Do you have the wrong table saw? A no-BS buyer's guide. 

My old neighbor told me when I was having to replace an old rotted, wooden 6' step ladder that broke (while I was on it!), to spend the extra money on quality. A new fiberglass ladder costed about $20-25 MORE than a new wooden ladder. I was VERY strapped for cash and didn't really have the extra money, but I also needed the ladder for my job. Decisions...decisions...decisions.... I can't recall his exact words, but they were something like (speaking of spending more on quality) " ....you'll still have that ladder long after the purchase price is forgotten". So, I sucked it up and purchased the fiberglass ladder. That was in 1989, and I STILL have that ladder. Those words have carried me through many purchases since that day. Maybe they could help somebody who's struggling with a similar decision today. Thank you, Mr. Barthlett. Rest In Peace

Thanks for this review. My current saw is a very old Rockwell with original parts.It helped me raise my family for the past 40 yrs, and I love it. Of course, I've kept it in perfect running order. Not just a saw, an old friend that I will never get rid of. Still does amazing work!

Thanks for the vid. I was just about to buy my first table saw, a contractor saw, now I’ll hold off an investigate the hybrid ones. Never heard of them. Thanks again, great advice.

Thanks. This video led me to spend some time watching classifieds. I found a used contractor saw with a cast iron top and wings and restored it. It is such a good saw, and I saved a lot of money going this route.

I very much appreciate your videos. I have worked with wood both professionally and as a hobbyist for 50 years. Your videos are informative, straight forward, and done very well. Your table saw video is spot on. Well done!

James your channel is amazing, the information is always right on point and I think your delivery is one of the best on RU-vid. Your videos are concise and the delivery is near perfect. You don't waste time trying to be too funny or show repetitive tasks ad nauseum, such as drilling multiple holes, you get to the point and give extremely detailed information when needed. Thank you so much you are amazing.

This is brilliant advice and articulately presented. Hybrid saws aren't something I commonly see in my usual haunts, but you've convinced me to be patient and hang on for a decent one. Cheers, James!

I have a12” craftsman from 1973 that I got when it was new it has 2 hrs motor on it ! With a Vega fence system! You are right it does the job for me!!!🤗 Thanks Jim for sharing! Good words to think about!

More good advice-thank you. I had just about settled on a hybrid saw. I think it’s right for my purposes!

Cant say enough of how much I enjoy your Videos. Thanks for posting this one.

Great advice James, I used a old Sears 1.5hp table saw for years and built a truck load of quality stuff with it. Sold it and got a used Grizzly 10" 3 HP 240V Cabinet RIGHT-Tilting Table Saw, now this thing is smooth! Wish I would have up graded long before I did. Thanks for posting.

Stumpy. I've been a DIYer forever. I build & fix just about everything not electronic. Cabinetry & simple furniture manufacture are satisfying hobby & mental therapy. Although have been watching you & others on RU-vid for years, I always enjoy your detailed, well thought out explanations from sharpening to tool selections. Thank you! Thank you!!

Best overview and and explanation I’ve seen or heard, Thank you for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Awesome advise. I love your videos, James. I wish I could apprentice under you, but at 68 years old I suppose it will have to be in the next life.

I love all of your videos, I am just a beginner but I find your videos intriguing. I am retired professional musician and teacher and find just viewing and listening to your rationale on choosing workbenches, saws, clamps are extraordinary.

Thanks for this post! I'm a DIY beginner and I especially appreciate the comment about waiting to buy instead of buying a cheap model that may be a bad purchase.

One thing I want to suggest. The motors on some older saws. The motors are vented to the atmosphere. Some folks end up replacing motors that act up. A good dusting with forced air fixes most of them. I’ve picked up a few Craftsman 10 inch models that people game up on. Blew out the motor and oiled it well and they came to life. Great channel. GO WINGS.

I don't disagree with anything here really, But I will say that if you have more time than money even the cheapest jobsite saw can get the job done. I grew up working with my father with an $89 builder square table saw and ran it for 20 years until the motor burned out. It was junk, objectively speaking, but you could take your time making sure the fence was lined up and use clamps to hold it in place, build extension tables as needed, we had it on a rolling stand that bolted against the work bench as a table. Never had a problem with 4x8 sheets or dadoing cuts. Probably not enough power for hardwood, but it was just fine, if a bit tedious and annoying to set up cuts. I suppose my point is you just might be better off having a junk table saw today that you can make do the job if you work with it rather than having no saw for a year or two while you save up. and the $100 won't set you back that far on saving for a better saw.

Nice Video. I was recently in the market for a table saw when my grandfather heard about it and offered me his old contractor saw from what I would assume is the 60's or 70's. After seeing the belt drive and the hanging motor for the first time, I half expected it to break in the first week. Instead, it's one of the best presents and one of the most useful tools I have ever been fortunate enough to receive. After the experience, I completely agree with your advice. And I'm going to follow your advice on finding a new fence, Thank you

Great video. As an amateur woodworker and cabinetmaker, I splurged for a DeWalt DW746 with sliding miter table and mobile base and never regretted it. Awesome saw that has always done what I asked of it. I imagine other hybrid saws would do a great job as well, but I have never regretted the investment in the cast iron sliding miter table. This thing is crazy solid. Carry on!

you broke it down so simply that even I could understand it. Love this video. I was going to get another job site saw but youve convinced me to save up for a good contractor saw. Maybe one day Ill get a hybrid

I’ve watched this three times now. Still haven’t made my mind up as it’s a mind field out there, but this channel has been a real help. Thank you

Great advice on the pros and cons of each level of saw. Invaluable as I look to progress past a portable saw. Thanks

This info is pure gold, Stumpy! I started out with a Craftsman contractor saw, and upgraded the fence. It serves me well. Thanks! And a special thanks for your videos on table saw safety!

I just started the wood working hobby. I consider myself a diyer right now, but will eventually would like to build small cabinets and decorative furniture. I know I have a long road of learning, and most times the information out there are diluted and confusing. Your videos are concise, and professionally presented. No nonsense sales push, gimmicks, and mindless rants. Thank you for your dedication to the wood working craft. Sincerely, wood working noob

Love your videos guy! Always informative. Keep them coming. You’re a natural at this too by the way.

James, great very useful video. Luckily I made the right choice of saw before seeing this video. I'm a homeowner DIY guy that started with a small 1950's vintage Craftsman cast iron top saw 30 years ago. Made the mistake of buying a portable saw that just wasn't accurate or powerful enough. Then I limped along with a newer Craftsman 10" with an aluminum top, it always needed realigning. So my search began for a new saw I knew I wanted a cast iron top and a good fence. I boiled it down to two hybrid models eventually settling on one. I couldn't be happier with it. The hybrid was the way to go. Cast iron top, great fence, solid steel base with dust collection and retractable wheels so it's easy to move around my small shop all for $600. Keep up the great vids.

Great comparisons of the pros and cons of various saws. I retired my Rockwell cast iron table saw for the Bosch saw you mentioned several years ago. I'm not a fine woodworker and have to store the saw in our shed and haul it out to the driveway along with a chop saw when needed. I miss the cast iron table but as you mentioned the old fence was pretty terrible, the Bosch is much better and being lighter makes moving it into and out of the shed much easier. The other benefit is the Bosch has a 10 inch blade. I cheaped out on the Rockwell 40 years ago and got a 9 inch blade.

Unbiased, solid advice! Bravo!!

your videos and advices are very professional. thanks

Great advise. Thank you sir. I will say that the little portable saws have definitely come a long way in the last few years. I recently bought a Dewalt DWE 7485 for an on site shelving project on a custom home. I was impressed with the quality of the cut even with the factory blade. Of course I had to make a few very minor adjustments to the saw and as you mentioned I was cutting all 3/4" cabinet grade ply. Nothing feels as smooth as cutting on a cabinet saw. You're observations and advise are spot on IMO. I could not agree with you more. Thank you for all of the great video's.

Thanks from the UK getting back into it after 10 yrs out and 25yrs non stop before that. I had a full on pro shop with 6 guys at one stage, then life got in the way! 😁 now coming back small scale and more lightweight after advocating cast iron dinasaurs in my former years. Ive subscribed to your broad outlook and obvious wide ranging experience. Thankyou and kind regards Stuart Bell

Finally, a discussion about table saws that didn't say you're a fool for even looking at anything but a Saw Stop. I know they are great saws and I think you might even have one, but thanks for the recommendations James. As always, much appreciated.

I just recently found a craftsman 113.something after a year of searching for only $150. I built John heitz wood fence which works surprising well. polished the cast top and waxed it good. I love that saw. thanks james. good video

Many thanks for another super survey of the field; in this case table saws. Having used all of the types of saws you mentioned in my 55 years of woodworking, I can attest that everything you said was right on the money. My first table saw, for my basement cabinetmaking shop, was a 1960's vintage Craftsman contractor's saw, with a cast iron table, flimsy stamped steel extension wings and (as you warned) a very poor fence. The fence had to be manually adjusted, front and back, to be sure it was parallel to the blade--and then one had to verify that the width of the cut was still correct. Often this was a circular procedure. All that was corrected when I purchased a Biesemeyer after-market fence. I still have that fence and use it on my Delta Unisaw--40 years after I gave my Craftsman table saw to charity. Yet, as you also said, the contractor's saw is not a bad machine. The the organization I gave it to used it to do all the carpentry required to build a complete house.

Well said. After investing in (what is essentially) a hybrid saw about 25 years ago, I realize this thing will outlive me. The fence is great. It is heavy enough internally not to need any alignment issues and after four houses it is still on its original motor.

Your information is so valuable I can’t believe it’s free. There is so much to consider when buying a table saw, I appreciate so much your attention to detail and making an average DIYer like me able to understand. Thank you.

Good advise. I used a contractors saw for more than 30 years and, except for the terrible fence, it served me well.

Good video and good advice. I bought a Jet hybrid saw six years ago and haven't been sorry for one day since. Lots of board feet pushed through, just a little slower than a big saw.

Thanks Jim. I was lucky to have bitten the bullet and bought a Delta unisaw about 20 years ago. Could not be happier. The quality is still there. I added a woodpecker router fence and lift. Far and away the most productive tool in my shop.

I use a DeWalt 8 1/4" Compact jobsite saw for most of my work... It is tiny, but the fence is astounding, and it has plenty of power to tear through a 3 inch plank of walnut. But I had to build a bench to extend its work area. Looking to step up, but I have very limited space. Useful video!

Really appreciate your objectivity in this video. Good content and sound advice! Buy the best saw you can afford and can fit in your shop as a hobbyist. But there is probably a ceiling where the costs begin to outweigh the benefits.

I bought a Delta industrial table saw from a guy that was moving out of state, he had lots of tools. this one was brand new , still in the box. Price tag on it. 600$. I got it for 400$. I was and still am stoked ! +Stumpy, thanks for the great vids ! Keep it up brother !

Okay, you said to leave a comment.... just now seeing this, having finally pulled the trigger on a SawStop Cabinet Saw (3HP). Yes, I paid a LOT of money for it - and I am just a retiree who fits your ‘hobbyist building small projects’ description. For me, however, the blade stop feature was the deciding factor. FYI: you are becoming one of my favorites for shop talk, tips, techniques. Thanks for what you do!

I hope the starters watch this, very good advice, buy the best you can afford. I could stand a sawstop today but at close to 80 yrs I believe I`ll stay with the old Ridged

Thanks for the encouraging advice! I started with a cheap job site saw. It was great when just starting out but as my skills and projects became more refined, I discovered I needed more precision and consistency. I think this is just natural. That said, if you only intend to build decks and patios, a sturdy job site saw will likely be perfect. Getting the right tool for the job doesn't always mean going bigger or more expensive.

I am on my third table saw. One contractor, one less expensive hybrid and now a JPS 10TS. I recently looking into a Saw Stop, but couldn't justify the cost. I did buy the Saw Stop cast iron router table insert and the square cast iron extension which eliminated my old steel ones. They fit great ( only 2 holes drilled over all) and am extremely happy with the upgrade. Oh, by the way, Great Video as always.

Beautiful advice. I purchased the delta hybrid table saw and works well for my woodworking needs.

That was one of the most informatiive videos per minute I have ever seeen.

When I started woodworking several years ago it was my dream to own a cabinet saw. I started out with the Delta 36-725 as that was all I could afford and while it was a good saw, the runout at the arbor was always a problem. After owning it for a few years I lucked out when I found a mid 1990's Jet 3hp cabinet saw at my local government surplus auction site for a mere $250. It needed a lot of work as it was rusted, was missing the fence, needed motor bearings replaced, new starter, etc but after about another $300 I was able to get it running top notch. It has been a great saw and as luck would have it, the same location I got the Jet from led me to scoring a 1960's 3HP Rockwell Unisaw for a mere $125! This saw was in even worse condition that the Jet but after much hard work and care it looks beautiful. Now I have dedicated cabinet saws for ripping and cross cutting. I never would have imagined I would own two cabinet saws after always desiring just one. Keep your eyes open for deals everyone, they come around and you have to be ready to jump as soon as they do!

Thanks James. I have seen some guys build their benchtop saw into their bench for very small shops. The bench creates additional table space and outfeed. One guy even made a fence running off the edge of the bench. Doing that with something like the Bosch or Sawstop version may be a very good option for a wood shop in a garage.

Hey James, thanks for taking the time and effort to produce this excellent video instructions on the different categories of table saw and your advice on which to purchase.

The timing on this video is perfect. Thank you

I've used the same Harbor Freight portable 10" table saw for the last 13 years and it has held up to what I use it for. Would I love a cabinet saw? Hell yeah. But it is not in my budget. Great video.

Going to upgrade from my Bosch xc10 jobsite saw to a hybrid. This video did the final convincing! Picked up the bosch some time ago for an absolute bargain and has served me quite well, but definitely time to upgrade.

Great Info and spot on I have had my unisaw for close to thirty years with the 52 inch fence and it's like an old pair of sock's .Wouldn't trade it for anything

Thank you! I hadn't heard of hybrid saws. I am looking at selling my home and moving from a garage shop to one built into a 8.5 'X 24' box trailer.

I have had my Ridgid iron top table saw for 10 years, and I love it. It has wheels and a foot lever to roll it around, but is VERY stable, and accurate.

Thanks for the education. The first saw you showed was mine. Everything you mentioned, is true. Can't wait to invest in something worth my time. Wished I had seen your video a year ago.

Thanks for the information. I was raised on Cabinet Saws, Tannewitze, Yates American sanders, Delta planers etc. All were 220 volt and power was never an issue. I find myself always getting into trouble 50 years later when I use handyman equipment that has less power and accuracy.

Thank you soooooo much for making a damn video that wasn't filled with sponsored BS, no tricks or games. You made a professional video that told exactly what needed to be said and plugged your material perfectly AND in a clear voice! The value of this video is well beyond (at this time) the 323,095 views. The 158 people that gave this video a thumbs down are clearly into harry potter coffee mug collectables and furious that their pokemon app will not load. Thank you again!

HI, James. I really love your videos and the things you've built and designed. Regarding this video though, I have a question. Is the Sawstop professional a hybrid, or Cabinet table saw? In other words. Do the trunnions and motor mount to an internal framework, Or do they hang from the under side of the top itself? Thanks, and keep building more Awesome projects. Doug

Fantastic!! Never even heard of Hybrid saws. I have a custom elevator cab business and seldom cut anything thicker than 3/4". I use a SawTrax panel saw for ripping and crosscutting my panels. I have a portable RIGID table saw that has served me well, but yes, its loud, and the bearings are starting to go. Always believed a good saw with a great blade can get me what I need. Thanks for this video!!

I just bought a 1954 Delta Milwaukee contractor saw for 70 bucks. Had to drive, just like you said, but WELL worth it! Sweeeeet saw I tell you. (VERY heavy, too!) Man, I just got lucky on that one. Great and informative presentation!

Just wanted to say THANKS for the great advice on table saws and.....GO REDWINGS!!!!!

My progression: I started with the really tiny Bosch portable saw. It was pretty much unusable. Flimsy, impossible to keep things square and parallel, loud motor, tiny table with miter slots that were wildly out from 3/4". Next, I got an older used Ridgid contractor saw - cast iron top and extensions. A dream in comparison. But, no dust collection, the motor hung out the back, and most seriously the blade guard and splitter were an old design. To use a crosscut sled, the splitter/blade guard/anti-kickback pawls had to be removed. Taking this assembly off and replacing it frequently made it go out of adjustment relative to the blade. Worst of all, though, a few months ago I took the splitter assembly off to use the crosscut sled, and then - because I was overtired and thinking ahead to next steps in my project, I flat out forgot to put the splitter assembly back on before doing a pretty wide cut. HOLY COW - violent kickback. My hands were no where near the blade, but the kickback launched a piece of plywood into the wall behind me so hard that it left a big divot in the drywall. This scared the s**t out of me. I could not bring myself to do woodworking for over a week. So a month ago I bought the current model of the Ridgid contractor saw. The top is cast iron, but the extension wings are sheet metal. The lift system is a bit worse than the old model, and I believe the drive mechanism makes the blade a little less stable than the old model. However, it has - wait for it - a riving knife that I (almost) never have to take off. It also has built in dust collection, and 30" (rather than the old model's 24") right rip capacity. So far the saw has been a dream. Old online reviews of the say were not great, but Ridgid's QA seems to have improved. And, the price was lower than the fancy Bosch saw featured in Stumpy's video. Cast iron and steel sheet metal top allows me to use my magnetic feather board - far easier to use than a feather board that fits in the miter slot. So, anodized aluminum tops suck IMHO. Retro-fitted splitters mounted in the throat plate may be better than nothing. But I personally will never again use a saw without a riving knife.

Thanks James again for your great advice and knowledge. I will take some time now to look for the correct saw as you are right the last few I have purchased are really a waste of money unless you are doing general cuts Many thanks love all your videos

This is exactly what I was looking for. This video is very informative and useful, especially for someone who is just starting in woodworking. I appreciate you! Thanks for sharing and God bless!

Can you do a video for drill presses? Its hard to sift through all the trash products and your experience would be helpful

"At least it was easy to throw away" That line caught me off guard & cracked me up. I've been looking at the Sawstop brand personally. I need something slightly idiot proof.

I got an Bosch GTS 10 XC from 5 or 6 years ago. I got it to make small mdf boxes and other projects and i had to choose between a cheap one and this, and it was the best decision i could make at that time. Now i make small wood projects with it and it works great.

I bought a Delta Contractors saw 40+ years ago. I spent some time adjusting/aligning the fence that came with it and have been successfully using it since. I have used it to build numerous cabinets, projects etc. That saw today, is in pristine condition and could easily go another 40+ years. I consider it, along with the other tools that I purchased then. to have been excellent values. Best wishes.

Of course, I bought a Ryobi job site saw when I got started about a year ago. Given the cost involved and the budget I was working with, I don't know that I could have paid for a more expensive option. For now, I'm going to have to make this saw work. I just built it into a workbench which add length and width to the table of the saw so that should be helpful.

I see you know you’re hockey teams. Hopefully they have a good year this year. That is if there even is hockey this season.

I started with a 99 dollar table top from K-Mart. That was about 35 years ago. My wife bought me a Ridgid contractor saw about 6 years ago. So for it has served me well. I do like it’s portability. I build small things up to desks ,shelving units. I’ve learned to measure twice,cut once and allow a bit for sanding. I found your videos only a few weeks ago. Thank you for sharing your information and experience.

I just found your videos. I like the understanding you bring to your videos. You don't just go "The bigger the better". I have a small area - 9'X17'. I was able to get a ...contractor's saw. It is a Craftsman. It fits in the room and has a cast iron top. I have had this puppy for over 20 years now, and it has been working fine for the stuff I do.

I want a cabinet saw, but pointless for me because I don't have a workshop. I have a Bosch 4000 because all my work is at jobsites and I have to be able to move it. Had it since 2007. I haven't had any trouble at all with the fence, but I've found that's got a lot to do with how it's handled. If I try to slide it by holding anywhere on the fence, it tries to skew. Hold ONLY on the handle end. Also, while sliding, I give very slight pressure inwards (toward the table), so it's only sliding on the T-head, not on the rear locking clamp. If I do those two tips, then it's always right on correct. (But now I think I need bearings for the motor. Starting to make occasional squeeling noise.)

You didn’t trash your first saw, I have it! Thanks for the video.

This is an awesome discussion! For many years I just dealt with a circular saw. This of course greatly limited my ability to diversify in projects. Then I acquired an inexpensive RYOBI BTS15 10 in. table saw. I tried and tried to use it, but ended up reverting back to a circular saw and miter saw. I could not for the life of me, figure out why my cuts were always off. The adjustments were pretty much non existent. And forget about even trying to make a zero clearance insert. there was no way to affix your own to the machine. So for years I just dealt with a straight edge and circular saw, and a miter saw. So many projects I just could not undertake that way. But I tried anyway. Then I discovered DeWalt Radial Arm Saws, about ten years ago. WOW, accurate, fast cuts, every time. Well as long as you had it set up properly and a good blade. But still, there was a limit to what you could do. I know, I know, so many say you cannot safely rip cut on a radial arm saw. Yes you can. But precautions need to be taken. And you need to know how to do it correctly and what your individual saw can do. But, ultimately, I still needed a table saw. I found two within a week of a each other, a 1985 3HP Unisaw, and a 1959 1 HP Unisaw. I now have them set up in a twin table system, using the 1959 Unisaw as a dedicated Forrest Dado King or Forrest box joint blade set up. All of my main cuts are on the 1985 3HP Unisaw. They are lacking some of the safety features of more modern saws, like meat sensors and such. But I take as many precautions as I can. Interestingly, having come from ten years of radial arm saw usage, I still feel like the table saw is much more dangerous. But both just need constant attention on the project at hand, and constant attention to where your hands are at all times! And if sleepy or just tired/drained, it is always best to step away from either saw and wait for another day for that cut. There is always something to do that day in the workshop anyway. :D Thank you Stumpy Nubs! I have been following you (under another channel) for sometime now. You have so much information, and I have used a lot of your tips with much success! I just bought the Roubo workbench plans and look forward to building that soon! As soon as I am done building my two router extensions for the table saw, and the folding outfeed table :D

by far far far .... the best and most useful review of available table saws with PROs and CONs!!! Thank you for sharing your experience with everyone and just wandering that there's not so many views as it would deserve

Vintage contractors saw for me. Craftsman 113 with cast iron top, delta t3 fence, custom extension wings and better belt/pulleys. love the old thing, does everything I need it to and I have less that 400.00 into it.

I didn't hear anything that was said. I was shocked and was viewing your background in your video in awe. So was table saw is the best? ;)

Thank you James for time and effort put forth on your videos and sharing your opinion based on experience, is much appreciated!! 👍👍

Good content. I just picked up a delta unisaw a few months ago. The lady I purchased it from her husband passed suddenly. She was selling all of his tools and he had lots of tools. After a little negotiation, I managed to purchase the saw along with a few more items for $900. The saw even came with the original receipt which was purchased in 1983. I was 2yrs old at the time. After a little cleanup and a new blade this thing is the best. The only drawback is there isnt a riving knife on the market that will work with unisaws thats readily available.

The saw i have is a dewalt dw745 its accurate its powerful it never has not pleased me and it rips through hardwoods with no problem

Everyone starts out with the table top 10" toy saw. That's a given and also forgiven. You want real results you buy into a quality 12" cabinet saw. I personally don't have the space for one in my own shop but wish I did. They are much more accurate and reliable. Yes they cost more but if you're a seasoned woodworker you know this is the best investment in your business/hobby you can make. It will give you decades of service and will be a value even when sold every time.

I bought a hybrid saw for my shop. The fence is a bit disappointing but the saw handles any of the work I have. Good video and good advice.

Great overview! Thanks for the complete rundown. I especially like the advice about after-market fence systems. I never thought of that.

Stay far, FAR away from anything with a proprietary miter slot. I got a Craftsman portable saw that is fairly decent overall, except for the T-shaped miter slot that prevents putting in any aftermarket accessories, such as a better miter gauge (because the one that came with it is junk). Even if I cut off the wings on the slot, I still couldn't fit aftermarket accessories in it because it's too narrow.

I love “A saw shaped object.”

I recall back before the crash, Home Depot selling a granite top contractor table saw. Here in the Southeastern rust belt, it was a great alternative to the cast iron rust magnets. Good video

Great video I have also been thru a lot of table saws over the years but never really satisfied with any of them until I got a great deal on a laguna sliding table saw with a 12" blade this this has never had a problem cutting anything. I wish I would have save my money on all the other saws I tried and just bought one like this years ago

I've been a pretty serious DIYer for about 15 years - currently remodeling my kitchen. I've learned the hard way to embrace the adage "buy once, cry once". When I started out, I cheaped out on many of my tools and suffered every time I used it, until I eventually bought the more expensive one anyway. Not planning to make that mistake with my table saw when I finally graduate from home projects to furniture building. I'll open my wallet, let Sawstop have their way with me, weep gently for a few days, then enjoy a few decades of stress free cutting. Why Sawstop, and not a Powermatic or used Unisaw? I have teenagers that would like to build with me. So until someone breaks the monopoly, Sawstop is a no-brainer. Certainly easier than explaining nine fingered children to the wife.

111,111 views. I'm glad i was able to witness that satisfying occurrence

I have a 40 year old 9" Rockwell (Delta) contractors saw, which I have had for about 35 years. It's souped up with a more powerful motor, after market fence, braided drive belt and machined pulleys, and even has a full size Excaliber sliding table on it. It may be the most ambitious 9" saw in the world. Yes, I sometime lust after a new Saw Stop, but I don't think it would cut better than this machine. I also want to give a shout-out for Rousseau products. My other saw is a 10" Makita in a Rousseau table and it's very accurate and good also, at least for a job site saw. Thank you for an excellent channel.

I agree, learned this all the same way , use it daily, most important tool in my shop

I waited until it went on sale and bought the ridgid R4512 hybrid saw. Best bang for $500 IMHO. 240v or 110v

I've got a dewalt jobsite saw and the fence isn't bad and it can be adjusted/calibrated if it starts to go crooked. I don't use it everyday but when I do use it the saw works well enough for me.. Side note: I used my buddies Mastercraft saw once and the fence was TERRIBLE 😂

For Father’s Day in 2018 my wife bought me a close out model Skill 10” table saw (3410-02) with folding stand. So far it’s done a pretty good job for what I do. Plenty of power so far even to cut on pressure treated 4x4’s. Fence could definitely be better but it’s small size, lightweight and portability are perfect for the very limited space I have to work in.

Always enjoy your videos. I built your mini router table/router lift last year and love it. It works great with a router table I built that incorporates your sliding table concept.