Table saw recommendations?

[cazorp 10+ year member]

my ex grilfriends dad built cabinets, very well i might add, and he would never use anything but delta, they're not too high, you should look into one.

Zach

 

[XtrmAudioCncpts 10+ year member]

im watching this thread closely i think a table saw will be the next thing i buy

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

I can't complain about my Craftsman. Added the router table leaf and have used both extensively with excellent results. Worksite saws are OK if you need the portability, but a big saw with a belt drive and a nice cast iron table is worth the money. Spend the money and get a good saw once or spend less multiple times when you realize that you need something else.

 

[XtrmAudioCncpts 10+ year member]

I can't complain about my Craftsman. Added the router table leaf and have used both extensively with excellent results. Worksite saws are OK if you need the portability, but a big saw with a belt drive and a nice cast iron table is worth the money. Spend the money and get a good saw once or spend less multiple times when you realize that you need something else.

which craftsman saw are you using?

 

[3kgtAudio 10+ year member]

30" is not enough? Got buy some rollers.

30 is sufficent in most cases, there have been some instances that with a 52" Unifence I would have wasted quite a bit less wood. I am thinking about getting one for the shop to add on (they run about $250)

 

[3kgtAudio 10+ year member]

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=136733-79992-FS2500TS&lpage=none

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1851263943.1138210674@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccfaddglelgihfcgelceffdfgidgmm.0&CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=misc/searchResults.jsp&MID=9876&N=2984+3966&pos=n24

 

[thaar411 10+ year member]

I recommend a Ryobi BT3100.It's $300 at home depot with a $50 mail in rebate.
That's what I personally use, beautiful cuts.And it can handly large rip cuts.2 year warranty.

This saw is awesome. I just picked one up last month. Has a 31" rip capacity and has a ton of accessories available for it. Makes great cuts. As another poster mentioned, check out BT3central.com. There is a ton of info on it.

I was lucky enough to pick mine up for $150 ($200-MIR) last month when HD had a sale on it. Even at $300 though, it is a great saw.

 

[bjfish11 5,000+ posts]

30" is not enough? Got buy some rollers.

rollers wont make your rip capacity any wider.