How would this table saw work?

[John M]

I dont have a lot of cash, and I am only going to cut pen blanks. I thought this would be ok to try it out. I need something I can use for that, but dont want to take up much room. Seems ok to me but wondered if anyone used it or heard about it.


http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=5685-46922-3305-01&lpage=none

 

[Josh Gertz]

They dont have the 3305 model anymore but the 3400 is the newer version...it doesnt seem like people like it that much based on the customer reviews.

Just keep in mind though. Once you get it you will likely need to adjust it, tools dont typically work well out of the box. Also a good saw blade makes a world of difference.

http://www.amazon.com/Skil-3400-08-...ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1243229352&sr=8-2

 

[John M]

yeah, seems like a bad buy. I just need something small. but not expensive, I guess ill keep looking.

 

[Josh Gertz]

Only pen blanks?

http://www.amazon.com/Skil-3385-01-...ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1243232907&sr=8-1

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96980

Just some other options if you dont need the table saw for anything else.

If all else fails:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=37022

 

[aggromere]

Dont remember on what website i saw it but there are a couple of small table saws that were cheap. Ill look and see if i can find the links.

 

[mickr]

you could certainly use a very good hand miter box (I use the swedish one) ..a lot less expensive than a motored saw..I've cut segmented bowl pieces for over 25 yrs on a miterbox..I'll bet cutting pen blanks would be a breeze

 

[Seer]

I use a miter box it is easier to control for me.

 

[John M]

I never thought of a miter box, I will pick one of today, that would be nice and espcecially cleaner.

 

[AlanZ]

I'd likely recommend a small band saw rather than a small table saw.

 

[ed4copies]

I have a table saw that I would give away.

Too bad I have no idea where you are.

 

[dalemcginnis]

I have a table saw that I would give away.

Too bad I have no idea where you are.

I was thinking the same thing about a small band saw I have.

 

[bitshird]

I have one I wish I'd given away last year, same problem you'll have with that saw it's too light in weight, But it will work well removing un-necessary fingers and or other nearby appendages.

 

[tim self]

Same here, upgraded and have one taking up space.

 

[Rmartin]

For the price it's a fine saw. I don't think there are zero inserts available for this saw, but you can make your own.

 

[rjwolfe3]

Now why can't any of you live closer to Ohio that want to unload stuff?

 

[John M]

Man, I wish people gave stuff around here away! lol. I live in Antioch Ca. A guy at work let me "store" his Delta table top saw so I have been messing with that a little. I need to pick up a band saw at some point. And a scroll saw, and a sander, and a ............ Man, there is to much stuff.

 

[rjwolfe3]

See above - how close is Highland, CA to ya?

 

[John M]

Approx 6.5 hours, a bit far for me.

 

[nava1uni]

Why don't you look on Craigslist. There are some nice bandsaws and table saws on there all the time. I was looking this morning and there are some right now is Pittsburg and Brentwood, which are close to you. Look in listing for the San Francisco Bay Area. I have bought tools off of Craigslist and gotten some good deals on really nice tools. I live in San Francisco, which is close to you. There are a number of us penturners in the Bay Area and other parts of Central and Norther CA and Nevada. Check out the Group Chapters. We are having a meeting on June 7th in Oakdale.

 

[cdbryant1]

I use a 8" compound miter saw. Sears now has a Craftsman 7 1/4" that does'nt take up much space. Works great on wood blanks, but I still use the old miter box and saw for acrylics.

 

[John M]

i check craigslist often. There are some saws on there but nothing I want, or can afford. To many things to buy now. I will be there on the 7th, looking forward to it. We have a miter saw at work, and with some good jigs, would do the trick. I just need one of everything and I should be good.