Table saw

[pugsl]

Am setting up my shop in a 22 x 23 foot space. Want a good table saw as mine is 20+ years old craftsman that is tired. Which brands do you like. with a budget of about 1500.

 

[seber]

I've used three that i liked. Grizzly, Powermatic, and Unisaw. Of the three, the Unisaw was nicest, followed by Powermatic and then Grizzly. I've never used a Jet so I can't comment on that. Those are the four I would consider. If you find a Powermatic, be sure to check alignment of the riser gear. They built a lot of them with fixed castings that were made in such a way that they were misaligned and not repairable. Used saws are everywhere, especially if you are willing to consider three phase. One horse will work but I would look for at least two and prefer three hp actual power. Check the power by multiplying volts times amps. Not advertised. One hp is 746 watts plus 20% or so for efficiency derating.

 

[Firebrick43]

I bought a late 90’s 3hp unisaw for 1500$ 1.5 years ago. It wasn’t a screaming deal but was in new condition, has the unifence with a peachtree uni-t-fence extrusion, a factory outfeed table attachment and mobile base, and most important to me a besiymeyer over arm blade guard and splitter.

If taken care of unisaws are timeless.

 

[Roju1985]

hunt craigslist for a cabinet saw, 1000-1500 all day will get you a great set up.