Axminster Trade AT254TS Table Saw Workstation (Unboxing and Setup)

[@louiesworkshop2023]

Hi Sean, really enjoyed your build and walk through, your shop is beginning to look amazing, goodluck with the tablesaw, looking forward to your next video, regards Louie Ulster Workshops

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hi Louise, thank you for watching. I'm glad you liked it! Yeah the workshop is filling up... very soon I will be doing a workshop tour! see you in the next video

[@mikepurseglove7099]

Table saw looks great. Looking forward to seeing some results when you can. Just one point … Please use a piece of wood between cast iron parts and any required hammering. You can easily damage it if you don’t. Enjoy your new kit.

[@FranksDIY]

New toy for the new year. Happy new year and hope you put that saw to good use and keep us in the loop

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hi Frank! I actually got it a few weeks ago, I just haven't had time to edit the video! happy new year to you! I'm looking forward to showing you what i make with it

[@MrPDawes]

I was looking to buy one myself and wondered what it would be like to assemble so thank you for a great video, you covered everything I needed to know. I think I need to strengthen the floor in my shed first though after putting a new roof on next year.

[@TheWoodCrafter1]

I have the same saw, but branded Harvey! I believe Harvey is manufacturing this Axminster and brand it so. Great saw indeed and great assembly thank you for sharing.

[@SeanEvelegh]

No problems man. glad you liked the video! yeah it's a great saw.

[@davep5829]

Very nice, definitely a dream buy for us weekend woodworkers... Definitely interested to see a review.

[@SeanEvelegh]

HI Dave, thanks for watching, I'm glad you like the saw. I will do a review in the future

[@chm1701]

It would be super easy to get geeky about this saw - it’s one hell of a bit of kit! Thankfully I’m not jealous at all ;) I really like the fact that this is the first saw (to my knowledge) that is compatible with a dado blade in the UK, which is the icing on the cake, IMO. So a new table saw, a Powermatic Drum Sander. Damn! Your workshop is becoming my idea of heaven. Superb stuff. Enjoy 👍

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hey Chris, ahah I'm glad your not jealous! I don't want anyone to be. hopefully it will allow me to make better things, which i can share with everyone and people can learn from it. Yeah the dado feature is nice.... I actually haven't got the blades for it, at some point in the future i will get them. yeah I'm very lucky and grateful for the workshop! the next tool I've saving up for it a spindle moulder!

[@jamesberesford1686]

Great review Sean. Got my eye on one of these so great to see it putting together . Looks like a seriously sturdy bit of kit! Looking forward to seeing your working review of it too! Cheers James

[@mikelclark101]

Great video.....just what I was looking for re this table saw.....would love to see more videos on it once you have made some cuts.

[@SeanEvelegh]

HI Michael, glad you like the video... If you check out the channel, I've released a few making videos featuring the new saw.... soon I will be uploading a review video! so look out for that

[@tobias380]

Getting very jealous of your workshop man! Congrats on the purchase, looks like a great machine. You're going to have to think of some interesting projects to put it to good use.

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hi Tobias, I'm glad you like the workshop. thank you very much, I'm definitely going to be making a lot of cool projects on it. I'm looking forward to showing you

[@chrislee1350]

Hi. I've recently purchased the AT254 and I can not get the fence to retain its 90 degrees angle to the machine bed when the clamp handle is locked / clamped. It is 3mm out from top to bottom. I exchanged this fence with another from the showroom and regardless of how the adjusters are set, the fence still via left by 3mm when the feces clamp is engaged. Have you heard of this as an issue before....Thanks, Chris

[@workshopprojects2643]

Top tip, i have the same saw the red blade closure plate drill some extra holes in it i did it to mine and improved the dust extraction loads. i also shaped the bottom inside the saw to take the dust towards the suction hose. hope this helps. Andy

[@SeanEvelegh]

Thanks Andy, they sound like good improvements!

[@grantwhite]

Nice video, yeah a review video would be great. I am looking at getting the AT254LTS. 👍

[@garrypalmer7763]

Like the saw and video, Just one point, you really need to buy a good set of open end / ring spanner, and a set of 1/2 inch drive and 1/4 inch drive socket set, An adjustable is only useable in certain situations. Keep up the good work, and happy new year to you.

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hi Garry, thanks for watching I'm glad you like it. yes your right.. i need a spanner set. they are quite expensive, so i need to save up a bit

[@MJCPeters]

Sean Evelegh 💂🏼🔧🔧had to laugh!, spends thousands on a really nice saw, then suffers without the correct wrench because they're too expensive. 👍🏻

[@ckutzli]

Nice saw Sean, new to your channel anxious to see what you will come up with next.

[@markjarman7819]

What a great review. I think I’ll subscribe 👍

[@SeanEvelegh]

Thank you Mark! Welcome to the channel!

[@markjarman7819]

@@SeanEvelegh thank you

[@ianbishop934]

yes would like 2 see a review and your take on this work table

[@eddyflynn213]

Hi Sean thanks for the video we're looking at this saw for our community workshop, I notice you have a cartridge filter on your extractor is that an Electra beckum, we have the EB sp 1100 but I'm struggling to find a cartridge filter for it can you offer any help

[@SeanEvelegh]

HI eddy, the filter i have is the one that come with the extractor from Axminster. (I'm sure you can buy separate filters from there)

[@ilbotteghino]

Compliments is a very good machine

[@workshopprojects2643]

great vid I have had one of these just over a year and its a brilliant bit of kit how are you getting along with yours? great workshop you have there. keep up the great work

[@richardkelly5522]

You skipover the fence setup and the top to maitre slot to blade as Well as the bolts at the front under neath to square up the table top

[@anthonygrey9282]

Hey Sean, Great review. I am currently toying up the possibility of getting the AT254LTS. How pleased are you with your one 15 months on?

[@NomadMakes]

Congrats on the saw. I am currently looking at this saw. I just hope I can get it through the door to my shop... Do you know the dimensions of the cabinet? Cheers.

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hi Nomad, Sorry i don't know. But the exact dimensions are on the Axminster website, if you look at the online manual or machine footprint.

[@NomadMakes]

@@SeanEvelegh Thanks for the reply. Do you know if the footprint is representative for the max dimensions of the cabinet? Are there parts sticking out that you are unable to screw off? Cheers.

[@SeanEvelegh]

@@NomadMakes Yes it will be the maximum dimensions. the extension table and fence comes detached, so the footprint is small. plus the main cast iron table comes of, if you need a bit more space to get through a door.

[@NomadMakes]

@@SeanEvelegh Thanks mate ;-)

[@morkthebuilder9943]

I’m in the process of getting this saw. Great honest vid. Not sure how your going to use the router table bit tho?

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hey mate, glad you liked the video, I have another router table. So I was never going to use the router table on the extension bed

[@frankis1952]

Hi could you tell me the height of the machine, floor to top of Table top

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hi mate, it's around 250kg

[@frankis1952]

@@SeanEvelegh Hi I think you have answered the Wrong person🤔

[@kullvaiko]

Rivingknife is actually quickrelease. There is springloaded pin you have to pull to release the rivingknife

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hi @Vaiko Kull, I found the spring not the be strong enough to keep the riving knife in a tight position, and it sometimes moves. so i have to tighten the bolts when i change it.

[@kullvaiko]

@@SeanEvelegh I have the same saw, but not with routertable, just extension table. My saw does´nt seem to have that problem. Rivingknife has a little play back and forth but not side to side.

[@louiesworkshop2023]

Hi Sean, can I ask you a question mate, I just took ownership of the Laguna fusion 3, stunning American Cabinet saw, now the question is this, both your table saw and mines are very similar and both have the longer arbor to take the dado set but I am a little concerned, both saws have braked motors and according to advice from the saw companies a braked motor cannot be used with a dado set as this can possibly result in the dado set undoing the locking nut because the stack or chippers can continue to spin when the brake is engaged, not a good thing at all, did you no this Sean? Regards Louie

[@jonh1808]

Louie's Workshop the saw is designed for a dado set, as long as you don’t exceed capacity (usually an 8” dado set max), you’ll be fine. The locking nuts are reverse thread. They can only tighten as the blade spins, not come undone.

[@dusttilldawn123]

Nice vid Sean just looking at the extension cords on the amazon site will the 110 volt 3 pin extension be ok for the table saw that’s the system I have in my shop again many thanks for the info

[@chm1701]

Surely you need a step-up transformer Harry, which goes from 240v to 110v? But Axminster do recommend a 16amp (240v) outlet and have the machine hardwired to the power outlet. I am however, no expert (probably easy to work out from the above information), so it’ll be worth getting an electrician in to make sure.

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hi harry, I was going to say exactly what Chris has said.

[@corin164]

With the possible exception of the fence, your table saw looks very much like a comparable Grizzly table saw.

[@BiglinesNL]

how has it been after 5 months of use?

[@SeanEvelegh]

HI Mate, It is still a great saw, I've used the dado stack a lot. at some point i will be doing a review of this machine

[@DuncanEdwards.]

Axminster do not do a nearside extension wing for this saw, as it is a re branded Harvey saw, who do sell them but will not give guarantees the bolt holes will match up. I bought this saw early last year, made my own nearside wing, scrapped the legs and built a cabinet under the router extension, also threw out the outfeed table as my workbench doubles up as one. My saw is on a Jet mobile base and the dado I use is a awesome feature, good luck. Oh you will probably realise soon you will need something like a wixey digital fence meter as the one for the fence is not close enough to accurately use.

[@stun9771]

Hi, Sean...I have a question: How much did it cost to get the 240v 16 Amp supply put into your shop? Also, I think you’ll find that the arbor to which the blade attaches is long enough for a dado set on this machine, and Axminster also sell the dado blades so I understand...looks a very sturdy machine, hope it works well for you... and yes I would like you to do a review on the machine once you’ve had the opportunity to put it to the test...I’ve had a few minor niggles with some of Axminster machines, so would interested in getting your opinion on this machine...

[@SeanEvelegh]

HI Stuart, Yeah i know about the dado set, it's a great feature... I don't actually have the blade for the dado set yet, but in the future i will get it. I can't fully remember how much it cost. around the £500 mark i think. it will change for different people. depending on where their main power box is, because you need to wire it from the main source.

[@louiesworkshop2023]

Hi Sean, can I ask you two questions, firstly what do you think of the fence, when locked down is there any play at the end of the fence? Secondly can you buy an extension wing for the saw to increase the table top, i am giving serious thought to making this saw my next purchase, I appreciate your advice pal, kind regards Louie Ulster Workshops

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hi Louie, I haven't had an issue with the fence. it's seems very solid to me. When i asked axminster they said they could order the left side extension from america, but i would phone and check with them before purchasing them. I think it is a great saw. however I'm disappointed that the extra's like the sliding table and router fence or overhead guard are not included in the original price, it's very expensive.

[@louiesworkshop2023]

@@SeanEvelegh The price is scary, the saw looks great though and I am delighted that a wing for the left side of the table top is a possibility but you are right the sliding carriage is insane money for what you get, keep my posted with your wing decision I am very interested, thanks again my friend for your as always great advice, God bless, regards Louie Ulster Workshops

[@bac8390]

Excellent intro to the saw - had my eye on it since it was announced (dado blade compatible!!). Approx how big is your work shop ft x ft (if you don’t mind me asking)?

[@ramapom]

Fence is a long way from the blade, it looks like you would need to use packing to make thin cuts.

[@leneolly8140]

Que país é esse

[@jeffcarr392]

January sale purchase? 😉😆😆😆

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hey man, No i actually brought it a few weeks ago. I just haven't had time to edit the video ahah!

[@glenmail1]

Check out , Grizzly.com i know it's American but they sell the same saw , I bought the other saw from axminster 12 months before this one came out .😭

[@markpannell4058]

You sold your wadkin for a axminster……..wow!!!

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hi Mark, i said at the beginning of the video, that I was having issues with the electrics of the wadkin, and lack of features.

[@markhollingsworth3097]

Nothing more dangerous than in boxing stuff and walking all over the strapping...tidy up before you trip on it 🤨

[@SeanEvelegh]

Thanks for the advice mark!

[@philipb867]

Please stop trying to use American terms such a wrench its a spanner, and it polystyrene not Styrofoam.

[@SeanEvelegh]

Thanks for the feedback Philip, sorry to hear that upset you. Have a great weekend.