Tablesaws...

[edzy 10+ year member]

I would buy the cheapest one if your only a hobbist. The difffrence in the others is a storage cabinet stand and a dust bag stand.

Also check classifieds. You may get a better saw for less and if its just for occasional use...

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/tls/849465650.html

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/tls/849512511.html

http://miami.craigslist.org/search/tls?query=table+saw&minAsk=min&maxAsk=max

 

[Trey803 5,000+ posts]

make sure it extends the length of boards you will be cutting. This is the problem with ones I have used in the past

 

[lilmaniac2 5,000+ posts]

i got mine for 160 bucks at sears and it does everything i need, built quite a few boxes and a couple walls with it

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

I would buy the cheapest one if your only a hobbist. The difffrence in the others is a storage cabinet stand and a dust bag stand.
Also check classifieds. You may get a better saw for less and if its just for occasional use...

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/tls/849465650.html

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/tls/849512511.html

http://miami.craigslist.org/search/tls?query=table+saw&minAsk=min&maxAsk=max

Thanks, nice lookin' Edzy.

The only thing I didn't look at those first is 'cause, well, I don't want to replace an engine anytime soon, or a bearing, etc.

 

[97gp 5,000+ posts]

Offer this dude $50 if that works, and that would be a steal.

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/tls/857453262.html

 

[shaneb 10+ year member]

the easiest thing to do would be to make your own with a skill saw, remove the guard, mount it upside down...

if you are going to build more than 3 boxes and 2 desks, get something better than sears...its like going to walmart for subs...

delta is a top brand when it comes to those..

 

[Trey803 5,000+ posts]

the easiest thing to do would be to make your own with a skill saw, remove the guard, mount it upside down...if you are going to build more than 3 boxes and 2 desks, get something better than sears...its like going to walmart for subs...

delta is a top brand when it comes to those..

sounds dangerous

 

[audioarsonal 10+ year member]

Then just get the one from Sears.

 

[edzy 10+ year member]

If I need to make cuts in larger pieces, I just use a temp 1/2 ply top. Lay it across the table, fire it up and raise the blade thru the ply. Then make measurements square off the blade on to the ply. Clamp a straight piece of wood on the ply as a fence. Can make square cuts up to 4' like that.

 

[shaneb 10+ year member]

and that delta rocks, we have 3 of those at work (i work in a carpentry/millwork shop)

 

[edzy 10+ year member]

That first one I linked, I would call on that one and offer 120. Thats a nice entry level saw.

 

[Trey803 5,000+ posts]

If I need to make cuts in larger pieces, I just use a temp 1/2 ply top. Lay it across the table, fire it up and raise the blade thru the ply. Then make measurements square off the blade on to the ply. Clamp a straight piece of wood on the ply as a fence. Can make square cuts up to 4' like that.

6 clamps? i have not thought of doing this

 

[97gp 5,000+ posts]

That first one I linked, I would call on that one and offer 120. Thats a nice entry level saw.

No, get this one

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/tls/857453262.html

 

[edzy 10+ year member]

 

[shaneb 10+ year member]

sounds dangerous

Sure, it can be, but were talkin' about a saw, it's always dangerous, if it's done right, it works.

Or you can just use some clamps and a STRAIGHT piece of wood for your skill saw guide, it works fine as long as you measure properly.