I've stumbled across a used Ridgid TS3650 that's described as > 1 year old, lightly used and in excellent condition. The seller's come down to $500 and I think I'll give it a look. For reference, here's a link to HD's site for details on the TS3650:
http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/s...P_PartNu mber
So, two questions:
1. With a current retail of $799 (went up $100 Jan 1/07 it seems) is $500 a reasonable price for this saw - assuming it's in the shape described, did in fact experience the level of service described, and is complete (see below)?
2. I'm, of course, going to want to crawl under the hood and check it out before committing to purchase. In terms of things to check, what would you look at? I thought these seemed reasonable:
- ensure blade guard and splitter are present
- check if miter guage is included
- check if regular and dado throat plates are included
- check if blade wrench is included
- visually inspect the trunnions for wear/damage
- raise & lower the blade through its full range
- angle the blade through its full range
- test the mobile base for proper operation
- test the ripfence's lock at front of saw and back of saw
- check the tabletop for flatness (I'll bring my 50" straightedge)
- check the arbor for runout (I'll bring my dial indicator & stand)
- ask the seller to run a cut
Would these things seem reasonable to you if I was to roll up and kick the tires of a saw you were selling? Is there anything you'd suggest adding to this list? Lastly, if it turns out there are things that are deficient, or the saw isn't in the condition described, what would you say would be reasonable amounts to propose the price be decreased by?
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Thanks,
Roland