Table saw with induction motor

[simocco]

Hi

I am looking for my first table saw (bench saw). my workshop is very ...compact. i seem to be hung up on having one with an induction motor. do you know of any that are smaller i.e to sit on a bench that have an induction moror? Or perhaps you could point out the features that i should be focusing on.

many thanks

Simon

[bywc]

From my understanding the majority of contractor saws use induction motors as they are industrial and the fact of it having no brushes but really as a hobby wood worker I don't see many woodworkers complaining about having to replace their brushes to often.

As far as a bench top from my understanding all bench top use direct drive universal motor so if you are set on a induction motor look at the contractor saws.

Really when I think of what is important in a saw its not what kind of motor but what HP it has then its on to the important things like accuracy,type of fence,standard miter slot size so I can use aftermarket if needed, micro adjustments etc the motor for me personally becomes a unimportant thing past is the HP of the motor strong enough to cut the stock I am wanting to.

[Beechwood Chip]

Let me just say that I was really happy with my Bosch 4100 benchtop saw. I got it for US$380 as a refurb. The miter slots were standard size (an issue for a low end bench-top), the fence was accurate and easy to use, and I never had a problem with power. I used a Freud LU83R010 10-Inch 50 Tooth ATB Thin Kerf blade on it. The blade guard and other features were well designed and easy to use. It had a dust collection port for a shop-vac (2.5") that worked fairly well. I traded up to the Sawstop contractor, but I kinda miss the Bosch because it fit into my shop easily and was convenient to use.

[simocco]

thanks guys...appreciate it

[Dyami Plotke]

I'll back Beechwood Chip. For years a Bosch 4000 (their previous model) equipped with a standard kerf Forrest Woodworker II was my table saw. It's definitely a champ. Small enough to move, big enough to be useful & very accurate. I'd strongly recommended the Bosch.

[Beechwood Chip]

FYI, the Bosch 4100 is available from Amazon for $437 refurbished with one year warranty and free shipping. Don't forget to use TheWoodWhisperer -> Amazon link to support the site.

I have no relationship with Bosch or TWW except as a happy customer. I got my $380 price several years ago (when the economy was in free-fall), so I can't say whether it's worth waiting for a better price.

[simocco]

im in the UK so will have to source locally but thanks again for the feedback