plumbfitter Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 So I've been starting to get into some wood working. There are a couple of projects I wanna start. I need a table saw and am not looking to spend a fortune and space in my garage is not unlimited. Looking for suggestions on a good table saw to start with, I dont need anything fancy with dust collection and what not. Just a good solid saw that will get the job done. I know the portable ones are relatively in expensive but I think I'd like one with a larger table. Any suggestions? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Ridgid R4512 or Delta I have the ridgid and love it other have the delta and love it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-13-Amp-10-in-Professional-Cast-Iron-Table-Saw-R4512/202500206 https://www.lowes.com/pd/DELTA-13-Amp-10-in-Carbide-Tipped-Table-Saw/50081568 Just links to show Comps and @rrich1 saws. Both are fantastic machines. A little bit of cash but worth every penny. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfer (aka Nalu) Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Thumbs up for the both the Rigid and the Delta. Of course, you could hit up craigslist and find a good deal as well. If your planing on making cabinetry, I would stay away from the contractor saws that are small and portable. Don't get me wrong, those saws are great and you can make cabinetry with them but I've found that the tolerances are not up to speed with the hybrid or cabinet saws. I have a Bosch 4100 D contractor saw that I absolutely love, but the table on the saw is not flat, it's ever so slightly off. I like to have flat and square surfaces to register off of, very helpful when making precise jigs and such. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I suggest the two listed if you have the room. they are really not much bigger than a jobsite saw on a roller stand. they will be more stable with good fences. not to mention cast iron tops. all jobsite saws do not allow dado stacks so that will automatically limit you. they are not necessary but great to have. I have the delta and am pleased with it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbfitter Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 So im seeing that a cast iron table is the way to go. I typically use my router for dado's anyway, so Im not tooo concerned with the lacking ability of that 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpamatmat Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I was in your shoes about 10 years ago and went with a used Delta Unisaw. Never looked back. They are built like tanks, high quality and made in America(back then anyway) and can often be found for around $400. It is a true cabinet saw and If you are putting together a woodworking shop, everything is going to center around your table saw. Don't skimp here. Just be sure to check for missing trunnion teeth and/or worn arbor bearings(slop or clicking sounds when running) Also, first upgrade I would recommend for any table saw is a link belt. Cheap and effective. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbfitter Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Up here the delta is 829$ at lowes. Yikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfer (aka Nalu) Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, tpamatmat said: I was in your shoes about 10 years ago and went with a used Delta Unisaw. Never looked back. They are built like tanks, high quality and made in America(back then anyway) and can often be found for around $400. It is a true cabinet saw and If you are putting together a woodworking shop, everything is going to center around your table saw. Don't skimp here. Just be sure to check for missing trunnion teeth and/or worn arbor bearings(slop or clicking sounds when running) Also, first upgrade I would recommend for any table saw is a link belt. Cheap and effective. I've had two Delta Unisaws, both bought used. Sold the first one to a friend and the other one is still running strong and a great workhorse of a saw. Your right, these can be found on craigslist or in local ads for around $400. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 22 minutes ago, plumbfitter said: Up here the delta is 829$ at lowes. Yikes! in the US lowes is running 11% off a purchase next week if you purchase anything this week. good way to at least get out of paying the taxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy MSG Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 I second the notion of trying for a used one. However, The DW7491RS is another option that is in the same price range as the Delta or Ridgid, with a smaller storage footprint, is easy to hook a shop vac to for dust collection, has a great fence, a tool free modular guard/ riving knife system and I would argue better mobility if you wanted to take it to a jobsite or outside in nice weather. They also have a slightly less capable version for a little less with a folding X stand, and an even smaller compact benchtop style saw for even less. https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-10-in-Carbide-Tipped-Table-Saw/50040968 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theultimatehic Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Have a delta in the shop. Great saw use it for cutting metal sheets and wood for crating. It's about 10 years old, no problems and like i mentioned is a shop saw so it's not babied. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomdog22 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 the Bosch 4100, jobsite saw is compact, powerful, and very well reviewed. i will say i own the older 4000 model, and i love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfwjr Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Looks like everyone gave you some good options. Like Rich said check to make sure it will take a dado stack. I bought a Porter Cable PCB220TS (job site saw) years ago and found out it would only take a 6 inch dado stack up to 1/2 wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomdog22 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 1 hour ago, rfwjr said: Looks like everyone gave you some good options. Like Rich said check to make sure it will take a dado stack. I bought a Porter Cable PCB220TS (job site saw) years ago and found out it would only take a 6 inch dado stack up to 1/2 wide. the bosch 4100, will accommodate an 8" dado, with a 13/16" width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Try looking on Craigslist for jets, powermatics, delta,or even grizzly sometimes you can find really good deals on them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbfitter Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 craigslist and kijiji are slim pickings right now. The only one I found was a guy wanting to trade a skill brand for 48 molson canadian cans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbfitter Posted January 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 I am able to get the Skil brand worm drive table saw for free with my air miles... Worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrmccabe Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 That is not really in the same class as what these guys are recommending which are good choices in my opinion. The Skil is more of a job-site saw. Not saying it wont work but the ridgid and unisaw would be much more saw. If you plan on doing woodworking I would hold out for something bigger. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpamatmat Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 I'm with logan and rrmccabe on this one. Cheap rarely equates to quality and there is no need to rush. Hand power tools come and go, but your first table saw will most likely be your last. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 belt drive is key also.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 I am able to get the Skil brand worm drive table saw for free with my air miles... Worth it?That's a great powerful saw but isn't the most refined saw from what I've heard Jimbosent from tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 On 1/18/2017 at 4:57 PM, tpamatmat said: I was in your shoes about 10 years ago and went with a used Delta Unisaw. Never looked back. They are built like tanks, high quality and made in America(back then anyway) and can often be found for around $400. It is a true cabinet saw and If you are putting together a woodworking shop, everything is going to center around your table saw. Don't skimp here. Just be sure to check for missing trunnion teeth and/or worn arbor bearings(slop or clicking sounds when running) Also, first upgrade I would recommend for any table saw is a link belt. Cheap and effective. what is a link belt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Jronman said: what is a link belt? it is a drive belt you can make like a chain... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 well craigslist is a no go for me. Search table saw in my area and only get 2 options. Both options are not table saws. haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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