hi group,
I have the opportunity to have a cabinet saw custom made to my specifications by a professional tool maker (not sure what you call them).
Cabinet saws are at least 4 times more expensive over here in Europe than in the US (perhaps because they are made on order and not mass produced in taiwan).
This guy has already made a jointer and bandsaw for me. Now I'd like him to build me a tablesaw.
As I've never owned a TS and only used one couple of times at a friend I'm not quite sure about my needs.
I've established a few basic feautures:
- powerful motor (4kW) - 12" blade - precise and easy to adjust fence - options to attach extension tables on every side
He had a few specific questions for me, and I'd like to hear other comments to before I hand over the final specifications:
- What table size do I want (excluding extension tables of course) - Where should he place the blade? (1/3rd from left, middle, 2/3rds from left) - Where do I need grooves? (2 on the left of the blade, one on each side etc.)
I'd love to hear about your favourite TS layout/design.
thanks:
Marton Czebe