I have my own idea that someone might want to make, something like a router table perfectly square and large. In the center, mounted underneath, is a zip saw with the blade coming up through... or an electric motor of high RPM with zip-type blade adapted to it with a very small hole for the blade, sawdust protection for the top motor openings . Two miter tracks (removable and edge securable flush infills) in the table crosswise, and edge/externally mounted single or double fence system (crosswise) so mounting adapter hardware would not interrupt the table work area.
This tool would replace a table saw and a scroll saw (much more freedom than...), and a band saw for thinner woods, maybe up to 3" thick depending on available sizes of zip-type of blades... the motor *could* be a high-end DC type with variable speed capability (needs a controller and electronic board) but that would be seriously costly. There are AC motors that get between
3,000 and 4,000 RPM, and belted system with drill press (multi-step) pullies for multiple speeds would work as well which would require a bearing system at blade mounting, offset motor and its mounting. I think the table would have to be a cabinet with walls and doors, maybe even with sound insulation as high-rpm motors do scream. Cast iron table top.This tool would be extremely dangerous to *fingers*. What does anyone think about it? Any *positive* opinions on this idea? Does it already exist?
Alex