Dan208 Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm needing a table saw for some light duty work. These three brands fall into my budget. Which one would be the most reliable? Feedback thread- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/70871-dan208-feedback-thread/page__p__981961__hl__dan208__fromsearch__1entry981961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 what do you plan to use it for. just mdf? and box building? I have skil it does that fine. If I was trying to do better wood work or hardwoods etc id get a better saw. THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx10intn Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I have a craftsman I scored cheap on craigslist that's never let me down 1969 Chevy Chevelle 20/22" staggered Bonspeed Huntingtons wrapped in Nitto INVO's Mechman 250amp cs144 alt w/AVBM Kinetik 1800 main battery/Kinetik 2400 in the trunk Pioneer AVH-3200dvd Headunit (2) sets of Hybrid Audio Technologies Imagine components up front (2) DD 3512's d4 coils Sundown sax100.4 component amp Sundown saz-3000d subwoofer amp 5ft^3 box tuned to 34hz MY BUILD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonedeaf Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 For 'average' work, craftsman or skil will do just fine. If you use it more than the average user, id go for a nicer used dewalt/bosch. You can find badass deals on craigslist for nice table saws. Nicer used > cheaper new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan208 Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 what do you plan to use it for. just mdf? and box building? I have skil it does that fine. If I was trying to do better wood work or hardwoods etc id get a better saw. Right now mainly for trim as we remodel our house (I need to make some door jams). Maybe a few small sub boxes. Nothing too intense. You can find badass deals on craigslist for nice table saws. Nicer used > cheaper new. I've been looking but I'm always scared it will crap out on me after a few uses. I did find some hella cheap tools at a garage sale about a year ago. Older guy and his wife were having a moving sale and he was selling a brand new looking router, table saw and band saw. I could have gotten all three of them for less than $100. I'm still kicking myself for not buying them. Feedback thread- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/70871-dan208-feedback-thread/page__p__981961__hl__dan208__fromsearch__1entry981961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all4spl Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I use all Ryobi tools, and they have never let me down. The last drill I had which was a 14.4v model lasted 7 years before the batteries just stopped taking a charge. I currently have a tablesaw, cordless drill, jigsaw, plunge router, bench grinder and hand sander. All of which perform very well for the price of the tools. IMO there is no reason to buy a Dewalt for home use as that is more a contractor built tool line. Retired from SPL again.... 2016 IASCA Truck/Trunk 2 Champion 151.8db 2016 IASCA Truck/Trunk 2 World Record Holder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan208 Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I use all Ryobi tools, and they have never let me down. The last drill I had which was a 14.4v model lasted 7 years before the batteries just stopped taking a charge. I currently have a tablesaw, cordless drill, jigsaw, plunge router, bench grinder and hand sander. All of which perform very well for the price of the tools. IMO there is no reason to buy a Dewalt for home use as that is more a contractor built tool line. Thanks. From the reviews I'm reading it seems like Ryobi is a little better than Craftsman for the money. Feedback thread- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/70871-dan208-feedback-thread/page__p__981961__hl__dan208__fromsearch__1entry981961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumonskateboard6 Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 What price range are you in? Current Systems: 2011 BMW 335i Hertz HDP1 DC LVL3 12" Full Carbon Fiber 2002 Acura TlKenwood DNX9980HD2 DCLVL4 12" Subs with LVL5 Parts D.7 CoilsDC 3.5kHertz HSK-165 up front HCX-165 RearHertz HDP4 AmpDC Power Engineering 260 Amp AltBig 3 and amp powered with KNU 1/0XS Power D2400 Up Front i pulled out my dick in class many of times and had it shown. get over it bitch...stupid open legged hairy beavered bitch... going over rms = smaller box, under rms = bigger box... Low voltage doesn't blow amps. That's a myth. A router that does the sub holes makes rounded edges also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Hobby- Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I have a craftsman I scored cheap on craigslist that's never let me down This. I have a Craftsman table saw I bought from craigslist a few years back. Full cast table and a decent fence. Belt driven saw instead of a direct drive. I paid 100.00 for it. Great saw for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsuv Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I bought a Skilsaw 10" off craigslist 10 years ago for 40 bucks. Still works like a champ. It bogs down a little on thicker hard woods even with a good Diablo 80 tooth blade. But MDF isn't an issue. I added the biesemeyer BC50 fence to it and I have a very nice table now. When It does go out, I will be looking for a 12" with a blade brake Designing, building, and shipping boxes. Yahoo IM - kingsuv00If the listening level is too loud, please inform the driver, so he can promptly pull over, and let you out. not many cars can get me to pluggin my ears but this one.......damn. I mean the first minute is ok but that thing just really starts digging deeper and deeper in your earhole till you cant stand it no more. Seems like it does it with relative ease....16 12's on 8 amps.........gotta love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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