Axminster TS-200-2

[Dave-Jeffo]

Good evening
I’m on the look out for a smaller size /portable table saw.

I have been looking at the dewalt 745 but Someone local to me is selling a second hand Axminster TS - 200 - 2 complete kit including a small shop vac and a homemade cyclone advertised at £500.

Is it worth buying? Or should I just buy new and get the dewalt?

Thanks Dave

 

[finish_that]

They are far from portable - 54kg for the bare saw ,TS250 is 80kg.

 

[sunnybob]

To be that heavy the axminster must have a cast iron top?

In which case you need to be exact in what you want from the saw. I have the DW745, and its a very good saw for its price and weight, which is only 22 kgs.

If you really need a portable saw, then the dewalt is the one for you. You can even buy a wheeled stand for it.
If you want a small table saw for your workshop and are doing fine cuts, then the axminster wins.

 

[transatlantic]

If you can get the price down (the TS-200 kit was around £600 new at the beginning of this year), and you don't need portable, go for it!

 

[MikeJhn]

Did that price included the side extension table, cast iron side mitre slide kit and stand? Just to confirm the TS200 does have a cast iron top.

 

[transatlantic]

Did that price included the side extension table, cast iron side mitre slide kit and stand?

Yes - it was for the "Full Kit" option.

 

[Bodgers]

Good evening
I’m on the look out for a smaller size /portable table saw.

I have been looking at the dewalt 745 but Someone local to me is selling a second hand Axminster TS - 200 - 2 complete kit including a small shop vac and a homemade cyclone advertised at £500.




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Is it worth buying? Or should I just buy new and get the dewalt?

Thanks Dave

The home made cyclone doesn't look to be worth a lot to me.

For £500 this is OTT, for that money you can buy the new Axy AC216TS which is a big step up from the TS200.



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[MikeJhn]

The AC216TS according to the description has 19mm mitre slots, which means lots of readily available accessories will fit, as Bodgers says would be a better buy, but it is heavy and not a portable saw, which is what you asked for on your post.

 

[sammy.se]

I feel like £500 is too much for this, personally.

I have a TS-220 with table and sliding carriage, and I don't think it's worth £500

 

[transatlantic]

I feel like £500 is too much for this, personally.

I have a TS-220 with table and sliding carriage, and I don't think it's worth £500

Agreed. Assuming it's in good condition, I usually expect about 1/3 off retail. But considering there is now an upgraded version of it, you could probably get even more off.

 

[sammy.se]

Sorry, I meant I have a TS-200 (not TS-220)

 

[MikeJhn]

To the OP, for £150.00 more you can get this, which for all intents and purpose's is the TS200-2 new and under guarantee: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scheppach-Prec ... SQ8X9FM0HX

 

[Dave-Jeffo]

Thanks all! As my post was a little bit wollie, Il give a bit more background on what I’m wanting.
I currently have a large Startrite saw with full sliding table etc. It’s by far over kill for what I require. (I bought it cheap and got it to a useable/running state)

So I’m now wanting something smaller.. i am not particularly Fussed weather it is fixed or portable but I do like the thought of it being portable. I was liking the look of the dewalt and the reviews that I have read on it. I also like the fact that it’s portable (not that I particularly need this)
But then I noticed the Axminster for sale which caught my eye, this made me think should I sell my Startrite and buy a smaller saw like the Axminster.

I think you’ve all helped me make my mind up. I’m going to go for the smaller more portable dewalt and keep my Startrite if I need it.

Having said that, I may wait a week or so and throw a cheeky low offer out for the Axminster if it’s not sold.

Thanks again for all your advise

Dave