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Tablesaw Popularity Contest

Probably the most popular woodworking tool in any Workshop is the Tablesaw. It can crosscut, ripcut, dado cut, cut mitres and angles. There are many brands of Tablesaws on the market today and prices vary. However, this is one tool that quality is very important. Woodworkers, whether a professional or a beginner, need a Tablesaw that they can depend on for performance and accuracy. A cheap Tablesaw with a Fence that creep while sawing your wood is not what you need when accuracy is required.
 
                     

A very popular choice among amateur Woodworkers for a Tablesaw is the Contractor Saw. They are well designed, can handle most workloads and used by many professionals in the woodworking field. If you're planning on building Cabinets, a Cabinet Tablesaw may be your choice. Whichever Tablesaw you choose (or any tool for that matter), read the reviews to see what others are saying about it. Or if you know someone in the woodworking business, seek their advice if you feel the need to.
 
 
 
 

Tablesaw Popularity Contest

A question you might be asking is, "Do I need a Bandsaw"? Woodworkers love their tools and the Bandsaw is no exception. This saw will cut straight, irregular shapes and curves. It can also cut mitre and bevel. The Bandsaw's ability to cut intricute shapes with ease is what makes this tool such a great addition to the Workshop. You can purchase this saw as a benchtop saw or as a floor standing saw. The latter being the better choice.
 
                     
 
 

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 One of our personal favorite of the tools in the Workshop is the RAS (Radial Arm Saw). Just like the Tablesaw, he RAS can crosscut, ripcut, mitre cut, bevel cut and dado cut. But it can also do compound mitere cuts, rabbet cuts. It can also cut longer and thicker boards more easily than a Tablesaw. However, the Radial Arm Saw can be far more dangerous than a Tablesaw and extreme caution should be used at all times. If you're just starting out in Woodworking, before attempting to use this saw, study the operating manual and be sure you understand how the RAS works and how to operate it safely.
 
                          

If you want want to do woodturning, you will need a lathe. Not every amateur Woodworker is into woodturning, so you would have to decide if this is an area you want to work in. Other tools you can add to your Workshop: Jointer, Planer, Compound Mitre Saw and a Drill Press.

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