Charnwood w670 opinions

[muttley9050]

 

Hi all.

Any opinions on this table saw? I'm in need of a new one and the second hand market is crazy. There is also very little availability in the new market right now. Alot is stuff on back order.

Up for suggestions of something better in a similar price point and capacity.

As much as I would love a big old cast machine unfortunately it will have to be on trolley base as space is limited.

Onions welcomed.

Cheers

Charnwood W670 12" Sliding Table Panel Saw from Westcountry Machinery 4 Wood

WWW.MACHINERY4WOOD.CO.UK

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Charnwood W670 12

[Ben scott]

On 11/04/2021 at 16:01, muttley9050 said:

 

Hi all.

Any opinions on this table saw? I'm in need of a new one and the second hand market is crazy. There is also very little availability in the new market right now. Alot is stuff on back order.

Up for suggestions of something better in a similar price point and capacity.

As much as I would love a big old cast machine unfortunately it will have to be on trolley base as space is limited.

Onions welcomed.

Cheers

 

Charnwood W670 12" Sliding Table Panel Saw from Westcountry Machinery 4 Wood

WWW.MACHINERY4WOOD.CO.UK

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Charnwood W670 12

if space is limited is a sliding table a good idea? Charnwood mention a minimum floor are of 2500mmx3100mm

as a training furniture maker with limited space i manged to find an imported Harvey hw110lge-30 which  has been a really solid saw there now sold by Axminister for way more than i payed for it! they also sell a smaller one that is closer to your price range. they have sling tables and other accessory's which might suit but as you say there on backorder so no good for you 

 

I've also had some good experace with the sip ones but they seem to be on backorder till mid may...

 

everything I've said you probably already know  but now you know my opinion... or should i say onion

Axminster Trade AT254TS Table Saw Workstation | Axminster Tools

WWW.AXMINSTERTOOLS.COM

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This is a smart 254mm blade table saw with a very high build quality, and some features normally only found on much...

 

[muttley9050]

Watched a couple of the axminster sell on ebay for crazy money and id have to collect.

Can buy a new one interest free over two years, delivered in 48 hours.

I have plenty of space for the said saw. Just can't leave it in the middle of workshop when not in use. I have a big 3 phase spindle moulder which I can't move but everything else except the lathe is on a trolley and stored against the wall.

Never used a charnwood and wondered what people's opinions of them are.

I would consider myself a light trade user so get hammered for a couple of days then not used for a month. I'm expecting crap plastic handles that will break but happy to make necessary up grades my self.

 

 

 

 

[Ben scott]

Watched a couple of the axminster sell on ebay for crazy money and id have to collect.
Can buy a new one interest free over two years, delivered in 48 hours.
I have plenty of space for the said saw. Just can't leave it in the middle of workshop when not in use. I have a big 3 phase spindle moulder which I can't move but everything else except the lathe is on a trolley and stored against the wall.
Never used a charnwood and wondered what people's opinions of them are.
I would consider myself a light trade user so get hammered for a couple of days then not used for a month. I'm expecting crap plastic handles that will break but happy to make necessary up grades my self.
 
 
 
 

Makes sense
You may be more likely to get an awnser form a Charnwood owner on ukworkshop forum

[muttley9050]

if space is limited is a sliding table a good idea? Charnwood mention a minimum floor are of 2500mmx3100mm
as a training furniture maker with limited space i manged to find an imported Harvey hw110lge-30 which  has been a really solid saw there now sold by Axminister for way more than i payed for it! they also sell a smaller one that is closer to your price range. they have sling tables and other accessory's which might suit but as you say there on backorder so no good for you 
 
I've also had some good experace with the sip ones but they seem to be on backorder till mid may...
 
everything I've said you probably already know [emoji4] but now you know my opinion... or should i say onion [emoji4]

Axminster Trade AT254TS Table Saw Workstation | Axminster Tools

WWW.AXMINSTERTOOLS.COM

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This is a smart 254mm blade table saw with a very high build quality, and some features normally only found on much...  

I'm not seeing a world of difference in the appearance of photos. Would be nice to see these things. The saw you mention is only 70 odd mm cut, I need 100 plus.

[Woodworks]

Looks a tidy machine on paper if a bit on the light side.

 

[muttley9050]

Some people seem to love charnwood. Others seem to hate them

[Woodworks]

5 minutes ago, muttley9050 said:

Some people seem to love charnwood. Others seem to hate them

They have been going long enough so they cant be carp. Nice looking Scheppach on the bay 

[muttley9050]

They have been going long enough so they cant be carp. Nice looking Scheppach on the bay 

There's a couple of 4010s on there. I think they will make around £1300 from what I've seen lately. One finishing tomorrow is only 2 hours drive so a possibility. They other 5 hours drive so too far.
Seen a smaller scheppach saw and the are good. Wish I knew if the charnwood was much worse because a new one out the box is only £400 more and no day spent collecting.

[topchippyles]

25 minutes ago, muttley9050 said:

Some people seem to love charnwood. Others seem to hate them

I have posted a thread on the UKworkshop forum as a lot more woodworkers on there and asked for feedback on them. I will pm you the link