Advice on table saw that is "quietish"

[Bojam]

A little over budget but this fits the bill for quiet:

Bridge City Jointmaker Pro v2

It has it’s limitations (smallish capacity) but is very fun to use! Incredibly precise and accurate, versatile and virtually silent. Probably not what you’re looking for but I’d recommend it as a great tool/machine for small projects or small components in larger projects.

Edit: it’s also ideal in a world of rising energy costs, since the user is the motor!

And it’s relatively safe to use; young kids under supervision can learn fine woodworking using the JMPv2.

 

[bp122]

I’d save my money and go for a good bandsaw. MUCH safer. Also it’s quieter and can easily achieve what you want. I’ve got a dewalt table saw and it’s very noisy. I’m probably gonna sell it, my two cheap-ish bandsaws; take a deep breath and get one good bandsaw instead. Only reason I can now see for a table saw is large sheets, and my workshop isn’t big enough for that anyway!

If you are starting out, listen to @KevinLycett and get a good bandsaw.

I bought the Axminster craft ac216 table saw as my first powertool, 3 weeks into my woodworking journey due to watching way too many videos of American YouTubeers. Although it is a good saw, believe me, it is what you need.

When I got my bandsaw, a record bs400 for less than what I paid for my table saw, I STOPPED using my table saw. For the whole 11 months, I used my table saw twice. Bandsaw is just a better tool to have in a workshop, especially if you are starting out. Gives you so much versatility and it is safer and you don't need a large chip extractor, a good dust extractor will do to begin with.

I have made more stuff in the last 11 months with my bandsaw than I did in 2 years with my table saw. On paper, it is a great saw, but it is just too small for many things.

If you are working on sheet goods, then get a good track saw and build some trestles. These two will give you a better experience.

 

[Jacob]

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PS just noticed I've posted a reply three times already! Have you tried a sound check?

 

[bp122]

Although it is a good saw, believe me, it is what you need.

Just realized, I meant to type "it isn't what you need". For some reason I can't edit my earlier post.

 

[Spectric]

You might get a quiet table saw but not sure about getting one that cuts wood quietly, I think cutting wood and noise cannot be separated unless you use a handsaw. In order of noise, tablesaw, tracksaw, bandsaw and then handsaw, wear ear defenders and it does not mater.

 

[Ttrees]

You might get a quiet table saw but not sure about getting one that cuts wood quietly, I think cutting wood and noise cannot be separated unless you use a handsaw. In order of noise, tablesaw, tracksaw, bandsaw and then handsaw, wear ear defenders and it does not mater.

Larger bandsaws can be much quieter than small to medium size machines, compared to a decent TS

 

[MarkAW]

I have a charnwood w629 (induction motor, cast iron top) it's quieter than my dust extractor.
Not very small or compact though.

It's for hobby use. It's not like you'll be using it every day for many hours. Perhaps a few dB of noise isn't that big of a deal?

 

[Jameshow]

Look at the axi 200 / 250ts table saws which have induction motors. As do kity, Naerok etc.

 

[TRITON]

Way too dangerous of a machine to not have everything perfect, check the stats for circular saw accidents in the USA, around sixty thousand "reported" accidents annually!

 

[cowtown_eric]

as quite as a handsaw!

 

[Seascaper]

I’m trying to get into woodworking in a hobby / craft fashion, and I’m looking for advice on a small or compact table saw that is accurate, not at the top end of noisy because of neighbours, and costing around £400 to £500. I give more details of my current workshop below, but in summary here is my issue.

I became very interested in the De Walt 7485. There are many positive reviews about it. What’s putting me off is the noise. It’s a brushed motor, and I understand that induction motors are a lot quieter – although is the sound benefit of induction completely lost when you actually start cutting timber?

I compared the spec for noise with the Bosch GTS10J and that seems to be even louder.

I already have a Festool tracksaw (which seems pretty quiet) and a Bosch GCM 8SJL compound mitre saw (not so quiet). The reason I’m looking for a small table saw is that there are some cuts that I find awkward on the other saws; narrow rip cuts, and to a lesser extent rebating. I have watched Peter Millard’s videos on using track saws, and I find them very good; but still I find the track saw awkward for narrow workpieces.
For noise comparison purposes, I do also have a Makita 2012nb planer thicknesser. The spec for this shows the noise sound pressure as 86 dB(A) and noise sound power as 99 dB(A). The De Walt 7845 comes in at 90 and 107; the Bosch GTS10J as 103 and 116! I’m not sure what these values mean, but as this is a logarithmic scale the saws seem much louder than my planer thicknesser, which is already quite noisy. Or am I wrongly interpreting the specs for sound?

Does anybody have suggestions for a saw that may fit the bill for me? Or a satisfactory experience of either of the two machines mentioned above?
Thank you

Hello,
I am currently using the Bosch GTS10J, I don’t find the noise an issue, however the machine is a joy to use, very positive and easy to use adjustments and a good size work top which extends easily by a simple lever operation. Because of its size it is easy to move it can be stored on its side when not in use. All the attachments are designed to be stored under the table in specially designed areas so that you move and store the machine complete. The motor has soft start and runs smoothly. Sometime ago a I had a Delta machine which was incredibly noose when started up, as soon as you pushed the start button all hell broke loose, the Bosch GTS10J is much much quieter and smoother. My previous machine was the Kitty 419, the problem with the Kitty is all the attachments for the sliding table and table extention they take up a lot of room and store them somewhere when not being used. The blade is much smaller and the dust extraction terrible. I often had to dismantle the machine from its stand to get the dust out. The Bosch is brilliant in this respect, I just connect my Numatic and all the dust is collected. The Kitty is quiet but the Bosch is much better to use. For the price the Bosch is around £350 new, the Kitty is only available secondhand at about the same price.
Regards

 

[Reffc]

I'd recommend either the Axminster hobby table saw or the charnwood W650 single phase bench saw. More money than you want to spend but they're quieter and more useful than the contractors saws and importantly offer far better precision. The trouble with most contractor's saws is both noise and really poor quality fences which you can seldom set square with any reliability (with the pinion double supported dewalt possibly the exception). Makita make one which is half way reasonable but personally, I'd spend the extra and buy the axminster or Charnwood. The latter is the better bet for regular working as it's designed for more hours serviceability and can withstand professional use. We've been using one for 18 months now and it's been a reliable workshorse so far with the only gripe that the sliding crosscut sled is a pig to align and keep aligned but once you get to know the machine it's not too much of a chore to reset it when needed. The sliding cast iron table is a real benefit at the price (currently around £1200 for the machine). Axminster told me some time ago that their hobby range were only good for perhaps a few years regular use before the induction motors gave out, hence the "hobby" tag. For occasional precision work it would be fine but not for professional use. Avoid the Record machines at similar money.