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Table Saw recommendation? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by gibmiser@lemmy.world to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

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What's a good basic table saw? I look at them online and can't really tell much a difference. I'm tempted to just get a harbor freight one but know the fence will probably be loose and other annoyances...

Anyone have a specific recommendation for someone who is only occasionally playing around with simple carpentry?

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[–] gibmiser@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

That looks real nice but feels like it's too expensive for my use. Guess I'll be shopping used.

I don't trust myself to cut straight with a track saw, otherwise it sounds like a good idea.

[–] IMALlama@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

A track saw is rigidly mounted to the track. As long as you clamp the track square, you should be good to go.