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   BG | Nov 27, 2003 04:19pm | #1

   Bob,

   Don't know anything about it..but the Woodcraft started to feature the Proxxom(sp?)

   http://shop.woodcraft.com/Woodcraft/product_family.asp?family%5Fid=4905&gift=False&0=dept%2Easp%2Cdept%5Fid%3D10000%26Tree%3D%2CDepartments&1=dept%2Easp%2Cdept%5Fid%3D1045%26menu%5Fid%3D%26Tree%3D0%2CPower%20Tools&2=dept%2Easp%2Cdept%5Fid%3D1018%26menu%5Fid%3D%26Tree%3D1%2CSmall%20Scale%2FModel%20Making&Gift=False&mscssid=4673BBC3E56E49F48C21317797DCB055

   as you can see it's easy to find...lol
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   SparrowHawk | Nov 27, 2003 04:35pm | #2

   Hi Bob,

   I have a Preac table saw that I use for all my inlay and detail work. It's only limitation to my mind is that it is somewhat underpowered and does have a tendency to stall when ripping harder woods like 1/4" ebony. There is also another saw manufacturer (Jim Byrnes) whose saw is better powered. Both are beautifully engineered and machined.

   James Byrnes
   2537 Tree Ridge La.
   Orlando, FL. 32817
   407-657-4663 (evenings)
   review: http://www.warriorgroup.org/Table%20Saw.htm

   http://www.preac.com/

   Not to step on anyone's toes here, but I have been a wooden ship modeler for a number of years and nobody in those groups has much good to say about the Proxon table saw in comparison with either of those listed above. In this case you definitely get what you pay for. Of course, it depends on how accurate you need the saw to be and what you intend to cut with it.

   Be safe,
   Ken

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   watkinsjd | Nov 28, 2003 09:03pm | #6

   SparrowHawk,

   I have been interested in getting into model ship building for some time.  Do you have any recommendation on sources for kits?  There are no hobby shops within 50 miles of here and I have not felt comfortable with the sites I have visited on the Internet.

   JW

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   SparrowHawk | Nov 28, 2003 10:19pm | #7

   Hi JW,

   The best source I've found (with the best prices) is

   http://www.modelexpo-online.com/

   In addition there are a few good model ship forums on the net such as -

   http://www.shipbuildersreport.com/

   Let me know if you have further questions ...Be safe,Ken

   Edited 11/28/2003 2:41:07 PM ET by SparrowHawk

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   chrisindiana | Nov 27, 2003 05:05pm | #3

   I have a 4" Dremel table saw. I used it for making doll house trim.  I have not used it for several years. As I remember it worked well with thin & softer material. It would stall out on thicker & hard material. It was alot safer than cutting small pices on a full size saw. If I can locate it, I would be willing to sell it if you are interested.

     

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   66wood | Nov 27, 2003 05:37pm | #4

   Sure, let me know if you find it and we will talk about it. Thanks again ,Bob

4. 
   Jamie_Buxton | Nov 27, 2003 08:09pm | #5

   Try http://www.micromark.com/ .  They specialize in small tools.

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   Steinmetz | Nov 29, 2003 02:11pm | #8

   Bob, Years ago when I worked in construction I was privileged to watch a floorlayer installing oak strip flooring. While fitting the various lengths, he used a " Smaller than a breadbox" electric circular saw to crosscut checked ends

   .Since he worked on his knees, the machine was right down there with him. I think this tool is made and sold through flooring suppliers. Very powerful fixed blade would cut miters but no bevels. Blade fixed at 90 deg. (Had a miter gauge too.)

   After seeing that neat portable 'Tablesaw', I made a few using 6" Skilsaws.  Built into a wooden box and attached upside down  with handle cut off and a miter slot dadoed into the top, the whole thing had a 18"x 20" 'footprint'and about 9" high. Hand holds cut into sides to carry to job.

   The switch, I bought army surplus, (15 cts) was the toggle type with center off left momentary right continuously run. Years before Makita contractor saws were made. Stein.

   
   

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6. 
   ian | Nov 29, 2003 02:52pm | #9

   You could check out the Hegner Precision Table Workshop MK4  the sales blurb says:

    

   Cutting table 400x350mm machined aluminium alloy casting. Two speed circular saw 600/1400 rpm (belt/pulley system), 350W motor, 35mm cutting height, rip and mitre fences. Router for profile cutting, grooving, dovetailing, copy moulding etc. with 40mm height adjustment, fence, 450W motor, 2700 rpm. Rotary sanding attachment 125mm diameter with velcro disc attachment, adjustable table to 45 degrees. Precision 1-10mm chuck with drill table, 2800rpm, will accept optional flexible drill shaft. Heavy cast iron base means no fixing to the bench is required. The Hegner no-volt cut-out switch means after a power cut the machine will not start up by itself. Many options are available to add even greater versatility to the MK4, such as extension tables, morticer attachment, woodturning lathe, and flexible drill shaft.

    

   No I don't sell them, and have not used one, but have seen one in the flesh.  Close up it looks too small for any but small projects and model making.  The first site google threw up is:  http://www.advmachinery.com/  I had to click cancel a couple of times to get past the site's insistance I have a user name and password !  However, it might be a lot more than you want.