Why are Sip table saws expensive?

[dvddvd]

I was looking at table saws and SIP do a 10 inch one for £2000, it looks the same as the Axminster 10 inch which is £1500. Same with their 12 inch version, £2500 compared to the Axi version for £2000. How comes they are £500 more? Never thought SIP were a premium brand

 

[Sachakins]

Maybe not premium, but Axminster less premium than SIP ?

 

[dvddvd]

Both look like the same saws but in different paint jobs?

 

[Sachakins]

Both look like the same saws but in different paint jobs?

I agree on that, but could have differences internally, even if made in same factory.
Not saying they are different, just can't tell from photo.
The Laguna is another option.

 

[rocore]

Which models are you looking at?

 

[dvddvd]

I looked at the laguna but they only go up to 10 inch, just more powerful motors in the fusion 3 model

 

[dvddvd]

Thanks, seems ITech do a 12 inch model 01446 for £2000 and SIP also do a 01446 model for £2500? Same model number?

 

[Sachakins]

https://www.scosarg.com/itech-315mm-table-saw-bench-01446

You beat me to it

 

[Cabinetman]

Or go upmarket but used, I have one, it’s bombproof and comes with a brill crosscut.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/33561401...X7pAmjNgGI6Z0oqCMNN/jCug==|tkp:Bk9SR5SXkJ_gZA

 

[Lord Kitchener]

I had an iTech panel saw and one of their planers. Very good quality and generally speaking cheaper than the equivalent from elsewhere.