table saw rip width

[Rubberball]

Me and my boss are gonna go halfers on buying a table saw.
i have seen a very nice Makita one but it's over £500 but can't really justify spending that much.

Does anybody know any cheap (under £250) 240v table saws with a wide enough rip fence extension that can cut 8x4 sheets ?

 

[breezer]

dont go halves with anyone, if it breaks who's half broke?

trust me dont do it.

 

[big-all]

to use a table saw for cutting sheet material
you need a lot of space and lots of support fore and aft

you will also need an extention table bringing the saw table up to around 3ft by 4ft

you need a clear area of around 20 ft by around 6 to 8 foot

best tool for sheet material circular saw strait edge and clamps

 

[Rubberball]

ok thanks for the replys, still haven't found anything that's gonna do the job. think i'm just gonna go with a cheap portable table saw for the smaller cuts and i'll buy clamps for the bigger cuts. ta

 

[oilman]

Believe both breezer and big-all, spot on information in both cases. this will provide the same function at a fraction of the cost and much safer. I have looked hard to find a saw for sheet cutting, and unless you have the space to house an aircraft, this is the most realistic way.

Video. Look for Festool saws

Loads of workshop pictures.

 

[Rubberball]

thanks for the links Oilman.
they're brilliant. just what i've been looking for. ta

 

[oilman]

Axminster do a good price on the TS55, at £369 if you find a cheaper one, I'd lie to know.