Minimax SC 3C
Solid Wood Processing โ SCM Group
The Minimax SC 3C is a compact and highly precise circular saw designed for craftsmen with low investment requirements. It combines reliability and accuracy for solid wood processing applications.
The Minimax SC 3C is a compact circular saw machine engineered for precision cross-cutting and ripping operations in solid wood processing. It combines a 315mm sawblade capacity with a sliding table system, making it suitable for both joinery work and general stock preparation in small-to-medium woodworking operations.
Powered by a single-phase 4.8 Hp motor, the SC 3C delivers consistent cutting performance with a maximum rip capacity of 900mm on the parallel fence and a sliding table stroke of 1600mm for cross-cutting operations. The sawblade projection capability of 100mm at 90ยฐ and 78mm at 45ยฐ provides versatility for beveled and angled cuts, while the 30mm arbor accommodates standard European-sized blades for both straight and specialty applications.
This machine targets small woodworking shops, joinery houses, and medium-scale custom millwork operations that require reliable, accurate cuts without substantial capital investment. The compact footprint and single-phase power requirement make it accessible to workshops with standard electrical infrastructure, eliminating the need for three-phase installation. It excels in production scenarios involving repetitive cross-cutting of solid wood components, frame assembly work, and precision ripping where accuracy and feed control are critical.
Within its class, the SC 3C balances cutting capacity with operational efficiency, offering the precision of larger industrial saws in a configuration suited to workshops processing volumes of 5-20 cubic meters annually. Its sliding table system provides the squaring repeatability expected in joinery applications while remaining more affordable than full-featured dimension sawing stations.
Technical Specifications
Sawing Unit
| Max. Sawblade Diameter | 315 mm |
| Max. Sawblade Diameter | 12 inches |
| Sawblade Arbor Size | 30 mm |
| Sawblade Arbor Size | 1.18 inches |
| Max. Sawblade Projection at 90ยฐ/45ยฐ | 100/78 mm |
| Max. Sawblade Projection at 90ยฐ/45ยฐ | 3.94/3.07 inches |
| Cutting Width on Parallel Fence (Rip Capacity) | 900 mm |
| Cutting Width on Parallel Fence (Rip Capacity) | 50 inches |
| Max. Squaring Stroke of Sliding Table Saw | 1600 mm |
| Max. Squaring Stroke of Sliding Table Saw | 5.5 ft |
Motor
| Single-Phase Motor | 4.8 Hp |
Applications
custom millwork stock prep
medium workshopMedium-scale millwork operations employ the SC 3C as a primary dimensioning tool for preparing architectural components such as trim, baseboard, casing, and custom molding stock. The combination of sliding table accuracy (ยฑ0.5mm repeatability typical for SCM Group saws) and 900mm rip width enables batch processing of 40-60 linear meters of components daily while maintaining joinery-grade tolerances.
custom joinery production
small workshopSmall joinery shops use the SC 3C for cross-cutting and ripping solid wood components for bespoke furniture frames, door frames, and window components. The 1600mm sliding table stroke and 900mm rip capacity enable accurate stock preparation for mortise-and-tenon joinery and frame assembly, producing 5-15 sets of components per day with minimal kerf waste.
solid wood crafting workshops
small workshopCraft-focused woodworking studios and maker spaces use the SC 3C for precision cross-cutting and beveling operations on decorative solid wood panels and components. The 4.8 Hp single-phase motor provides stable power for both hardwood and softwood cutting without requiring industrial electrical infrastructure, making it ideal for retrofit into existing workshop spaces.
furniture component milling
small workshopFurniture makers rely on the SC 3C to prepare solid wood stock for rails, stiles, aprons, and legs from larger timber blanks. The machine's 315mm blade and dual-axis cutting capability (90ยฐ/45ยฐ) support both straight ripping and angled cuts required for contemporary furniture joinery, handling domestic hardwoods and softwoods up to 100mm thickness at 90ยฐ.
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