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Best table saw under $400.00
Posted on 7/5/19 at 10:44 am
Posted on 7/5/19 at 10:44 am
My old Skilsaw table died and I'm looking to by a new one. I'm basically a DIYer not a carpenter but I would like something that will cut true and last a few years.
Lowes has a Hitachi C10rj marked down from $499.00 to $349.00. More saw than I need but looks like a good buy. Some of the reviews are less than good but that's the case with everything it seems.
I have the stand from my old saw so a stand or
table isn't really needed.
Lowes has a Hitachi C10rj marked down from $499.00 to $349.00. More saw than I need but looks like a good buy. Some of the reviews are less than good but that's the case with everything it seems.
I have the stand from my old saw so a stand or
table isn't really needed.
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Posted on 7/5/19 at 12:03 pm to unclejhim
I've had this Dewalt for a few years and it works great for me.
Dewalt table saw
Dewalt table saw
Posted on 7/5/19 at 1:09 pm to unclejhim
Under $400 and you’re looking for a job site saw. They have pros/cons, but are fine for the hobbyist. Particularly if you have a solid table to set them in. The drawback is the in feed/outfeed, stability, and width of cut.
I’d go for the biggest cut capacity you can find. I have a Dewalt jobsite saw and it has a 32” cut capacity. Some of the other Dewalt job site saws have a little smaller.
If you can bump your budget to $500-600, the Delta saws are terrific. My dad has one I prefer to use it way more than mine. Biggest drawback to it is that it’s large and not compact for storage when not in use.
I’d go for the biggest cut capacity you can find. I have a Dewalt jobsite saw and it has a 32” cut capacity. Some of the other Dewalt job site saws have a little smaller.
If you can bump your budget to $500-600, the Delta saws are terrific. My dad has one I prefer to use it way more than mine. Biggest drawback to it is that it’s large and not compact for storage when not in use.
Posted on 7/5/19 at 4:23 pm to LSUtigerME
I'm aware of the Delta Saws just don't want to spend that much as I don't use all that often. I'm looking hard at that Hitachi but the percentage of real negative reviews is worrisome. So may go with the Delta.
The Kobalt saw look like it would fit my needs but from what I understand there are no parts available for them should something go wrong??
The Kobalt saw look like it would fit my needs but from what I understand there are no parts available for them should something go wrong??
Posted on 7/6/19 at 12:34 pm to unclejhim
Does it have to be new? There are great deals on good saws on Craig's List. I've never purchased a new table saw, and the one I've been using for the past 5-6 years or more was a Craftsman belt drive with mobile base and cast iron table. It came with a good fence and a dado set thrown in. $300 when the Freud Dado set was selling new for around $90.
I haven't seen a single saw in a box store that I would consider purchasing. It has become a reverse arms race in that industry over the past decade or so. All manufacturers are seeing who can build the cheapest table saw, and they spare no effort in doing so.
A couple months ago I saw a Rigid on CL that was brand new, in the box, never opened for $150.
I haven't seen a single saw in a box store that I would consider purchasing. It has become a reverse arms race in that industry over the past decade or so. All manufacturers are seeing who can build the cheapest table saw, and they spare no effort in doing so.
A couple months ago I saw a Rigid on CL that was brand new, in the box, never opened for $150.
Posted on 7/6/19 at 1:33 pm to LegendInMyMind
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. All manufacturers are seeing who can build the cheapest table saw, and they spare no effort in doing so.
That's bullshite. You can easily buy cabinet and contractor table saws with more iron in them than 5 old Craftsman or Delta table saws. Don't kid yourself on some of those older saws too, I've had to lap in the tables of those older saws because they did a cheap job of casting the iron and they were nothing close to flat. My DeWalt jobsite saw's aluminum table is flat and with a little time tuning and a good ripping blade I can rip within 0.002" consistently. For anyone that needs a table saw that can travel or any DIYer a good jobsite saw will do pretty much everything needed and do it well. Not all of them can run a dado stack but there's nothing I've run into that couldn't be done with the saw and a small router for the same effect.
Posted on 7/6/19 at 1:51 pm to unclejhim
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this is an excellent saw. I replaced my old dewalt with this one. The dewalt was an excellent saw as well, you cant go wrong either way but this one will come with a good diablo blade and was square right out the box.
this is an excellent saw. I replaced my old dewalt with this one. The dewalt was an excellent saw as well, you cant go wrong either way but this one will come with a good diablo blade and was square right out the box.
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Posted on 7/6/19 at 6:28 pm to unclejhim
Posted on 7/6/19 at 6:56 pm to unclejhim
Ridgid. Not complete junk but is close to your price point and if it ever breaks HD replaces it.
Posted on 7/7/19 at 1:56 pm to Clames
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I can rip within 0.002" consistently.
You sure about that? I’d be happy with that over the length of the bed of my milling machine.
Posted on 7/7/19 at 2:13 pm to TigerTaco
Yes. I use precision ground straight edges and a test indicator to setup my stuff. I lap the arbor washers for the blades on a surface plate too. Same for setting up miter and angle gauges, if I'm making a 45 degree cut, it is +/- .01 degrees. Wood doesn't deflect a sharp saw blade and good cutting base like metal does a milling cutter and vise.
Posted on 7/7/19 at 3:27 pm to unclejhim
If you can wait for the Ridgid 4512 to go on sale at HD, it is one of the best for the price. I am a DIYer for cabinets, furniture, decorations, and repairs.
Posted on 7/7/19 at 3:55 pm to Clames
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Yes. I use precision ground straight edges and a test indicator to setup my stuff. I lap the arbor washers for the blades on a surface plate too. Same for setting up miter and angle gauges, if I'm making a 45 degree cut, it is +/- .01 degrees. Wood doesn't deflect a sharp saw blade and good cutting base like metal does a milling cutter and vise.
You making a wooden death ray?
Posted on 7/7/19 at 5:13 pm to LSU alum wannabe
No, but I do trim work and custom carpentry and I like stuff to fit up, especially the stain-grade stuff. No out-of-the-bax saw is right, they all need some amount of tuning. I used to just use a tape measure and a speed square, good enough for a lot of things but when I started getting into more intricate work very small fractions of an inch matter when stacked up.
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