Table saw

[Dan208]

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?

[n8ball2013]

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.

[zx10intn]

I have a craftsman I scored cheap on craigslist that's never let me down

[tonedeaf]

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.

[Dan208]

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.

[all4spl]

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.

[Dan208]

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.

[bumonskateboard6]

What price range are you in?

[-Hobby-]

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.

[kingsuv]

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