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Really looks good, would make segmenting a lot easier. Little problem with it though. The darn thing costs $1400. Out of my league.

Jake
 
How long do you think those nylon gears would last? Looks like a lot of plastic on that for that kind of price! For that kind of money, ,,,tablesaw for me.
 
INTERESTING.
I would first wonder how long that blade would stay sharp. Second thing, how much a replacement blade would cost.
Like most things, Just wait.......someone will make it cheaper and the cost will fall.

JMHO
 
blade looks similar to a Japanese backsaw, I love those. They are usually pretty cheap to replace and last a while to boot since the kerf it so thin.

They do have a version that only tilts one direction for $900, just in case you were wondering. :biggrin:

I really like the concept and if I were a box maker, I'd probably be getting one.
 
Its about 3 times the price it should be. If you were the type that would pay $450 dollars for a 4 inch specialty Brynes table saw and could justify it by the work you need to do than this saw in the 300-500 range would be a consideration.
 
RetiredJake said:
Really looks good, would make segmenting a lot easier. Little problem with it though. The darn thing costs $1400. Out of my league.

Jake
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It costs only $1400, unless you want the fence system that's in the video, then add $1100 to that, so then it's only $2500.

Where is the motor? :biggrin:

Neat idea, but the cost is nuts.

Tom
 
mredburn said:
Its about 3 times the price it should be. If you were the type that would pay $450 dollars for a 4 inch specialty Brynes table saw and could justify it by the work you need to do than this saw in the 300-500 range would be a consideration.
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The answer is the name "Bridge City Tool Works"

They are most always cutting edge and priced for "gentleman" wood worker -- the kind who purchased ornamental lathes in the late 1800s.

John Economaki makes good gear in small production runs at a premium price.
 
KenV said:
mredburn said:
Its about 3 times the price it should be. If you were the type that would pay $450 dollars for a 4 inch specialty Brynes table saw and could justify it by the work you need to do than this saw in the 300-500 range would be a consideration.
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The answer is the name "Bridge City Tool Works"

They are most always cutting edge and priced for "gentleman" wood worker -- the kind who purchased ornamental lathes in the late 1800s.

John Economaki makes good gear in small production runs at a premium price.
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True. Just look at how many bought the Beall Pen Wizard which is way overpriced for what it does IMO. And I have a feeling the Wizards production numbers are larger.
 
I was trying to decide what his target market would be. its obvious that its a well thought out system but is there enough "Gentlemens' market to sustain his business? I have no problem with well priced products,:biggrin:
 
For $2,500 you are at the point where you could build a nice CNC router that would do a whole lot more. Of course the learning curve on the CNC router is probably way steeper and much longer than on the hand powered saw......


Ed
 
John has evolved to a "boutique" business model where he presells and has small inventory. Small runs = high prices. He does have those who accumulate his tools.

Wander through his web site and look at some of the other ideas he has developed and tools he has "reinvented".

I got a few of his squares a long time ago and they are still dead true.
 
WOW When I first read the title to this forum I though it was going to be a joke (like a wind up table saw or something). When I saw the video I was impressed but like the rest I can not justify the cost when a good miter saw will do most of that.
I am sure some one on here will build one.
 
Well .............. I might spend that much to build one. Just to prove I could. I could see a maker of very elite expensive wood boxes, doll houses or models that would justify it. And I have known some people that just like to spend lots of money on toys.
 
Love the saw but it really goes against the whole reason I love power tools...Jason can you take the trash? "What Honey I cant hear you the saw is on..no dont stand there its not safe"
 
I agree with everyone. I ran across it and thought or was neat. If a) I had a fully outfitted shop, b) I had a large shop, and c) I had a significant amount of money I would get it because I like the idea

I don't think he bearings would break down because I don't think they would have that much pressure on them.
 
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