Ridgid vs. Dewalt Table Saw

[strohman]

Here is my dilemma: I'm looking for nice table saw for woodworking and projects around the house. I honestly don't need a $1000+ cabinet saw and after doing some research I had settled on the Ridgid Professional Cast Iron Table Saw. Unfortunately when I tried to buy it, I found that my local Home Depot stores don't carry it and the store won't ship it to any store in my area.

After doing more research I settled on the Dewalt DWE7480 Compact Job Site Saw. I really liked the rack and pinion fence adjustment to keep the fence square. Even though it's small, it gets great reviews and I plan to build a cabinet for it with a larger top.

Last night I was back on the Home Depot website and now the Ridgid Professional Saw can be shipped to my store. I would just need to pick it up, get it to my house and get people to help me unload it and put it together since it weighs around 260 pounds. I was ready to order the Ridgid saw and I was reading some reviews. One review mentioned that it was under-powered. After looking on the website I see that the large Ridgid saw has a 13 amp motor with a max rpm of 3450. The smaller Dewalt has a 15 amp motor with a max rpm of 4800.

The Dewalt is $379 and I can get a $50 off coupon from Lowes. The Ridgid costs $549. I don't mind spending the extra amount for a superior saw, but I'm really not sure which one to choose. Please give me your opinion.
Thanks!

 

[volunteers]

I think the rigid one is not job site saw. Depends on your garage size, and whether you will move it around. I'm also looking at the dewalt saw

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[shawhite]

If you are looking for job site saw might want to take a look at the Bosch 4100-09

 

[strohman]

I don't actually need a job site saw. So many table saws now are a compact size. The only full size saws seem to be the high end models. The Dewalt seems to have plenty of power and it gets great reviews, even by people who use it in the workshop.

 

[jdlong]

Totlly agree on the Bosch.

 

[trekgod3]

I always drool over the Delta saws at our local Lowes:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/DELTA-13-Amp-10-in-Carbide-Tipped-Table-Saw/50081568

 

[strohman]

That's another saw that isn't available at my local Lowes and can't be shipped to the stores near me. When I go to Lowes website, I don't even see that saw. That's the size I would like to buy.

 

[dacuda]

I've had a ridgid 10" table saw for 10+ yrs that i got as part of a deal and its been great.i don't use it for wood,i cut mainly aluminum on it.anywhere from 063 to 1" thickness . its back in my shop now cuz i got no room in my garage and its been getting used daily still going strong.

 

[CTyankee]

Been using Dewalt compact table saws in the construction field for probably over 10 years now. Also have had the chance to use almost all the other major brand "portable" saws. IMO you'd be hard pressed to find a better saw for it's price and probably even better than most costing twice as much. JMO.

Whatever you get...buy a good blade for it.

 

[Ty.]

I have this saw and LOVE it. I got it with the x stand because It lives in my garage and takes up less room to store. the only thing I don't like is the switch on the newer saw, but im sure its just because i'm use to the switch on the old saw,and this one just feels clunky to me.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F2CGXGG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have used the older model at work for 9 or 10 years now and it still works flawlessly.

you will not find a better factory fence system than dewalt has on their portable saws. I have never had one come out of adjustment.

here is mine fresh out of the box

 

[bastage]

I did a ton of research not too long ago & settled on the Kobalt 10 inch. If I remember correctly its made by delta. Not quite as portable as some of the job site saw's. But it stands up nicely against the wall in my garage. The rip fence goes out to an ample 30" and bang for buck you would be hard pressed to beat it. Plus if you jump on ebay you can grab a 50 off 250 coupon making the value even better.

The reviews on the Kobalt 12" sliding miter saw were also very positive & it will replace my crappy ryobi when I get enough of my garage un burried to even get to it.

 

[derosa]

I'd go with the ridgid, it will have a universal motor which is less noise and probably more powerful overall, probably as much power as you need to worry about. If you're referring to the review that says it can't go through 8 quarter oak I think I'd blame the reviewer, sounds like his board was pinching the blade and that will stop a blade or throw the wood at you. The splitter and a good blade has seen my hitachi move right through 2" thick purpleheart which is twice as hard as red oak and slice up 2.5" thick applewood which is one of the hardest north american woods. It doesn't say if it can go 220v but mine can, also 13amp and it does help it spin up faster and slow down less. The wheels on the legs will move it around easily and you will appreciate the greater mass when working with plywood.

 

[ishiboo]

The Bosch 4100 is amazing. It's a job site/contractor saw but I use it for basic woodworking. The fence doesn't feel as badass as the Dewalt Rack n Pinion, but it locks down square. Good power and a great saw.

 

[6PTsocket]

Here is my dilemma: I'm looking for nice table saw for woodworking and projects around the house. I honestly don't need a $1000+ cabinet saw and after doing some research I had settled on the Ridgid Professional Cast Iron Table Saw. Unfortunately when I tried to buy it, I found that my local Home Depot stores don't carry it and the store won't ship it to any store in my area.

After doing more research I settled on the Dewalt DWE7480 Compact Job Site Saw. I really liked the rack and pinion fence adjustment to keep the fence square. Even though it's small, it gets great reviews and I plan to build a cabinet for it with a larger top.

Last night I was back on the Home Depot website and now the Ridgid Professional Saw can be shipped to my store. I would just need to pick it up, get it to my house and get people to help me unload it and put it together since it weighs around 260 pounds. I was ready to order the Ridgid saw and I was reading some reviews. One review mentioned that it was under-powered. After looking on the website I see that the large Ridgid saw has a 13 amp motor with a max rpm of 3450. The smaller Dewalt has a 15 amp motor with a max rpm of 4800.

The Dewalt is $379 and I can get a $50 off coupon from Lowes. The Ridgid costs $549. I don't mind spending the extra amount for a superior saw, but I'm really not sure which one to choose. Please give me your opinion.
Thanks!

Take a look at the Bosch. It is an excellent job site saw. I don't know if it is fair to compare a table saw to a portable job site saw but only you know what your needs are.

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[rsanter]

I have a slightly older Rigid with the granite top.
I have seen these come up on CL for $250-350 now and then.
They are a great saw if you can find one

Bob

 

[tarbellb]

Your Dewalt is considered one of, if not the best portable TS on the market. Bosch also has a great jobsite saw.

That Ridgid PRO is a very basic "cabinet" style saw and likely just OK for that category. If looking there I would research Grizzly as well, or the famous line "check CL for dealz!"

I havent had a chance to work w/ the Ridgid HD R4514 jobsite saw, but it looks well built for the price. http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-1...Portable-Table-Saw-with-Stand-R4513/100090444

Bottom line, stick w/ that Dewalt unless you are going to step up to a real cabinet saw imo.

 

[cheechi]

http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/portable-10-inch-table-saw-reviews/

So you wanted the cabinet style Ridgid, and decided to settle for the portable Dewalt, but didn't consider the portable Ridgid?

The cabinet style Ridgid has a twin brother with a Craftsman badge in case that's an option for you. My FIL has the cabinet style Ridgid, I have the portable Ridgid. I've used both and both are great saws. Neither can really compete with a Unisaw or similar, but in the case of both of these they are plenty powerful, stable, and full featured you shouldn't need more than what they do unless you do need a Unisaw.

 

[dyne]

If you don't need the portability get a heavier duty saw like the ridgid saw. They're much more stable and smooth than portable saws, and the power of the ridgid should be fine unless you're trying to put a full depth 3/4" dado into maple or something.

 

[6PTsocket]

http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/portable-10-inch-table-saw-reviews/

So you wanted the cabinet style Ridgid, and decided to settle for the portable Dewalt, but didn't consider the portable Ridgid?

The cabinet style Ridgid has a twin brother with a Craftsman badge in case that's an option for you. My FIL has the cabinet style Ridgid, I have the portable Ridgid. I've used both and both are great saws. Neither can really compete with a Unisaw or similar, but in the case of both of these they are plenty powerful, stable, and full featured you shouldn't need more than what they do unless you do need a Unisaw.

I get your point but the Delta Unisaw is not the big name in cabinet saws that it once was. The Sawstop totally dominates the market. Powermatic, Jet, Grizzly are far more common today. When Stanley and Black & Decker merged, one of the first moves was to sell Delta to Chang Type, a Taiwanese company that had supplied parts to them. CT moved Delta to a new plant in North Carolina and they seem to have a much lower profile than in the past.My local Woodworking supply that carries them along with the other big brands was concerned about parts availability.
DeWalt made an attempt at a contractor saw, a few years ago but it was not a success. I think I would look at the Bosch jobsite saw in the OP's price range. I think there was granite top Rigid, a few years ago, during that fad.

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[cheechi]

True but it was a basis for comparison. You can find 'compact cabinet' table saws from Ridgid, Cman, Steel City, Delta, etc etc. But comparing them to a 'standard' cabinet saw you come up short in a production shop, and at least for the feature set if you plan to make money in woodworking you really ought to get a more powerful saw. The unisaw was just to illustrate the difference between the Ridgid and a true cabinet saw.

However, I couldn't recommend sawstop no matter how much market they have.

My opinion having used all of the above; if you have room for the Ridgid, and can get it, I would. If you don't have room for it, you need to choose a portable, and really among the 3 Ridgid, Dewalt & Bosch you won't get a bad saw, but that is less important; if you don't have room for the cabinet, no matter how big, you are probably going to need wheels to move whichever you buy out of the way (conveniently at least) and that's where the Bosch and Ridgid really are better than any of the rest.

 

[Mecha]

I have an older version of the cast iron Ridgid. Maybe 6-7 years old, use it for woodworking in my hobby time. I effing love it. It is well made, has a great standard fence that has staid straight the whole time. I have a diablo blade on there and it just works fantastic.

That said I'm a hobbyist not relying on it for my career. I'm going to attach a router table to it eventually and share the fence.

 

[Mecha]

I should say it does take up a lot of space though. I don't mind because I made a cabinet it could fit under but if you don't have a place in mind for it, you may want a contractor's saw instead. Just because it will be easier to stowaway.

 

[1950mercury]

I have the DeWalt and love it. It's mostly used in my garage im glad I didn't buy a full size one that was not really portable

 

[ItsNemo]

Have the Dewalt DW745 with 20" rip (they've had a 16", 20" and now 24") and absolutely love it. The newer version with 24" fence would be the one to get now. It's nice that I can carry it around wherever I need, very light but I've never had one issue when it comes to power or accuracy of the cuts. Running the included blade and it doesn't bind or catch, just smooth cuts. It can rip dimensional lumber full length, full cut depth without a problem.

Unless you're doing cabinet making, this one will do pretty much anything you'd need with a table saw.

 

[bob15]

Have you looked at older used Unisaws, Walker Turner saws, older Powermatics? I bought a 10" WT cabinet saw with a new 3 HP motor, a sliding table, extended table extensions, Beisemeyer fence for $400 last summer; so deals are still out there.

 

[Kev442]

The same day you posted, a two year old Ridgid came up on my local cl, $350 obo. I never see any newer saws on my cl, usually 40-50 yo cman left out in the rain, judging by the rust on them...

 

[pstemari]

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However, I couldn't recommend sawstop no matter how much market they have.
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Oh? Care to elaborate? I know the guy running is a bit of a land shark who tried to get the CPSC to force all table saw manufacturers to buy his gizmo.

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[cheechi]

guy who invented the mechanism tried through legal channels to force every manufacturer to have to install it. He wasn't interested in making saws, as making royalties while others still having to make the saws.

 

[mike93lx]

I have a dewalt dwe7491rs and love it. The rip capacity is amazing (32" i think) and the portability is fantastic with the built in stand. Other than the small table compared to a contractor or cabinet saw, i don't have anything bad to say.