circular saw as table saw?

Question

I want to get a circular saw.

I saw one table saw (small table) where the saw could be detatched as a circular saw.

can most circular saws be attatched to tables?
what do i need to attatch them?
what kind of tables can i use?

Am i better off just getting the tablesaw combo that I saw she saw on the sea shore.

Answer 1

I had a similar setup some time ago.
Actually, it was a multifunction table - to which you could add a circular saw, jig saw, or router.

I might have used it once for each of the circular saw and sabre saw. I used it mainly for the router.
Their hook-ups were tougher, and there was little, in any added versatility to using the saws in this way.

The circular saw, and jig saw were much more versatile in free-form -- not attached to the table.

A circular saw is a must-have for a DIY'r
To cut plywood, I just attach a straight edge to the wood to guide the saw.
For accurate smaller cuts, I'll use a speed square as a guide.

I have a table saw - rarely used. The last time I used it was to rip a bunch of 2 x 4's to build-up a wall surface. I used it, as the quantity of needed cuts called for it. Had I not had it, I would have used the straight-edge method.

However, if you are a hobbyist, or contractor who needs to make many repetitive cuts, I would consider a table saw overkill.

If I decided I absolutely needed a table saw, it would be a free-standing saw, as it would be much more versatile and stable than a comb-saw, as you described, could ever be.

Again, DIY'r:
Circular saw -- must have.
Table saw -- not so much

Good luck woodcutter :-)

btw: The attachment (for mine) was a series of machine screws/bolts and clamping mechanisms. The table was considered "universal", and therefore had a series of holes in the table to accept almost any saw or router.

Answer 2

Circular Saw Table

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Probably not a good idea for the longevity of the circular saw. Most circular saws have a motor with a limited duty cycle, that is, you cant run it continuously without it overheating. These saws were meant for cutting a rafter or stud, and then sitting around for a while before the next cut..
Table saws have an induction type motor, mostly capacitor types, which can run all day long. It would probably be best to get one of each type of saw. You could buy a used table saw, since the good ones are usually built to last forever. I have seen a lot of the older (pre 1980's) Craftsman table saws out there and most of them are in perfect working order. Happy hacking!

Answer 5

yes it can be done, I had made one years ago, they are just good for rough cuts and not very accurate. Get a good table saw if you want to do more than rip plywood etc.. the one i made was a piece of 3/4 inch plywood,, adjust your saw to cut full depth,, make a line in the center paralell with the outer edge of the plywood and ease the saw into the wood until it goes all the thru,, use small clamps and wood screws to hold the saw to the table,, DO NOT use long screws!! then turn the table over and use a long straight board as a fence! you can add a switch or just plug and unplut the saw to save from having to go under the table to turn it off and on!! just mount it on a couple of saw horses!! Use smooth plywood or apply a formica top

Answer 6

I've never heard of a detachable circular/table saw combo.
I'm betting the accuracy isn't going to be very good.
Pluse the horse power wouldn't be very good either.
As a DIY, I would get a seperate curcular saw and a budget table saw with a couple of features on it.
Oh, and definitely get the out feed and in feed stands that allow you to use larger stock such as plywood sheets or long pieces of timber that you need to rip on the table saw.
It makes it so much easier.
Good luck.
tc

Answer 7

Get yourself a decent, large circular saw eg Makita 5900b and mount it upside down on a sheet of plywood to use it as a table saw. In my experience a table saw will be used too infrequently to justify its cost. Most tasks can be performed with just the circular saw like ripping 4x2's (just use the fence supplied) You will need a lot of space around a table saw to operate it correctly.

http://www.makita.com.au/product.asp?ContentID=n5900b

Answer 8

I think you will be unhappy with both in the long run. Start with a good circular saw. You can rough cut plywood and crosscut 2x4's. You will not be able to rip (lengthwise 2x4 cuts). When you are ready, get a nice tablesaw with enough horsepower to rip.

To cut sheet wood with your circular saw, just get an accurate saw guide.

Better tools = better cuts = more money

Remember, you get what you pay for.

Answer 9

If you're ripping the board (cutting with the grain), then use the table saw. If you are cross cutting (cutting across the grain), then use the circular saw. For a rip cut, you really need the fence, especially with 3" width - too narrow for the sole plate of the circular saw, you'll not get a square cut.

Answer 10

You r better off getting the 1 u saw because if u try make one urself it will most likely malfunction and u will end up hurt.