Skil TS6307-00 Table Saw Sorta Review by a Guy Who Actually Bought It
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- Опубліковано 29 жов 2023
- I purchased this Skil TS6307-00 after watching numerous reviews online and deciding that, since I'm not building cabinets, I'll be fine with an entry-level model. I think, overall, it's probably the best entry-level saw out there, but it has a fatal flaw -- the throat plate sucks. There are a couple aftermarket options out there, but only zero clearance (no dado plates). Other than the plate, the saw seems to be great and, unlike a lot of "jobsite" table saws, it's actually portable. It's lightweight, not awkwardly huge, and easily stored in a small garage. You can also make a saw table around it as, when the integrated legs are folded up, there are little rubber nubbins that the saw sits on just like any other jobsite table saw would have. Is it worth the $299.99 plus 8.75% tax plus gas money? Yeah (considering today's prices). It is it worth any more? No.
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I own one and also own a Delta Unisaw. I think you expect too much of the saw. It's a great saw and one of the better "job site" saws on the market. Flimsy throat plate, while not ideal, it certainly not a major flaw that would warrant returning the saw for a new one. At least IMHO. For $299, there is nothing that even comes close to the features of this Skil Table saw.
Realized someone sells a better throat plate and the next one at the store was no better. It's not that expensive for Skil to provide a better throat plate if saws of similar pricing can offer one.
They now come with metal throat plates.@@therealSIRBOOM
I totally agree. I always make my own throat plates mostly out of leftover vinyl planking. Also I use zero clearance tape if need be.
The throat plate is metal in the new version. Try to buy the one in the black box, not the gray.
thanks for the review!
I have this saw in New Zealand. Interesting that the insert plate is now metal. I am happy with my plastic insert plate. I had no problem adjusting the riving knife but slotted the bottom of it si it was no longer captive. Saves a bit of time when using a dado stack which this saw has plenty of power to use.
How did you not die letting that bit of wood sit in the saw with nothing holding it while the blade was spinning?
I'm actually dead right now.
Did you check the table top if it's nice and flat?
It was as flat as it needs to be for a job site saw. Nothing obvious to complain about there.
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You might want to read the manual on using the fence.... Dangerous operation
You are correct. I don't advocate using the saw the way I did to demonstrate it's ability to cut through common lumber and the noise it makes in the process. This is not a tutorial on how to use a table saw. Thanks for your concern.
Shake your head man. To expect perfection from this level!!. Open your wallet. Then you won't have to whine.
I'm shaking my head, it's not doing anything to give me more money in the wallet. Will continue to whine.
You can’t even buy an iPhone any this price
My plate is plastic, not even metal.
I think mine is indeed metal based on clanking it against something hard, but I could be wrong.
I believe this varies by region maybe. Mine is also plastic, and only comes with the smaller riving knife which is captive and can't be removed, not the second one shown here with the blade guard integrated in to it. Same model number as well. Mine is from Canada.
The plastic plate however isn't open at the back like this one so less of an issue with the two separate ends twisting
new version come with metal plate
Preamp volume TOO LOW. WHAT YOU SAY?
Yes, random material shims needed. What do you expect from cheap saw? Skip.