Buying a table saw

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lafinfil wrote:
As far as recommendations for a portable saw I would spend the extra $100 and get the Makita 2703 - http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stor...reId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100067982&N=10000003+90401+500744

Only thing is, that's online only and I need to buy it tomorrow

It doesn't have a stand like the Ryobi but I'm not big on the cheap stand anyway.

The reviews I've found have stated the Ryobi is actually fairly sturdy.

AAA wrote:
Please buy my Craftsman table saw. I have failed in my desire to become a woodworker.

If you can get it to Seattle by tomorrow...

Cary wrote:
I have a Ryobi BT3000. Great saw, many accessories, web sites dedicated to the saw and jigs, etc.

Highly recommended, if you have the room.

Thanks. I'll keep an eye out for it. Seems like they quit making them a while ago.

btfc wrote:
Build yourself a nice table/bench setup, especially if you are dealing with larger material.

http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/st...972-1.html

Norm showed how to make a good one on New Yankee Workshop, here.
http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct.php?0708

Thanks!

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A little more I've found out... Ridgid is a no-go. Apparently they have really cheap motors and burn out rather quickly. They are expensive to replace and none of the repair shops fix them. I was told by the guy at Home Depot that they have lifetime warranties, but one person I know had his burn out after a little over a year and they wouldn't do anything.

I'm still leaning towards the Ryobi, though I'm keeping an eye out on CL for some of the other suggestions.

Thanks all!