Wood Table Saws

Atika table saw for wood — what it is and how it works

A table saw for wood (Polish market name krajzega, from the German Kreissäge — circular saw) is a machine in which the blade projects above a flat worktable; you push the timber by hand along a fence to rip and cross-cut boards, squared timber, battens and firewood straight and repeatably. Depending on the blade diameter, the saw cuts to a depth of roughly 100 mm (400 mm blade) up to about 170 mm (500 mm blade), with a motor that copes with thick, hard wood.

The NORWIT.PL range includes only table saws from the proven brand Atika — in the BTH line (400, 450 and 500 mm blade) and the BTK line (400 mm blade), with a single-phase 230V or three-phase 400V motor; the maker's complete saw range is on the brand page Atika.

Types of table saw — 230V and 400V power and blade diameter

Table saws are not split into sub-categories — models differ in two parameters: power supply (230V single-phase or 400V three-phase) and blade diameter (400, 450 or 500 mm), which sets the cutting depth. The table below sorts the Atika range.

Table saw vs firewood rocker saw — how they differ

This is the most common question when buying a saw for wood. A table saw (krajzega) has the blade projecting above a flat table and you feed the material by hand along a fence — it cuts timber (boards, squared timber, battens) accurately along and across the grain, as well as firewood. A firewood rocker saw (Polish "trajzega", German Trennsäge — a log cradle saw) has a swinging cradle for round logs pressed against the blade — faster only for bucking firewood, but less precise.

If you cut boards and squared timber to size as well as firewood, a versatile Atika table saw serves you better than a specialised rocker saw.

Cutting depth — which blade to choose (400, 450, 500 mm)

Cutting depth is the most important parameter — it decides how thick a piece you cut in one pass and grows with the blade diameter. A 400 mm blade gives about 100–130 mm (round logs up to 12–13 cm), a 450 mm blade about 130–150 mm (up to 14–15 cm), and a 500 mm blade about 150–170 mm (up to 16–17 cm). Exact per-model data is on the product pages.

Atika model lines — BTH and BTK

Atika offers the BTH and BTK lines that work the same way — a worktable with the blade projecting above the top — differing mainly in blade diameter. The BTH series comes in blade sizes 400, 450 and 500 mm, giving a cutting depth up to roughly 170 mm. The BTK series has a 400 mm blade and a depth up to roughly 130 mm. Both lines are available with a single-phase 230V and a three-phase 400V motor.

Without access to a three-phase socket, choose the 230V version of the BTH 400 or BTK 400 line; for thick wood and continuous work — a 400V variant with a 450 or 500 mm blade. Exact table dimensions, weight and motor power are on the product pages.

A new saw with a warranty or a used one from classifieds

A used table saw from classifieds carries real risks. It often lacks the full set of safety guards — the blade guard and the riving knife — while worn bearings or motor windings can be invisible during an inspection, and a 400–500 mm blade spinning at thousands of rpm without a guard is a genuine hazard. A new Atika table saw means a complete set of factory guards compliant with EN 1870-1, a manufacturer's warranty, access to consumable parts and certain specifications — 2.2–5.2 kW power and a cutting depth up to roughly 170 mm.

How to choose a table saw for your work

Choosing a table saw comes down to three steps. First — wood thickness: for battens, boards and thinner firewood a 400 mm blade is enough (approx. 100–130 mm), for thicker logs you need a 450 mm blade (approx. 130–150 mm) or 500 mm (approx. 150–170 mm). Second — power supply: a 230V socket (motor approx. 2.2–3 kW) or a three-phase 400V socket (motor approx. 3–5.2 kW). Third — work intensity: single-phase for occasional tasks, three-phase for continuous cutting with higher torque. We supply Atika blades and consumable parts with the equipment.

Frequently asked questions about table saws for wood

Why buy an Atika table saw at NORWIT.PL

We rely on proven, professional equipment: our range includes only Atika table saws — the BTH line (400, 450 and 500 mm blade) and the BTK line (400 mm), with a 230V motor for home and smallholding use or a 400V motor for intensive work with thick wood. We match the blade diameter and power to the material you cut, supply machines with a full set of factory guards compliant with EN 1870-1, and provide consumable parts — blades, belts and bearings. We handle orders online with nationwide delivery.