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10-19-2017, 08:35 AM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Best/Cheapest/Functional Table Saw?
I need to find a table saw that isn’t too bulky Maybe stored on a countertop. And not terribly heavy to move as needed.
I want the cheapest available but one that performs well without spending a lot of money. Anybody have any positive feedback or recommendations for cheap? |
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10-19-2017, 08:40 AM | #2 |
Happy Carting
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Re: Best/Cheapest/Functional Table Saw?
I have one of the small Ryobi saws. It works good for little jobs.
Selection depends upon what you are cutting. |
10-19-2017, 10:16 AM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Best/Cheapest/Functional Table Saw?
Yeah
I just get caught up reading the reviews and the negatives always pop out. Plus I know I’ll use it just how often. When I go cheap I use the crap out of it and wish I’d spent the money on a nicer one. But when I go pricey I barely use it haha |
10-19-2017, 11:18 AM | #4 |
Happy Carting
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Re: Best/Cheapest/Functional Table Saw?
I know the answer to this question. I just need to know what you will be cutting. How thick and how large would help too.
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10-19-2017, 11:47 AM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Best/Cheapest/Functional Table Saw?
It’s kinda hard to say
Some times I’ll use nice 4x4 cedar 2 or 3 pieces of 1/2” plywood pressed/glued together. It would also be nice to swap blades for metal and plastic cutting. Just random materials I guess |
10-19-2017, 12:58 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
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Location: Ohio
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Re: Best/Cheapest/Functional Table Saw?
Buy a used good one..
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10-19-2017, 02:29 PM | #7 |
Gone Wild
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Location: Aiken, SC
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Re: Best/Cheapest/Functional Table Saw?
Most of the smaller table saws are going to be 10" which may not go through a 4X4. Just depends on how the saw is setup. As was said, a lot depends on its use. I own a small Delta and it is decent but made for smaller pieces because it is fairly light and will flip over. I have an old big Rockwell cabinet saw that is a beast. Nice and heavy with a large table top with a beefy motor to back it up but I can cut 4X8 sheets of plywood on it by myself..
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10-19-2017, 02:35 PM | #8 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Picayune, Mississippi
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Re: Best/Cheapest/Functional Table Saw?
The 10" Dewalt table top is a good reliable general purpose saw. You can get it at Home Depot for about 250. I bought one similar to the one they make now almost 15 years ago and it is still going strong.
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10-19-2017, 02:46 PM | #9 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Best/Cheapest/Functional Table Saw?
I second what ironmonkey said. By an old one- used- American made pre: 1980 if possible. It will cut like a dream- will probably outlast you, and can be bought at yard sale or estate sale for cheap. I personally use my grandfathers 1952 craftsman from back when craftsman was a good name. Its far superior to my dads 1987 model crapsman. I upgraded the motor but otherwise is stock.
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10-19-2017, 02:48 PM | #10 |
Gone Insane
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Richmond, VA
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Re: Best/Cheapest/Functional Table Saw?
Good and cheap rarely go together. I would do as Ironmonkey says, buy a good used one. 2 or 3 pieces of plywood glued together is pretty tough. I would stay away from cheap HF stuff on this one. I have a good, small Craftsman but the small ones have their limitations. Wind up using a skilsaw 99% of the time. But, I've been running a skilsaw for 30 years and can cut a good line with one.
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