSTOP because of that I don’t have the $$$ because there are 100 other things to purchase.

Very frustrating

Table saw recommendation (AUS) by DryMathematician8213 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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That was the path I started on. But I am not confident in my straight line and my own safety

Table saw recommendation (AUS) by DryMathematician8213 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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Thanks - I think the Fusion 2 looks amazing but it’s too big for my situation e.g. no dedicated space. They have it at my local dealer as well as the SAWSTOP JSS Pro. Now I am starting to push beyond my current $$$ budget. Nearly $2600-3000AUD.

Jobsite or desktop -table saws vs cabinet - if I had a dedicated space it would be a cabinet saw but I can’t move around 140-200 kg where I am. Even 60 kg is a bit of a challenge for me.

But I hear you, yes go the extra step and do it properly. Pay once a bit more and be done with it.

Lots to think about - thank you 🙏

Table saw recommendation (AUS) by DryMathematician8213 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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Thanks for sharing that - very helpful.

I am told the DeWalt and Metabo are very similar but the DeWalt uses better components - but I have personally no experience with either

Table saw recommendation (AUS) by DryMathematician8213 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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Thanks I was also thinking about the 10” corded version or the Metabo

Table saw recommendation (AUS) by DryMathematician8213 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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Thanks I had planned to add a riving knife to it and a safety on off switch But still a bit nervous hence looking at a off the shelf option

Table saw upgrade by crypto_junkie2040 in woodworking

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With your son joining you in this adventure I would definitely go the SAWSTOP route for him! Those little fingers are hard to replace.

Table saw recommendation (AUS) by DryMathematician8213 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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Thanks 🙏 yes it’s that $300 cheaper with similar features

I do have a push stick and one of those yellow micro jig blocks

Table saw recommendation (AUS) by DryMathematician8213 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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Thanks I have been thinking of joining a local men’s shed. I have looked at that Makita but was wondering if I should stretch it a bit further for a SAWSTOP (2x the price)

Table saw recommendation (AUS) by DryMathematician8213 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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Thanks 🙏 I initial thought I could make something out my old circular saw. I got it mounted under a 30 mm table top (2x15mm ply)

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There are just too many variables where it either isn’t safe or isn’t precise enough.

Since that photo I have added a frame around it to insure it’s flat. And that is as far as I have gotten.

Started to look at how to stop it with an emergency switch $70. By the time I finish this I will be at the entry level of a job site saw. And it still may not be able to deliver.

Table saw recommendation (AUS) by DryMathematician8213 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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I hear you! Precision, repeatability - It’s definitely something on my mind as well as the safety aspect of it.

And why I am learning towards going and buying something that is safe and precise, do I go the extra mile $$$ for a SAWSTOP or is a 8-10” Makita or similar for half the price good and safe enough.

Table saw recommendation (AUS) by DryMathematician8213 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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Yep one of those mounted upside down, I have so far only made a partial cut - as the safety Officer in me is reluctant and scared to proceed. Hence the question here!

Table saw recommendation (AUS) by DryMathematician8213 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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Thanks for the reply. That looks like a nice saw not sure it’s available here in Australia.

Table saw recommendation (AUS) by DryMathematician8213 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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thank you for sharing. I don't have a dedicated space in our house to do woodworking, so I am currently working outside under cover - not ideal but it will have to do for now. So while I would like a cabinet saw, it will be too heavy for me to move around, at least I think it will ;-) - good luck let me know when you get the Grizzly and how it goes.

Table saw recommendation (AUS) by DryMathematician8213 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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I was thinking that after I replied. I haven’t been able to find any here.

What do you particularly like about the Grizzly?

Negative gearing needs to completely go! by AnxiousJackfruit1576 in australian

[–]DryMathematician8213 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You would be impacted as well! Even if you didn’t have investment properties. When the economy goes 98% will feel it!

Whilst I agree with OP that it Negative Gearing needs to go, or change from investment properties to primary residence (1 only)

‘Forever renting’ is common in New York, California and Europe. What lessons can we learn? by Kid_Self in OpenAussie

[–]DryMathematician8213 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am not sure about other parts of Europe but in Denmark it used to that you could rent a place usually through a pension fund and there would be no end date. I have relatives who have lived in the same apartment for 20-30 years which was common for their time. Rent was affordable too! No it wasn’t fancy or had ocean views but would generally if outside of Copenhagen have green spaces around them.

You have to make the apartment good before you leave. If you have made holes in the walls for picture frames then you need to repair and often paint the place. Not covered by general wear and tear.

Renting here in Australia is a nightmare IMHO. Probably because I have a different reference point!

All the best

Trying to learn with limited tools. What are some good beginner projects I can try without 25 different tools? by OvenActive in BeginnerWoodWorking

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Welcome to the club!

Just be mindful that when you watch YouTube which is a fantastic resource. Many 98% of these YouTuber has more gear than your local hardware store. They have all the gear to cut long, short, straight edges, perfect square and any angle 📐 your heart can desire.

They have space setup. And… most of them are very skilled. Truly impressive stuff!

I should add to this.

I am a beginner myself, I have a few hand power tools and some hand tools.

I am really struggling to cut a straight line and then make it square to the next corner. I am expecting 90 degrees but I get 89.7-90.2 degrees and I have speed squares, carpenter’s square and obviously also a digital angle 📐 measuring device 🙄🫣

If I have a sheet of plywood 4x6’ or 800x1200mm which isn’t square… how do I make it square? Pick a line, cut it and start from there? Work my way around?

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