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.

 

[rocore]

Ive got the Axminster AW254TS, hobby rated 10" machine and its solid. great build quality. If i had extra cash i wouldn't hesitate to get the Axminster Pro AP254SB.

 

[Mike Fletcher]

I bought a new Axminster Trade saw, AT254SB about five years ago for £900.00. Excellent machine. After setting it up I have not had to make any adjustments since. Bullet proof as stated above. It cuts absolutely straight, mitre fence the same. According to their web site they don't offer this saw any more. The replacement is way more expensive than £900.00. SIP make an identical saw. I would guess just as accurate as the Axminster brand.

 

[Sideways]

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

Maybe they are trying to create the perception that they're better.
Make an extra £500 profit on each unit and you can have a viable business with fewer sales.

 

[Jake]

It might be as simple as Axminster importing and retailing directly and SIP being an importer-wholesaler so there is another layer of profit margin in the chain. Maybe less quantity discounting too if Axminster has the better channel for these bigger set piece items. Also might well be less obvious spec differences, parts qualities etc, that shave costs.

 

[dvddvd]

Surely people look at the specs and photos and work out they are the same saws but with a £500 price difference

 

[Sachakins]

Surely people look at the specs and photos and work out they are the same saws but with a £500 price difference

OK, try this out for size.one is £130 other is £40 Both DCD805...

 

[Fergie 307]

But they aren't the same. Look at the clutch ring, very different. Clip, no clip. Different chucks.
Without knowing what sites they are from my first thought would be is the £40 one a fake?

 

[Sachakins]

But they aren't the same. Look at the clutch ring, very different. Clip, no clip. Different chucks.
Without knowing what sites they are from my first thought would be is the £40 one a fake?

Which one though?

 

[Deadeye]

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

Interestingly, when I bought my saw (SIP 01332) it was the other way round - about £300 cheaper than the identical iTech!