Like any piece of machinery or equipment – table saws can be dangerous and cause serious injury if basic safety precautions are not adhered to. Below are some important safety tips when using any table saw. Mitre cut – keeping the blade at 90 degrees to the saw bed and adjusting the mitre guide to the required angle, makes table saws an excellent tool for mitre cutting. Regular users of table saws often build a fixed angled sled, which slides inside both channels of the table when wanting to make repeat mitre cuts. As Neil states, “it’s a very good, stable fence. You can push against it, no movement, and it’s not trying to wiggle around on the bed.” Excellent mobility - this Metabo 10 inch table saw is extremely compact and lightweightwith a trolley function (wheels and an extending handle)

It’s worth pointing out, however, that a great benefit of this saw is that you can use it without the legs extended, allowing you to work at almost ground level should you need to. Obviously the perceived challenge is getting a saw like the TS254 actually set up and ready to cut. Bevel cut ranges from –3 degrees to 48 degrees – widest range of bevel cut angles meet all joint requirements. Changing the height of the saw blade is simple and works really smoothly. Simply turn a plastic handle to adjust the height. It moves slightly easier downwards than upwards, but that is normal (gravity!). There is no indication of height, but I personally have not really had the need for that, and you can always just measure the height of the blade. To retract the blade all the way under the table, you do need to remove the blade guard (but not the riving knife). Lowering the Saw Blade Utilises a double motor cradle – supporting the motor that’s connected at the front and rear of the machine eliminating any flex meaning it connects to a guide at not only the front but also the rear of the machine to keep everything secure and solid

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MMC Multi Material Control electronic speed control – select the correct speed for the material you are cutting to include wood, laminate, plastics and aluminium. Integrated side and rear table extensions – accepts a full kitchen cabinet panel and supports larger work pieces. It also features the ability to extend in or out as needed. A cross-cutting fence is also supplied, and like before, is built right into the body of the saw. Look for it on the left-handside ONE-KEY connectivity – the most advanced tool monitoring system available with options to control tool settings and restrict user access remotely. Unique dust extraction suction channel – improves the efficiency of the extraction process by directing and concentrating waste material towards the rear of the machine. Provides a cleaner cut line and healthier working environment.

The full ‘set’ includes side, rear and travelling table as standard – maximising versatility and cutting capacity when cutting sheet material High quality angle mitre fence – expertly machined to allow precision mitre and rip cuts every time. Our reviewer, Neil Bradbury of Avalon Builders, admitted that he’d glanced at the pictures in the instruction manual before attempting to get the saw up and ready to use. And he was pleasantly surprised at how intuitive and easy the process was: The Milwaukee Fuel range is specifically designed for professional users that demand the highest performance from their cordless tools. Milwaukee Fuel brushless motors are known for their impressive torque and reliability, which is why they were used to power the M18FTS ONE- KEY table saw. Weighing in at just 22kg, when used with the recommend ed 18V REDLITHIUM high output 12AH battery , this incredibly light weight cordless table saw , has the same rip cutting power as a corded mains machine .

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The side fence can also be slid all the way forward, so you can use it as a repeatable stop for crosscuts, which I found a pretty useful feature. There are two knobs on the right side of the fence that hold the side fence in position. All in all both the main fence and the side fence feel pretty rigid and in my case were perfectly straight. The Metabo TS254’s blade is set in the down position for transportation. Adjusting it so that you can make a cut is very easy to do. Again, look for the colour red; the blade adjuster sits at the front of the saw with a red knob. Wind the red knob until you’ve got the blade set to the desired height. Sensor controlled guard light – increases visibility of the cut line improving accuracy and safety. Below is a list of some of the best mains powered table saws in the UK. Festool TKS 80 EBS Table Saw

Mafell invented the world’s first push-pull saw to combine the ripping capability of a table saw and the convenience and speed of a crosscut mitre saw. The positive stops on the miter gauge are very helpful, as are the accurate stops for the blade angle, and the clever system for cutting -1.5 and 46.5 degree angles. The TS 254 M provides sufficient power, and has an extremely clean cut even with the standard blade that comes with the saw. In terms of performance, cut capacity remains the same at a whopping 87mm depth of cut; any speed advantage actually lies in favour of the cordless machine with an increase in no-load speed of 800 rpm and an extra 10 metres per second maximum cutting speed. Advantages of Metabo TS36-18 36V Table Saw

Metabo 240V 254mm Table Saw TS 254 M 240V

Powered by mains 240V and featuring SawStop technology, the Festool TKS80 is the world’s safest table saw. A key feature of a table saw is its ability to perform a wide range of cuts, on different sizes of material… with accuracy. Works on the Milwaukee 18V cordless platform – huge range of cordless tools available, proven reliability, comparable to mains power without the cables.