Advise on Table Saw To Buy

[Lucas Spraggs]

Just getting started and have been told that a table saw should be my first piece to purchase. I looked on the Grizzly web site and found a few in my price range. Need one I can put a base on and roll around would like to stay with a 110v which seem to be the 1 1/2 hp models. I would get a 220v 2hp if they are that much better. Please advise, if there are any others I should check out let me know.

[Stephen Edwards]

Just getting started and have been told that a table saw should be my first piece to purchase. I looked on the Grizzly web site and found a few in my price range. Need one I can put a base on and roll around would like to stay with a 110v which seem to be the 1 1/2 hp models. I would get a 220v 2hp if they are that much better. Please advise, if there are any others I should check out let me know.

You'll get lots of opinions on this question! That being said, you can do a lot of work with a good contractor or hybrid saw. Some 2HP will work on either 110 or 220.

Lots of good deals around now on used TS also.

Whatever you get, get a good one and start making saw dust..........after you learn the basics of safe operation!

Best Wishes

[Dave Wagner]

Most of the saws you can add the mobile base to, they are adjustable. The Shopfox or equal type mobile bases make them easy to move around.

I had found an OLD (60's) vintage craftsman table saw a friend was updating to a Delta. it's built like a tank.A little bit of work and been using for 3+ years now. Keep checking your local Craigslist, or local Yard/Estate/Tag Sales.....

[Lucas Spraggs]

I've used table saws for several years...just not making finished products. Just don't want to buy one and then realize I should have gotten something differenct becasue I was ignorant on what to look for.

[David Christopher]

Lucas, we can be of more help if you will tell your price range

[Matt Meiser]

What is your budget?

You can go two routes. One is to buy something decent knowing you will someday lust after a cabinet saw. The other is to buy the cabinet saw now.

[Lucas Spraggs]

$800 at most but would like $700 or less.

[Prashun Patel]

I'd say look for a used cabinet saw for that price.

I love my hybrid Jet Proshop, but Matt's right. It won't take long until you get saw envy. Best to buy a cab saw and not look back...

[David Christopher]

Lucas, for just a little bit more you can get a saw that you would want to keep forever


http://www.grizzly.com/products/10-T...t-Tilt/G1023SL

[Matt Stiegler]

In that price range, you're looking at a new contractor saw or a used cabinet saw. There are tons of very informative threads on table-saw buying advice you can find on this site using the search function. I think the consensus view would probably be that, if you don't need to pull the trigger right away, you should start looking on Craigslist for a used Delta Unisaw or Grizzly 1023 or similar cabinet saw.

[Jim Rimmer]

I just bought a G0661 Grizzly to replace a Craftsman. It's 2 HP and 110V and is a dream to use. This is an old link so I don't know if the sale is still on or not but it's in your price range.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/g0661

[Jason White]

Having had a smaller contractor saw, I'd say get the 3HP 220-volt Grizzly cabinet saw if you're looking for the last saw you'll ever need (notice I didn't say "want"). The G1023SLW is a really great value (has a cast-iron router table built in). I have one and love it. The only pain was running a new 220-volt circuit, but not a big deal. I do all my own electrical so it was short money.

Jason

Just getting started and have been told that a table saw should be my first piece to purchase. I looked on the Grizzly web site and found a few in my price range. Need one I can put a base on and roll around would like to stay with a 110v which seem to be the 1 1/2 hp models. I would get a 220v 2hp if they are that much better. Please advise, if there are any others I should check out let me know.

[scott spencer]

Lucas - Lots of us have gotten good service from a 110v saw, myself included, but before I spent $700-$800 for a new 110v saw, I'd seriously scour the classifieds for a used 3hp cabinet saw, or would save a little more and go for a Grizzly G1023SL for $1075 shipped.

Power aside, the 3hp industrial cabinet saws are simply more robust than the 110v saws.

1023:


0478 hybrid

[Mike Henderson]

If you're going to spend that much, get one with a true riving knife. It's safer and you won't have as much desire to upgrade in the future.

Grizzly got a good one here, $1,300 with free shipping.

Mike

[David Parker]

Whatever saw you decide on, put safety first and make sure it has a riving knife. Sounds like you are looking for something better than my entry level Ridgid R4511, which I love. For its class, I don't think you can do better for $450 (during the annual Ridgid power tool sale). I did have to spend another $120 for a Shark Guard with the low profile riving knife. The Ridgid only comes with a high profile riving knife with non-detachable guard . Good luck in your purchase.

Dave