New Member....Just ordered a Craftsman OR35504.

[Chris Simmons]

I recently ordered the Craftsman OR35504. I have been dreaming of a Sawstop, saving for a Unisaw, considering a Grizzly and debating the whole hybrid saw category.

Sears practically made the decision for me. They had the saw on sale for $799 with an additional 30% off. This got me out the door for $607.37 after sales tax. This price coupled with the Editors Choice award in Work Bench magazine convinced me this is the saw for me.

I consider myself a reserve carpenter, 1 weekend a month, 2 weeks a year. I just recently got serious about branching out from just plain rough frame carpentry to try my hand at cabinets, furniture, shelving etc. With my golf habit, I would not likely be in the price range of a Unisaw for a while. Did not even have the money for this saw, but the price convinced me to pull out the credit card. Considering I am obviously not a pro, I just could not justify getting a professional grade saw for almost 3 times as much.

I generally buy professional grade tools, Makita, Hitachi and DeWalt are my 3 main brands, but for this price, I decided to give Craftsman a shot. I still have a portable Craftsman table saw that has done well by me.

Anyway, if anyone has this saw and has any useful hints, tips or lessons learned, I would appreciate them sharing them with me.

Also, I bought the Craftsman mobile base that is adjustable to fit a range of saws. Has anyone used this? For the price, I am tempted to just go get some lockable caster wheels from a local home store and replace the adjustable legs with these. I saw some lockable casters that are replacements for Rigid saws. I will have to wait til I get the saw home to test out this theory unless someone else already has.

Thanks

[Chris Simmons]

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&cat=Be nch+Power+Tools&subcat=Table+Saws&pid=00922124000

[Don Baer]

Chris,
Welcome to the creek. Enjoy your new toy and post pictures of it when you have it set up.

[Lincoln Myers]

Seems like a GREAT deal. I've heard many people have been pleased with the newer Craftsman saws. Have fun, looking forward to pictures of the saw and the projects that roll off it.

-Linc

[scott spencer]

Hi Chris - Welcome to SMC and congrats on the new saw...you got a great deal! I've had the 22124 (as it's more commonly called), for nearly a year and a half and am totally satisfied with it. The stock Leitz blade is pretty good, but you'd still do well to add something like Freud LU88R010 60T blade ($41 delivered), and a 24T TK ripper....the Leitz/Irwin 24T TK for $11 through Mike Jackson is a world beater deal.
http://www.forums.woodnet.net/ubbthr...v=#Post2572591

Mine's wired for 220v, and I slid the front rail tube over 10" to gain more rip capacity. I've replaced the stock Biese laminate extension table with a shop buitl router table. When you align the table to the blade, be sure to loosen the table bolts and not the trunnion bolts.

Enjoy!

[tod evans]

welcome chris!