I need a mini table saw

[AlanS]

I have begun to make small jewelry boxes- using 1/4" - 3/8" material.   I find that my large table saw is a bit bulky for this detail work.   Although I have made several jigs to have accurate miter corners, I wish that I had a small bench saw to do this intricate work.   Something with a 6"-ish blade.    I tried using my hand plane with shooting boards, would rather a precise machine.   ANY IDEAS?   Anyone use a smaller TS for detail work?

[Bill Wilson]

I know nothing about them, but I have heard others mention that Proxxon tools are popular with model builders.

[jteneyck]

I have begun to make small jewelry boxes- using 1/4" - 3/8" material.   I find that my large table saw is a bit bulky for this detail work.   Although I have made several jigs to have accurate miter corners, I wish that I had a small bench saw to do this intricate work.   Something with a 6"-ish blade.    I tried using my hand plane with shooting boards, would rather a precise machine.   ANY IDEAS?   Anyone use a smaller TS for detail work?

You will never be able to obtain the precision and cut quality of a shooting board with a machine.  My advice is to use your current TS with a mini sled for rough cuts and then a good shooting board and low angle bench plane, like the LN No. 62, to bring them to final dimension.  

John

[jcredding]

For model and miniature work take a look at the Byrnes Model Machine table saw. It’s a great tool for that purpose (and the drum sander is amazing as well).

[mdhills]

I have begun to make small jewelry boxes- using 1/4" - 3/8" material.   I find that my large table saw is a bit bulky for this detail work.   Although I have made several jigs to have accurate miter corners, I wish that I had a small bench saw to do this intricate work.   Something with a 6"-ish blade.    I tried using my hand plane with shooting boards, would rather a precise machine.   ANY IDEAS?   Anyone use a smaller TS for detail work?

jointmaker pro?

[museumguy]

Just a thought, how about a 10" jobsite table saw with a 7 1/4" blade on it? Smaller table size, smaller blade, maybe.

[kencombs]

IF you can find one, a printer's saw seems to me to be the perfect tool for that.  Maybe with a custom ground blade.  But they are heavy, smooth running and accurate.  I saw a half dozen of them sell last summer at auction but have never seen another opportunity or I'd own one I think.

Example:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dSgXxmpB-8

[kurt18947]

Just a thought, how about a 10" jobsite table saw with a 7 1/4" blade on it? Smaller table size, smaller blade, maybe.

It doesn't help with table size but I've run 7 1/4" diablo blades from Home Depot on a Grizzly 1023. I find it less aggressive and smoother running than regular 10" blades in 40 -60 tooth configuration. I only use these for thin fragile cuts though they'll cut up to 3/4 or so fine. There are different tooth counts and grinds. And I don't have to send them out to have sharpened. Smaller diameter so the rim speed is lower so feed slower but for the kind of work these blades are best for a slower feed rate is desirable.

[Gary G™]

Have a look here: https://www.micromark.com
and here:

https://craftisian.com/projects/12854-mi...ci-inserts

These folks might have the experience you want.

[Stwood_]

I've ran a 7-1/4" multitooth blade on my 3hp Grizzly before. It's smooth...