Axminster AW10BSB2 tablesaw - ORDERED!

[Mr Ed]

I called in at Nuneaton this morning to have a close look at this saw and was really impressed. This is the machine thats basically the same as the popular SIP model.

Looks to be really substantial and well made. The sliding table looks good too. Only thing a bit poor is the rear take-off table, but I wouldn't be using that anyway.

Having looked around at the options for a couple of years now I think this is the closest to filling my requirements. The Scheppach TS2500 would be similar, but nearly twice the price for no obvious benefit.

I'm on the verge of being impulsive here - any other options I'm missing?

Ed

 

[wizer]

how does the price differ from SIP and Fox?

 

[Chems]

I looked at it there also and that was where I decided to get an SIP. I would have got the Axminster but wasn't going to have the sliding carrige so could save myselfs some money on the next rutlands deal.

Its considerablly cheaper than the SIP with table and all as the SIP retails for over £1000 and the Axy model is around £800

Is the rear table cast iron? Could make a nice router table somewhere else in the shop.

My only gripe about the saw which isn't really a gripe, there is a hell of a lot of bits to walk into, the sliding table rail and the rails that stick out at the sides. I'm getting the hang of it now.

 

[would not]

I was looking at this saw only last night in the Axy catalogue, why's the rear table iffy? What's up with it..

 

[Mr Ed]

I would want the sliding table, so the Axminster is probably the best deal.

Theres nothing wrong with the rear table - its fabricated sheet, rather than cast and is just a bit agricultural thats all.

Ed

 

[Mr Ed]

Other thing I forgot is that the fence seems excellent. Glides really well, locks positively and comes with a short sub-fence.

Ed

 

[Chems]

Its odd when your spending that much to have a chipboard table, the deft had that as well. My sliding table is ally not cast like the axy.

The sliding table is very good, easy to adjust. Did you notice the fence has a micro adjuster? I didn't realise till mine turned up. Nice little feature.

 

[Mr Ed]

Its odd when your spending that much to have a chipboard table, the deft had that as well. My sliding table is ally not cast like the axy.

The sliding table is very good, easy to adjust. Did you notice the fence has a micro adjuster? I didn't realise till mine turned up. Nice little feature.

When I say fabricated sheet, I meant steel not chipboard.

Yes it does have the micro adjuster, which once the bloke in the shop had screwed it back on worked very well.

I thought for the money the sliding table was really good. Cast brackets and table and reasonable bearings running on the round bar.

Ed

 

[woodbloke]

I'm on the verge of being impulsive here - any other options I'm missing?

Ed

Space :wink: - Rob

 

[Jake]

Rear take-off tables are important. Not that they need to be sophisticated.

 

[Mr Ed]

Rear take-off tables are important. Not that they need to be sophisticated.

I should have been clearer; I have a 1200 X1200 outfeed and assembly table now, that I would transfer onto any new saw I bought. Thats the reason for not needing the rear table supplied, not because I don't think you need one.

Ed

 

[Mr Ed]

I'm on the verge of being impulsive here - any other options I'm missing?

Ed

Space :wink: - Rob

I'm OK with the space thing thankfully.

Ed

 

[Chems]

do it do it do it click buy, checkout go on . . . . . .

 

[wizer]

The Jet's outfeed table was the same. Took it off straight away.

 

[woodsworth]

I think you missed the 12 inch version they have.

 

[OPJ]

how does the price differ from SIP and Fox?

Not forgetting the Kity 619, which also looks similar. You get a few of these on eBay, now and again. Though, some may not have all the accessories.

Where would you buy the Fox saw these days, seeing as Rutlands no longer stock it? They've started carrying the SIP, instead.

 

[Karl]

Ed

Looks like a good buy at that price. Watch out for the Axminster 10% offers - if you can hang on until the next one it'd save you a nice little bit.

I wish I had the space for something like that. What size rip can it do without the RH extension table?

Cheers

Karl

 

[Chems]

I wrote this in the other thread about this saw today:

Its not that massive really in reality and its a good working surface for other bits. With wings attached to each side it measures 1170 and with out either wings on it measures 560, each wing is 305 wide.

Hope that helps Karl.

 

[woodsworth]

The cost difference is quite considerable when you include the sliding table in. I just can't see them being same quality machines. the 315 model is almost £600 price difference.

 

[wizer]

how does the price differ from SIP and Fox?

Not forgetting the Kity 619, which also looks similar. You get a few of these on eBay, now and again. Though, some may not have all the accessories.

Where would you buy the Fox saw these days, seeing as Rutlands no longer stock it? They've started carrying the SIP, instead.

I've not seen the Kity up close. I wonder if it's a clone from the same source or the others are clones of it?

The Fox can be bought from Poolewood, I think