Table saw access?
 

I'm doing a bit of a woodcraft project (the details of which are to remain a secret to CP). I just spent several hours getting started, doing some proof of concept preliminary stuff. What I've learned is that I need a freaking table saw.

With a table saw, I'd probably be done with the 16 cuts I need in an hour. With a circular saw it just took me two hours to get 4 cuts right. And I'm still not convinced I can get all of the other 12 right.

So, anyone have, or know how I can get an hour's time on, a table saw (with an adjustable bevel blade and a miter sled of some sort)? Sometime between now and, say end of March would be good.

Purchasing one myself isn't an option both for budgetary and storage space reasons.

ETA: I should say, 1-2 hour driving radius from home would be a requirement.

I start my woodworking class next week and can make the cuts for you (you can't use the equipment unless you are in the class).

Stand by. Someone just gave me permission to shop for a portable saw on craigslist. If I can't find something there I might take you up on that.

Would a radial arm, or chop saw work?

I've also got a portable table saw.

Radial arm and chop saws are for cross cuts (cutting the short side of a board, generally across the grain). Chop saws tend to be more accurate and are better for angles (miters, etc.). Table saws are for ripping (cutting the longer length of a board, generally with the grain). Though a table saw can cut cross cuts and miters, a decent chop saw would be better for this unless it is a longer cut, generally limited to 6" to 10", depending on the model..

Hand-held circular saws are better for courser cuts requiring less accuracy of measurement, straightness, and angles. Usually, a circular saw is used in construction whereas chop and table saws are used more for carpentry.

Fine. Don't come and use mine, then.

Haw haw. I didn't know I was the lynchpin. You know I totally appreciate power tools. :cool:

I need 14" rips, so the radial/chop saws probably aren't an option.

Some of the 12" sliding miter saws can cut 14" (90° cuts), but I don't remember if the one at the school is that large.

I used to work at a lumber yard. We would do custom cuts if the wood was purchased there. The only hitch was that they weren't responsible if the cuts were wrong (ie you gave them the wrong measurements).

I had a portable table saw but I lost it in the divorce, along with all my other nifty power tools.