Replies

1. 
   Kyle_Ross | Dec 29, 1998 11:07pm | #1

   *
   The Jet contractor's saw can be ordered through a Lowe's center for $549, and there is currently a $50 rebate on the saw. I just got mine and I love it.

1. 
   dudley_ | Dec 30, 1998 02:51am | #2

   *I like the Ryobi and it is for just under $500.

2. 
   Guest_ | Dec 30, 1998 06:49am | #3

   *
   This is far from a recommendation but I wondered if anyone had tried the new Ridgid brand table saws - or wood working tools in general. They sure make good pipe fitting tools but I'm suspicious. Think there was a 10" table saw for under $400.

3. 
   Tom_Bowers | Jan 01, 1999 05:12am | #4

   *
   I have had a Jet 10" contractor saw for 15 years and have been fairly satisfied with it. One thing I don't like is a noisey vibration that occurs whenever I use the thing. The noise goes away if I take the blade off but then what good is a table saw without a blade? I use a fairly expensive Freud combination blade and have tried others but the noise persists. For the price, I am satisfied with its performance.

1. 
   Stan_Bailey | Jan 07, 1999 08:10am | #5

   *Bill, for what it's worth, Ridgid is the new brand name used by the folks who until recently produced the bulk of woodworking tools for Sears Roebuck. I would not be afraid of them at all. However, it never hurts to check things out before buying. In my area Home Depot has picked up this line of tools. I am looking at their 6 18" jointer myself. Hope this helps!

4. 
   Bill_Conway | Jan 07, 1999 08:21am | #6

   *
   Looking for the best tablesaw for around
   $500. It seems that you have to go $600+ from what I have seen to get a decent saw. I want to run molding cutters on it. Suggestions?