Table saw

I have done a ton of research on this and ended up getting this. LINK even though they saw Delta isnt what it used to be they still run the table saw market. There is plenty of threads on wood working forums praising this saw. I put a forest woodworker 2 on there and it sure is one clean cut.


If i was woodworking every day i would get you a stop saw.

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We haven't talked about price for the dewalt but it would be cheaper than that rigid. I wouldn't mind paying extra if that rigid table saw is better.

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If you're using a contractor style saw that you either work on the ground or on your own table, I would go with the cheaper option. The only substantive differences will be things like the adjustment levers - they're all going to have cheapy plastic parts that will break - that's the reality of the market - and once you're used to the way Dewalt does things (you're happy with the planer), then you'll have more comfort with the controls and so forth of their other products (ditto for Rigid or Makita, etc.).

However, if you're "truly" getting into the hobby and have the space - long-term you're going to want a true 220v cabinet saw. The more you use it, the more you're love it - but let me tell you, brother, those things aren't cheap - even good ones 20 and 30 years old ain't cheap - so just get ready for that.

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even though they saw Delta isnt what it used to be they still run the table saw market.

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Delta and Jet were the absolute shite back in the day. Some Delta models APPRECIATED as they aged.

Think about that - a power tool.

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So I don't think I need to get the best of the best just yet.

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I don't disagree with that - but as your hobby grows, there's no reason to buy new if you have a reliable used option that you have now.

And, you can build a whole house with just a skill saw - it's about the saw user as much as the saw.

$400 to $500 on an upmarket table saw is between 1/5 and 1/3 (used, but still) of a cabinet saw - that's all I'm saying.

If you're going to get one of contractor (i.e. non cabinet) style table saws, I'd highly recommend getting something similar to the Kreg RipCut or another tracksaw attachment. It allows you to use your skilsaw to breakdown full sheets of plywood where those contractor saws really aren't made to be stable to handle that.

Just my .02

I have several smaller Rigid power tools but I've never used one of their table saws. Up until a few months ago I had been completely satisfied with every Rigid tool I had ever tried until I bought a 12" Rigid sliding miter saw. Couldn't get a square cut or accurate bevel out of that thing to save my life. I adjusted the fences, tried out different blades, and even tried to compensate by over and under valuing my angles and bevels. I packed it back up and returned it to HD.

I have a Kobalt tablesaw that suits me fine for now. If I ever get to the point where I need to break down larger material I'd probably go with a Delta.

That Ridgid is a great saw.

I have the Delta 36-725 from Lowes. I used it for maybe 3 small projects probably a total of 6 hours run time. I was cutting 3/4" plywood and smoked the motor. I live south of BR and the 2 closest place to do warrenty was in Jackson Ms and Lake Charles. 3 hrs each way. I decided to bring it to Jackson. It took 3 months for them to get the a motor and the trunion. After Delta shipped the parts to my house I had to turn around and ship it to Mays & Company to do the repairs. I haven't used it since I got it back in October so I don't know what to expect. Wish I never would have bought it. Hope this helps.

I have a very nice old Delta Unisaw. It's a 220v. I've been in my house now for 9 years. I haven't used it in that time and really haven't missed it that much. There are times that it would be nice for a glue up or breaking down plywood, but I've found other ways to accomplish another way.

I use my miter saw and band saw all the time.

make sure the fence can rip +/- 30" on the right side. All of the smaller ones that can only rip 10-12" seem useless to me.