Bandsaw Vs Table saw

[Jim]

Of the two which would you say was the most accurate, especially on smaller pieces ..

 

[Vic Perrin]

Food for thought Jim. As per usual I ain't got a clue

 

[Bigblackdog]

i would say table saw.

although on small parts it would also be (potentially) more dangerous. It really depends what you are wanting to cut on it.

 

[Baldy]

Would say depends on if set up right.. would tend to say bandsaw if used right and set up right but tables poss more likely to be set up right.. but depends on each one...

No help I know but...

Yah but no but yeah but

 

[Terry]

As Mark says. I have both and for cutting small bits I would always opt for the band saw !!!

 

[chas_41_uk]

If it is for cutting small pieces ..... the band saw

 

[nimrod]

I use the band saw for cutting small pieces , but I have been looking at a mini table saw its got a 4 inch blade not sure if it would be accurate enough, would want to see one working before buying

Robin

 

[Dalboy]

I have both for accurate cuts the bench saw(assuming it is a good one) for everyday use the bandsaw is my go to. If I was going to say do segmented work the bench saw would be the choice with a jig for safe cutting and holding.

 

[Terry Q]

The table saw gets my vote.

 

[rayf6604]

The kerf on a table saw is going to be a lot thicker than a bandsaw but the table leaves a cleaner cut I think. My bandsaw always leaves ridges on the cut surface

 

[Penpal]

THe bandsaw I have a few other saws I have a few each one handy and efficient its impossible to follow the grain in pen blanks with the table saw unsafe even with especially small items the bandsaw is very useful.

Peter.

 

[Doug]

Table saw is way more accurate than a bandsaw, try gluing mitres up straight off a bandsaw

An accurate sliding table is idea for small components but for lots of repetitive cuts a decent chop saw would be my choice Jim

 

[silver]

Bandsaw every time..

I don't have a big table saw now adays, I changed to a big (ish, the blade is 2,750 and 14" cut) bandsaw and never looked back for what I do.

If I was going to say do segmented work the bench saw would be the choice

I prefer the bandsaw for segmented work, especially for the serpent blanks. The table saw blade is a bit reluctant to do wavey lines.

 

[wm460]

Table saw.
If cutting a really small bit use a vacuum cleaner with the wife old stockings over the nozzle.

 

[paulm]

for small bits the band saw but it has to be set up right to minimise drift.

Ray, using more tpi and a sharp blade will minimise the ridges

 

[Baldy]

If it is a space thing one or the other type deal I would say bandsaw as more uses..

 

[bassethound]

Table saw for me!

 

[Lons]

Tablesaw def more accurate but the bandsaw is more convenient and the one I go to first for occasional or small cuts. For general pen blanks, I always use the bandsaw.

 

[SPSlick]

I have both and they both get used but the bandsaw is more versatile especially with small work.

 

[yorkshireman]

Buy a tablesaw Jim then you've got the choice, assuming you can shoehorn it into the workshop that is. I had mine delivered Saturday and am struggling for space but I'll put it on wheels and fit it in somewhere.