Charnwood W629 10'' Cast Iron Table Saw with Sliding Carriage

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Shaping wood for aesthetic effect is a very important part of any woodworking project, and helps to ensure that as well as being structurally sound, any project you complete is visually appealing too. A crucial step of this is a final sanding to ensure the finish is consistent.

The saw itself is relatively easy to set up. The table is square and flat. The out tables are pretty thin pressed metal, but adequate. The fence and fence rail take a while to set up, but end up square if care is taken. The fence itself is extruded aluminium, so light weight. The first thing you'll want to do is update it or stiffen it. You'll also want to sort a zero clearance insert and probably update the riving system if you want to do anything serious. The motor is quiet and powerful enough. The motor spindle is true, with no blade wobble. Talking about the blade, the one supplied is useless, so replace it straight away. While all varieties of saw cut wood, using the wrong saw can mean that the effect you are looking to create might not be possible, as each is designed to cut and handle timber differently. The main table is precision ground cast iron, and has 2 fabricated side extension tables to give impressive cutting capacities, perfect for the smaller workshop. The induction motor turns the blade via a drive belt which reduces noise and increases accuracy. Table saws are made of a motorised circular saw blade that protrudes through the top of a table to cut wood that is placed on top of it. These have many functions and are used very commonly used across all varieties of woodwork.

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The writhing knife cannot easily be removed for blind cuts when making shallow rebates...it's a nightmare to replace it if you do remove it and took me 15 minutes as reaching the nut and bolt whilst holding the shims and stop plate in place needs care and dexterity! W629 10 inch Cast Iron Table Saw / Bench Saws is our best selling item and is perfect for any woodworking shop. Charnwood introduced the W629 in 2015 because of the success of the popular W619 8″ table saw. Consequently the W629 also utilises the same overall operating specification but possess an enhanced 3HP motor and cutting depth therefore providing the user with greater versatility and ability. The heavy weight of the the table saw makes it necessary for someone in attendance when it is delivered. Specifically built and specified for the home worker and small professional workshop W629 is consequently rated light trade. Furthermore maneuverability around the workshop a wheel base is also the perfect addition. I would have preferred seeing a belt drive rather than direct shaft drive at this price, but all things considered it is a quiet, reasonably precise bench saw which whilst fiddly to accurise, once set up is easy to use and makes accurate cuts. I use it in a professional workshop and for the money it's very good, and unlike some other similar machines from other companies, is trade rated so the motor is rated for at least an hours use per day or over 300 hours annually which is about what I use it for. Sanders, mechanical or manual, are used to smooth, polish, and clean up the surface when finishing a project. Used well they can accentuate the beauty of the wood by showing off its grain without the need for extra adornment or painting. Motor (induction) Braked 2200w (3hp) / 240v, No-Load Blade Speed 4000 rpm, Minimum Blade Width (Kerf) 3.0mm, Dimensions (WxDxH) 1480mm x 1000mm x 1100mm, Weight 110Kg, Rating Light Trade,

If you are not using the sliding carriage, you can fit one extension table on either side of the blade. A larger version of Charnwood's best selling 8" saw with the same compact design, highly accurate saw with a quiet induction motor. Lathes use a rotating workpiece and a stationary cutting tool to shape metal or wood, depending on the cutting attachment.The W629 has now become our best selling table saw model. The cutting capacities are big enough for any hobby workshop, providing a level of accuracy only normally found on industrial machinery, with a compact foot print suited to the average sized workshop. The main table is precision ground cast iron, and has 2 fabricated side extension tables to give impressive cutting capacities, perfect for the smaller workshop. Supplied with 36 tooth TCT sawblade, sliding carriage, extension tables, sliding mitre fence, floorstand, adjustable feet, 1.7m power cable and UK 3 pin plug. The sliding carriage can be fitted on either side of the blade so that you can work on the left or right. The main table is precision ground cast iron to give a flat surface that will last forever. The surface area is further increased with the addition of 2 steel extension tables offering greater support when working with larger panels and boards. As such, please reach out to us if you require any further advice, we would be happy to assist you in fulfilling your project’s needs.

Overall though for the money it's a solid and decent enough machine. I would have liked the bevel cut to be 45 degrees in both directions but you only can tilt it right. The scale is accurate when set up properly to the 90 degree mark, for all other angles. Dust extraction from the blade cover is poor. You need a powerful extractor to make using it worth while; In all, I am very pleased with this saw bench and would recommend it for home use or professional workshop use as there's nothing to beat it on the market at the price and the added bonus is the excellent cross cut table and fence. Planers are designed to skim the top layers of a wooden surface to ensure it is smooth and consistent. It can also be used to straighten warped boards.This is the only choice for those wanting a decent cast iron table bench saw and accurate fence but can't accommodate a 16A supply, as it works of a UK 13A plug. It's not quite as powerful as my older Bosch contractors saw but once set up is very accurate and cust well. First thing I did was change the blade to a 60T TCT. Lets get the niggles out of the way first: The fence needs lifting slightly to slide it without damaging the work table as the cast fence support attached to the fence can catch the table. I cleaned the table off and applied a was paste to it to prevent rust and did the same for the mitre table which by the way is excellent but a PITA to set up if you need to adjust the accuracy. Mine was pretty much spot on from the factory. Blade height and blade angle are controlled using 2 separate hand wheels. The sliding carriage, included as standard, is a pleasure to use with a cast iron bed travelling on 4 bearing guides. Any angle can be set on the long support fence. A screw clamp holds the work secure and a flip over length stop is fitted for repeat cuts. Professional workshop operators should also look at the W650. Built specifically with the professional in mind it has enhanced cast iron components. There are now 3 ways to configure the table saw. The sliding carriage can now be fitted on either side of the bladeso that you can work on the left or right. If you are not using the sliding carriage you can fit one extension table on either side of the blade or both on the right hand side or both on the left hand side.