PearlWhiteGT
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What do you guys recommend for a good bang for your buck 10" table saw for just DIY stuff at home? I'd be building a little workstation for it to sit in.
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mike93lx
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Dewalt.
I like my 7491rs a ton, but they have a few options.
Just need to recognize that the fence on a jobsite saw is quite limiting, as is the table size
I like my 7491rs a ton, but they have a few options.
Just need to recognize that the fence on a jobsite saw is quite limiting, as is the table size
acer66
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Another vote for the Dewalt besides being good overall it has a great fence which is better than the one on my Bosch.
The Bosch is also good if you can get a good deal on it but if the price is anywhere close to the Dewalt I would go Dewalt.
The Bosch is also good if you can get a good deal on it but if the price is anywhere close to the Dewalt I would go Dewalt.
jives
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Well, it depends. How much do you want to spend, and how much room do you have? Those Bosch and DeWalt saws mentioned in the first post will run ~$500+ new. For half that amount you can likely have your pick of the litter of a used cast iron contractor's saw -- Delta, Craftsman, Ridgid. In my area there are at least 15 such saws on FBM and CL. For example, there is currently an upgraded (fence, extensions) Jet for $300 and an upgraded fence Grizzly for $150. A nice Ridgid (maker of Craftsman TSs) with a solid align-a-rip fence for $275.
There are many examples of building workstations around these saws, putting table tops over them for more workspace, and so forth.
There are many examples of building workstations around these saws, putting table tops over them for more workspace, and so forth.
uncwstudent
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Dewalt is good! Ive got the Skil TS6307 and it works well. Strangely enough, the motor burnt up but Skil replaced it with just a video of the problem. Great customer service.
Toolfool
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I would try to find a used Delta contractor saw. The pop up occasionally on CL or MP. Put it on a mobile base.
TriumphFan
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This^^. I bought a used Craftsman TS with an upgraded fence and a mobile base for $80. Make sure you get a belt driven model so the motor can be repaired/replaced if necessary.
Another vote for a older cast iron top Delta, or Craftsman. But make sure you buy one with a standard belt drive motor as some had a cheep almost like a hand held circular saw motor mounted under the table.
I find it crazy what you can pay for these saws. I see them all the time for $100 - $200. I sold a nice Delta contractos saw with extension tables for $750 a year ago. I had a couple guys just contact me to give me **** on the price, but one guy saw it and bought it without even looking at it. I talked to him later and he loves it.
I find it crazy what you can pay for these saws. I see them all the time for $100 - $200. I sold a nice Delta contractos saw with extension tables for $750 a year ago. I had a couple guys just contact me to give me **** on the price, but one guy saw it and bought it without even looking at it. I talked to him later and he loves it.
Shootinok
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Old Thread with some good info...
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Best Budget Table Saw
looking for the best budget table saw. just for around the house use. with or without stand. want to stay in the $200 range but dont mind spending a few bucks more for something little better (not a few hundred more lol). links if you have them. thanks!
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PearlWhiteGT
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Thanks fellas, I forgot that I had a cheap Porter Cable thrown under a bunch of junk that I used this weekend. It worked decent but I still want to get a good one and will most likely go with Dewalt. I'm debating if I really need a 10" version or if 8 1/4" will be good enough.
mike93lx
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15a, 10" is my vote. Unless you need it to be lightweight for portability, don't go smallThanks fellas, I forgot that I had a cheap Porter Cable thrown under a bunch of junk that I used this weekend. It worked decent but I still want to get a good one and will most likely go with Dewalt. I'm debating if I really need a 10" version or if 8 1/4" will be good enough.
jives
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We all understand portability and store-out-of-the way for small shops. But as you already have a portable, so now is the time to re-think. Consider, for instance, building a work table with built-in saw. Store the fence in the table, put on a plywood table top, and you have versatility. Take a couple of seconds to remove the top and the TS is ready to go. Having my TS ready to go makes a difference.
GirchyGirchy
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I have the Delta 36-725 saw that Lowe's sells. It's a 'hybrid,' decently heavy but not a full cabinet and it can roll around. I haven't used it a whole lot but it's done a good job for what I have done with it. It has a decent fence and doesn't come out of adjustment like the Rigid/Craftsman/Masterforce trio has been known to do.