Hey guys,
I am in the market finally for a new table saw. I have narrowed down my choices but have never used any of them so kinda in the dark about pros/cons even with reading tons of reviews. Here are my uses and needs to take into consideration.
Uses - avid hobbiest, by no means a professional so budget is a consideration (plus im upgrading other tools as well). I probably wont be slicing alot of sheet goods although having the ability is a plus.
Needs -Everything in my shop is mobile, so i if it doesnt have wheels it will lol (so thats a wash), would like it to be able to make blade/dado changes quick and simple, easy (relatively) leveling/squaring, and decent dust collection (i do have a dust collector).
Ive been looking at the Ridgid http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-13...6?N=5yc1vZc29i
Grizzly http://www.grizzly.com/products/10-H...Series-/G0715P
Craftsman http://www.sears.com/craftsman-profe...&blockType=G11
Delta http://www.lowes.com/pd_510897-52010...%3Ddelta%2Bsaw
Im leaning toward the Grizzly hybrid only because it seems more substantial of a saw (table and cabinet), has 220 power (if that is an advantage at all) and I have a Grizzly bandsaw i love and have had great experiences with them although its more $$ than the others and im not sure this being a hybrid has a true advantage over the other choices. The new Delta saw that Lowes now carries looks decent but the reviews are few since its a newer model carried by them. Ive heard/read nothing but good about the Ridgid saw and leary of the Craftsman only because (in my mind at least) most the Craftsman stuff ive encountered or have owned isnt the craftsman stuff my dad had of the 80's- early 90's, it seems cheaply made nowadays (but cant speak for that saw specifically).
Would love to hear from owners about these machines. thanks in advance!! jonathan