Metabo TS 254 240 V Site Table Saw , Green

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ONE-KEY connectivity – the most advanced tool monitoring system available with options to control tool settings and restrict user access remotely. Although table saws can be used for crosscutting applications, they require the material to be pushed into the blade; a cutting action normally associated with rip cutting. The Mafell Erika table saw can make cross-cuts by placing the material against the adjustable mitre fence and pulling the blade towards to operator, working on a similar principle to a mitre saw – that of bringing the blade to the material. This technique allows fast and extremely accurate cutting with a massive cut width of 430mm. Regarded as the finest portable saw manufacturer in the world, Mafell have designed the Erika to offer unrivalled precision, versatility and reliability. Advantages of Mafell Erika 85 Push Pull Table Saw

As Neil states, “it’s a very good, stable fence. You can push against it, no movement, and it’s not trying to wiggle around on the bed.”

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Like any piece of machinery or equipment – table saws can be dangerous and cause serious injury if basic safety precautions are not adhered to. Below are some important safety tips when using any table saw. The Metabo TS 254 M is a relatively small table saw, but it has a large 254 mm blade. This allows it to cut up to 80 mm high, which is more than most competitors. In terms of rip capacity, it is slightly smaller than other saws with a maximum of 520 mm wide rip cuts. I also noticed with several bolts and screws that when you tighten or loosen them with a screwdriver, the head profile gets slightly damaged. This is because they are made of really soft metals (probably for cost reasons), so you need to be careful not to destroy the profile. I can imagine after some time you would need to replace some bolts as a result. A few months ago, Metabo released their new table saw, the TS 254 M. What interested me straight away was the combination of a low price with good specs and features. On paper it looks really good with a large 254 mm blade, which is usually found on larger saws, a 1500 W motor and a solid miter gauge and fence. Dual dust outlet ports – dust can be extracted from above and below the blade for a cleaner and safer working environment.

MMC Multi Material Control electronic speed control – select the correct speed for the material you are cutting to include wood, laminate, plastics and aluminium. Mitre cut – keeping the blade at 90 degrees to the saw bed and adjusting the mitre guide to the required angle, makes table saws an excellent tool for mitre cutting. Regular users of table saws often build a fixed angled sled, which slides inside both channels of the table when wanting to make repeat mitre cuts. A key feature of a table saw is its ability to perform a wide range of cuts, on different sizes of material… with accuracy. All in all, I’m quite pleased with the Metabo TS 254 M. It has many strong points, and improves on some of the weaknesses of other entry-level table saws. E-control electronic variable speed – select the perfect speed for multiple materials including wood, laminates, plastics and aluminium.

The transparent plastic blade guard attaches to the riving knife. You snap it in place and secure it with a small lever. The blade guard has a small ‘leaf’ on the left side for some extra protection. It unfortunately does not have any dust extraction. So far it has been doing a good job, but I do feel it is quite fragile so I’m not sure how long it will last. Removing the blade guard (maybe I should be more careful…) Dust collection It may not be the perfect table saw, especially if you require absolute accuracy, but for many users it will be precise and powerful enough. Given the low price, I think Metabo provides excellent value for money. What I liked The table top feels solid and was perfectly straight. The coating does seem a little weak though, and I’ve already made quite a few scratches simply by moving the miter gauge and fence. This is purely cosmetic, and it’s hard to expect too much from a machine of this price, but still a pity.