Budget table saw

Any specific reason for a table saw? Track saw is better for OSB sheet. It's also cheaper, and easier to store.

Lots of small infills to cut so need a table saw

I got the Rutlands one a wee while back and its been good so far. Helps if you have some wax or the likes for the top as its a little bit grabby on big bits but a quick coating of wax and it slides nicely. I think I saw it on offer a couple of weeks back for about £200 but don't think I've seen it that low so maybe a one off price. Only niggle i have is the guard for the blade, they have the thumb screw on the side of the fence so you can only use it down to a size i cant remember whereas if the thumb screw was on the outer side you could use the guard down to a smaller cut.

I have an Evolution Rage but I’m not sure which model without going out in the rain. It’s been faultless like the Evolution mitre saw I have. It’s capable of cutting large sheets (with appropriate end support) and quite intricate thin strips with a strong, easy to adjust fence. The table is stable and folds so it can be wheeled around. Hope this helps.

I know its a bit of a lottery at this price point

Here’s the link, probably slightly more than your budget but as I said, nice and tough and product support in Sheffield.

SHOP.EVOLUTIONPOWERTOOLS.COM "https://shop.evolutionpowertools.com/products/rage5s"

Evolution RAGE5-S 255mm Multipurpose Table Saw With TCT Multi-Material — Evolution Power Tools UK

The RAGE5-S Multipurpose Table Saw is the tool that all good workmen know. Powerful, with its high-torque motor and tungsten-carbide-tipped TCT 28T blade, it’s the most versatile multi-material cutting table saw you can buy for the money. The RAGE5-S will easily cut steel, aluminium, wood, even wood with embedded nails and plastic, using just one blade. Excellent at ripping thin stock, making accurate crosscuts and handling sheet materials. It’s the perfect tool for the keen home diyer and construction crew alike. The RAGE5-S specification includes a powerful 1500W high torque motor to make light work of any cut. Up to 45° bevel and 60° mitre cut ability can be fine tuned and easily adjusted. Blade depth can be adjusted across an 80mm height range. A full length adjustable fence, angle guide, adjustable material pusher and extendable platform on the left and right sides of the top plate make this a truly versatile table saw. The RAGE5-S has the power for the big jobs and the finesse to tackle the small ones. If you’re going to be specialising in one specific type of material cutting why not take in our range of material specific, wood, fine wood, mild steel, aluminium, stainless and diamond coated cutting blades. Features Multi-Material cutting technology. One saw, one blade, cuts all.* Accurate rip cutting, assisted by an adjustable, full-length, parallel fence with measuring rail guide. Reliable smooth square cutting every time in a variety of materials. Powerful hi-torque motor with an optimized gearbox & blade system. 0- 45-degree bevel tilt and 60 - 60-degree mitre fence covers all common, compound cutting angles. 83mm depth of cut at 90 degrees and 58mm depth of cut at 45 degrees. Integrated dust port above and below the blade captures dust effectively when fitted to an extraction unit/vacuum (sold separately). Collapsible frame with wheels for easy storage and portability. Left and right table extensions support wide work-pieces with a table surface area of 1200mm x 640mm when fully extended. 1.5m durable cable with the built-in storage cable holder. Push Stick included for safer operation when handling smaller offcuts. 3 Year limited warranty. Japanese Tungsten-Carbide-Tipped (TCT) 255mm blade included. Specifications Motor (240V 50Hz): 1500W Motor (110V 50Hz): 1600W Speed No Load: 2500rpm Max. Bevel (Left): 45° Blade Dia.: 255mm No. of Teeth: 24 Bore: 25.4mm Kerf: 2mm Max. Depth of Cut (0°): 83mm Max. Depth of Cut (45°): 58mm Mild Steel Plate(Max. Thickness): 6mm Rip Capacity - Right of the blade 605mm Rip Capacity - Left of the blade 305mm Riving Knife Thickness 1.8mm Product Dimensions: (With Leg Assembly) 1050mm x 750mm x 940mm Product Dimensions: (Without Leg Assembly) 880 x 730 x 330mm Max. Table Dimensions 1200mm x 640mm Min. Table Dimensions 745mm x 640mm Packaging Dimensions: 910mm x 370mm x 750mm Storage Dimensions: H 1110mm x D 660mm x W 825mm Product Weight: 28.5 kg Packaged Weight: 33.5 kg Sound Pressure Level LPA: 93,2dB(A)K:3dB(A) Sound Power Level LWA: 106,2dB(A)K=3 dB(A) Items Included 28T Multi-Material TCT Blade Blade Guard with Extraction Port Dust Extraction Hose Mitre Gauge Anti-Bounce Device Adjustable Rip Fence Push Stick Blade Changing Spanners Assorted fixings

Thank you

Oddly enough I'm in the market for similar.

Should I do as the OP and go for cheap-ish new, or get a posh second hand one for the same price? 

Just starting a house renovation so likely to be used a lot for about two years and then sold.

Posted by: oldmanmtb2

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Excel 254 (£179)

Looks a bit flimsy, and the tiny blade adjustment wheel would difficult to use, especially angles. It's styling itself on a 'jobsite' shape but I don't think its got anything going for it.

The Rutlands looks far better, with more adjustments on the blade, fence etc. Same small blade adjustment wheel, though slightly bigger than the Excel. They always seem to fall down there, trying to do rise and fall and mitre on the same wheel.

But I suppose at that price point its functional anyway.

If I only had a choice of the 2 i'd pick the Rutlands

Alternatively, an absolute site saw bargain here.

EBAY.CO.UK "https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/286596899659?itmmeta=01JW72XKN4YWF6SEG161NRQE8K&hash=item42ba81a34b:g:PsQAAeSw7OVoM3w3"

I've had a couple of power tools from lumberjack tools.co.uk.

I think they get them from the same place in China that Axminster does. 

£140 for a 10 inch.

I have a Titan table saw from Screwfix. Not used it very often but it seems fine.

I know you've said table saw twice, but, wouldn't you be better off with a circular saw for ripping osb (or a track saw but they're a bit more expensive)? Much easier to cut down a large sheet than with a table saw and if you've loads of repeat infil cuts to make they come with a fence.

This is my current tool de jour, it's seeing more action than my table saw, track saw and chop saw combined, perfect for ripping osb.

POWERTOOLWORLD.CO.UK "https://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/dewalt-dcs565n-18v-xr-brushless-165mm-circular-saw-body-only?store=6600036&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22198034294&gbraid=0AAAAAD8F9MF2VrfpDCEd3NBZ8dJGidbq9&gclid=Cj0KCQjwotDBBhCQARIsAG5pinMk1KZEArpdkYTqeYhf3FzYC5Y4y5SI3HXhy_Sq8GVB3ZzC_fcjY8MaAhgYEALw_wcB"

DeWalt DCS565N 18v XR Brushless 165mm Circular Saw Body Only | Power Tool World

The DeWalt DCS565N brushless circular saw is ideal for thicker materials. Includes a DT10302-QZ Precision 24T Saw Blade for a smooth cut finish at maximum 55 mm depth of cut.

plus you'd need a battery and charger, or find a 240v version but I recommend the blade on the left as supposed to on the right.

Just seeing if there is an overlap between folk on this thread and the serial killers on the 10cm chainsaw thread....

Just seeing if there is an overlap between folk on this thread and the serial killers on the 10cm chainsaw thread....

Well you’re never going to use a table saw for murdering, no you need

I have that dewalt saw and a worx 120mm saw, I will need lots of infills so a table saw will be quicker

Oddly enough I'm in the market for similar.

Should I do as the OP and go for cheap-ish new, or get a posh second hand one for the same price? 

Just starting a house renovation so likely to be used a lot for about two years and then sold.

I started off with mega cheap stuff and then after a year or so bought a very nice end-of-line De Walt mitre-saw (already had a bench) and a cast-iron topped Charnwood table saw.  I've a huge workshop so they just sit there until next needed.

I've got that Evolution Rage one as well. So far it's been used for ripping down timber for door and window frames, edge pieces for larch cladding on the house, and sheets when I built a new timber frame garage. My only complaint is if you don't use it with a shop vac the blade housing gets clogged up with sawdust which stops you fully retracting the blade. Other than that it's been faultless. Also the blade it comes with is superb.

I have also got some plunge saw tracks that I use with a Makita LXT ripsaw and a 3D printed guide that attaches the saw to the tracks. Very good for precision stuff and will do board/sheet cutting no problem.

Posted by: imnotamused

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I know you've said table saw twice, but, wouldn't you be better off with a circular saw for ripping osb (or a track saw

If you are ripping down lots and lots of anything at a set width, then nothing beats the table saw for accuracy, ease and speed.

The handheld saws you need to set up for each and every cut, which will be time consuming and unless hoisted onto a table, its going to hurt your back being in a bent over position.

If you are ripping down lots and lots of anything at a set width, then nothing beats the table saw for accuracy, ease and speed.

Depends really. Material, size of cut, location. Sometimes one is better, sometimes the other. Worth having both but if I could only have one it would be track saw without a doubt. 

Thanks all the input is appreciated 

Posted by: nickjb

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Depends really. Material, size of cut, location. Sometimes one is better, sometimes the other. Worth having both but if I could only have one it would be track saw without a doubt. 

I suppose if you need to do it on the ground the tracksaw makes sense