Woodworker's Journal 2004-28-4, страница 47
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jointers: Stationary vs. Benchtop Set upoa ite folding workstand is the Bosch 400] beichtop table saw. Lighter and smaller than the Ridgid contractor's saw behind it, the Bosch has the sane maximum cutting dnplh and 74" rip capacity. Table Saws: Up side/down side — Full-size: I-uls of power and capacity for cutting thick hardwoods; long fence rails allow you to cut large plywood panels to accurate size; most motors car be wired to run on either 110 or 220 volts. New saws come packed in boxes and require fairly extensive assembly; saws too heavy and bulky for a single person to carry; some low-priced models employ less powerful universal-type motors. Up side/down side — Benchtop: Lots of features in a lightweight tool that's compact and easy to transport and store: most saws can use the same miter slot-guided gauges and accessories other table saws do: most models have built-in dust ports Anors on most models toe short ror a dado blade set; universal motors make for slow going when cutting thick, dense hardwoods or sappy green softwood; not enough rip capacity for cutting up big panels and sheets of plywood. The Bottom Line: If you routinely need to rip wet 2 x 6s or cut thick hardwoods or large sheets of plywood, you'll appreciate a contractor saw's powerful induction motor and large table and rip capacity. It's a great choice as an "all-around" power saw for carpentry, home improvement and cabinet/furniture building. If you 47
August 2004 Woodworker's Journal Although its cutterbead is only 2" shorter, this Delta model 37-070 6" benchtop jointer is dwarfed by the mjch fonge-, heavier tast-iruu beds and fence of the JET JJ-8CS 8" jointer it sits atop. time-consuming; long bed sucks out and is easy to accidentally run into. Up side/down side — Benchtop: Small machine takes up little space; easy to lift and lake to job site or store; variable speed model adjusts to density of material and speed of cut. Units must be clamped or bolted down before use; short bed makes it difficult to flatten and straighten long boards with warped surfaces r.nd edges. The Bottom Line: A long bed jointer is a mainstay in a serious cabinet or furniture shop. If you routinely joint need a table saw for work at a job site, or for occasior.al craft work, woodwork and do-it-yourself projects in a garage workshop. z benchtop saw's adequate capacity ami case of transport/storage are probably a good fit. Folding stands (optional for some mocels) are very handy if you'll move the saw-around often. Jointers: Up side/down side — Full-size: Long bed a'.lows easier jointing of long boards; more powerful motor allows deeper cuts; long, wide fence supports wide boards run on edge. Knife adjustment on older models that lack jackscrews is |
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