Advice on best tool for making long cuts

[gizmo1990]

Okay first off, yes I could just use a saw! But that's not really the point.

Basically I'm finally getting a nice wooden bench which will allow me to attempt some decent woodwork. For the time being I can only afford one powered tool so I've been deciding on what to get, what's going to give me a lot of options? And I've decided that the single most important thing I need to do is to make long(ish) straight cuts in wood.

Now I'd love a standalone band or a circular saw bench but they cost big bucks so I was wondering if there's an alternative? Something like a jigsaw which can be clamped to a bench and powerful enough to make cuts in say 10mm wood which would be feed through it?

Does something like this exist? If not any other advice one the subject would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ladylola]

Blatantly lifted from a post by "Opps" in "best smallish circular saw mains" in the tools and materials forum

http://www.axminster.co.uk/festool-...and-1400mm-guide-rail-prod481364/?src=froogle

 

[studips]

£455 might qualify as big bucks. how about a nice 230mm bosch blue circular saw and some decent clamps for your timber guide?

 

[gregers]

look on ebay for a decent table saw.

 

[Deluks]

Second hand triton workcentre.

 

[ladylola]

£455 might qualify as big bucks. how about a nice 230mm bosch blue circular saw and some decent clamps for your timber guide?

Ah yes , who didn't actually look at the price then?

 

[JohnD]

I believe a band saw is more likely to cut your hand off.

A circular saw usually only takes a few fingers.

 

[foxhole]

Would be easier to answer if we know your budget.

 

[WestmidsChippy]

No machine can compare to doing a job by hand...if you have got the time.

A hand saw will be perfect for whatever length/width of timber you plan on cutting.

Alot more satisfaction and peace of mind if done by hand

 

[joe-90]

These have a good reputation.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/92947.../Hitachi-C9U2-235mm-Circular-Saw#BVRRWidgetID


Just add a couple of clamps and a straight edge.

 

[merlin50]

start off with a decent table saw. I bought a very old cast iron one with a 14 inch blade, it will last forever.

 

[studips]

These have a good reputation.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/92947.../Hitachi-C9U2-235mm-Circular-Saw#BVRRWidgetID

i got the 12" version of this and it is a nice saw.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

I believe a band saw is more likely to cut your hand off.

A circular saw usually only takes a few fingers.

No machine can compare to doing a job by hand...if you have got the time.

I see the hairshirts with rose tinted specs have arrived.......

These have a good reputation.

Doubtless because you have one, Eh, Joe? Never seen one on site - many joiners buy the Makita 5704RK (I worked with three other guys on muy last job who had one) which can still be had for under £100 if you shop around, like here

 

[Norcon]

These have a good reputation.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/92947.../Hitachi-C9U2-235mm-Circular-Saw#BVRRWidgetID

i got the 12" version of this and it is a nice saw.

I didn't know hitachi made a 12" (300mm) version. Have you a model number?
Mafell make the real big beasties. I've got a makita that will rip 75mm with ease.

 

[Monkeh]

These have a good reputation.

Doubtless because you have one, Eh, Joe? Never seen one on site - many joiners buy the Makita 5704RK (I worked with three other guys on muy last job who had one) which can still be had for under £100 if you shop around, like here

I have one of those, except it's red and only cost £50. They're nice saws.