Woodworking Note

A track saw may be enough table saw for my tiny workspace

RK kozdron-r OP

Borrowed a track saw for a cabinet project and realized most of my work does not require a permanent table saw occupying the room.

Repeated narrow cuts are slower, sure. But I can break down sheet goods, put the saw away, and still have a workshop I can stand in.

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  1. RK
    kozdron-rOP
    4 points

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    For a tiny shop, I think a track saw is a very reasonable answer. A table saw is nice, but it eats space every day.

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    For a tiny shop, I think a track saw is a very reasonable answer. A table saw is nice, but it eats space every day.

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    1. DS
      dr_harri
      3 points

      I agree, with one caveat: the saw is only half the system. You still need a decent straightedge setup and a way to support sheets safely.

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    2. FT
      fabiana96
      4 points

      I went that route and have not missed a table saw as much as I expected. The floor space matters more than I thought it would.

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