Anyone bought an Ozito Tablesaw?

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#195878 10-May-2016 08:34

We're looking at laying down wood laminate fairly soon and I'm in need of a tablesaw.

Has anyone had experience with an Ozito Tablesaw? From reading online, 'apparently' cheaper tablesaws tend not to cut straight, but I'm not sure if this is just scare-mongering so looking for real world experience. Don't have a specific need for a tablesaw outside this project so not really wanting to fork out $500+ on something branded, and don't want to be rushed with renting one (a week's rental would probably pay for the Ozito).

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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#1549008 10-May-2016 08:36

If it's only for one task, why not look at hiring a decent one?

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#1549010 10-May-2016 08:38

You'll get the job done faster and more accurately with good gear

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#1549011 10-May-2016 08:41

A quick look online and it's circa $70/day. I've never laid wood laminate before so unsure how long I'd need it for. Given that, I think it'd be better if I bought one given it *could* cost about the same to rent. As we're laying it ourself, time is not really a factor.

Could you please elaborate when you say we could get it done more accurately? Wood laminate needs a ~10mm gap, and is then hidden by mouldings so I don't need it to be flush against the wall.

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#1549014 10-May-2016 08:53

I have twice made the mistake of buying Ozito stuff, I know second time was stupid, but that stuff is rubbish. Both items, a sander and a drill never completed their first tasks.

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#1549015 10-May-2016 08:53

Put a proper blade on it if you get a cheap saw and that will help heaps.

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#1549016 10-May-2016 08:56

MikeB4:

I have twice made the mistake of buying Ozito stuff, I know second time was stupid, but that stuff is rubbish. Both items, a sander and a drill never completed their first tasks.

Any issues with returning under warranty?

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Put a proper blade on it if you get a cheap saw and that will help heaps.

That is the plan :)

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#1549017 10-May-2016 08:58

Smix:

MikeB4:

I have twice made the mistake of buying Ozito stuff, I know second time was stupid, but that stuff is rubbish. Both items, a sander and a drill never completed their first tasks.

Any issues with returning under warranty?

richms:

Put a proper blade on it if you get a cheap saw and that will help heaps.

That is the plan :)

I will give it Bunnings there were no hassles what so ever with returning.

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#1549020 10-May-2016 09:04

Not sure about a table saw but I have an Ozito drop/mitre saw. Did a 49m2 deck with it and it never skipped a beat. Lent it to a friend and he was so impressed he went and bought one.

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#1549022 10-May-2016 09:06

Thanks for the responses guys.

I totally understand that Ozito isn't a top brand, but really don't want to pay for a rental when I can actually own something for future use (would like to one day rebuild the biltong box I made with only a jigsaw - it's functional, just fugly!).

@tchart good to know! Total floor area is only 100m2 so if she gets the job done, I'll be happy.

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#1549024 10-May-2016 09:12

Good gear does tend to be more accurate. Especially with something like laminate flooring, if the cut isn't perfect, you're going to see it in the finished result. When you hire they should supply the right blade for the job.

If you do buy a cheaper saw (actually applies to any saw), just make sure you check your finished cut for accuracy at regular intervals. Also before you start each cut, make sure the blade is spinning at full speed first. ie. Don't start cutting while the blade is still spinning up.

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#1549026 10-May-2016 09:14

If you plan on using it for other jobs, why not buy a slightly better model to start with? Should last longer if nothing else.

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#1549027 10-May-2016 09:27

Stu: Good gear does tend to be more accurate. Especially with something like laminate flooring, if the cut isn't perfect, you're going to see it in the finished result. When you hire they should supply the right blade for the job.

If you do buy a cheaper saw (actually applies to any saw), just make sure you check your finished cut for accuracy at regular intervals. Also before you start each cut, make sure the blade is spinning at full speed first. ie. Don't start cutting while the blade is still spinning up.

Stu: If you plan on using it for other jobs, why not buy a slightly better model to start with? Should last longer if nothing else.

Thanks for that advice, appreciate it! The other model I was looking at was a Ryobi (it's only $30 more). My only issue with that particular model is it looks a lot smaller so would need to be more careful when trimming the laminate boards

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#1549029 10-May-2016 09:33

Issue I have on my cheap ryobi is the fence is a hard to adjust and get perfectly square to the table piece of crap. And the blade tilt is horrible to use compared to the better saws. Basically I finally got it to 90degrees and have not changed it since because its so damn hard with it moving slightly as you tighten the adjustment.

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#1549033 10-May-2016 09:36

Smix:
Thanks for that advice, appreciate it! The other model I was looking at was a Ryobi (it's only $30 more). My only issue with that particular model is it looks a lot smaller so would need to be more careful when trimming the laminate boards

Get a couple of "Adjustable Work Support" stands with the rollers from Bunnings to help keep the work level. A little awkward with something add flexible as laminate flooring, but a couple should suffice.

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#1549034 10-May-2016 09:38

richms:

Issue I have on my cheap ryobi is the fence is a hard to adjust and get perfectly square to the table piece of crap. And the blade tilt is horrible to use compared to the better saws. Basically I finally got it to 90degrees and have not changed it since because its so damn hard with it moving slightly as you tighten the adjustment.

Oh, thanks for that! Something to definitely check out in-store.

EDIT (so I don't double-post):

Stu:

Get a couple of "Adjustable Work Support" stands with the rollers from Bunnings to help keep the work level. A little awkward with something add flexible as laminate flooring, but a couple should suffice.

Cheers Stu, appreciate the continuing advice.

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