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   CAGIV | Oct 28, 2003 10:44pm | #1

   friends don't let friends buy ryobi.

   What's your budget for the saw, somewhere around 230-250?

   The dewalt is around 300 and having never used the ryobi I will say it is a much better bang for the buck.

   Bosch is around 260.

   Delta has one at about 250, but I won't vouch for the quality other then it's probably better then a ryobi.

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   ~~BobL | Oct 28, 2003 10:57pm | #2

   I see you are not fond of Ryobi.  Why is that?

   I was originally going to go with the Dewalt at $299 at Home depot, but saw the Ryobi with the nice lazer. LOL!!

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   CAGIV | Oct 29, 2003 12:56am | #4

   I've never been a fan of ryobi, they may be ok for a homeowner or hobbiest with occasional use, but they are not built for the abuse of everyday use. 

   Besides that, for the money or not much more there are WAY better tools out there.

   If you order from http://www.toolcribofthenorth.com like mentioned, no shipping and no sales tax.

   Are you a professional or a hobbiest?

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   ~~BobL | Oct 29, 2003 03:56pm | #7

   I have to admit, I'm not a professional tradesman.   I work for my uncle and my friends company often.  I am, what most would call, a DIY with strong fondness for construction and wood working.  I do have knowledge and skills, albeit not to the level of a true professional, of construction.   I hope that my DIY status will not be held against me here.

   Thanks,Barney

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   jc21 | Oct 29, 2003 06:10pm | #8

   Cheap tools all too often are an exercise in frustration. If you go to a lot of job sites, I don't expect you'll see all that many Ryobi tools. I've owned two. The abrasive cut off saw I bought when I was in a jam. Still have it and it's been a decent piece of equipment. The 8 1/4" radial arm saw (long gone) was and is the worst power tool I've ever owned. I wasn't pleased with Ryobi service. Makita, PC, Milwaukee, and DeWalt all have factory service centers which in my experience offer a better level of knowledge, service, and parts availabilty. In the long run, imho I'd think you would be happier with another brand.

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   ~~BobL | Oct 29, 2003 06:35pm | #9

   I have learned myself too many times not to be called dumb, that buying cheap costs more in the end. 

   I think with the posts I have read so far I will stay away from Ryobi and stick with Dewalt or look at the Makita 12" saw.  I honestly didn't even think of Makita.

   Thanks,Barney

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   IMERC | Oct 29, 2003 10:24pm | #12

   So let's throw Bosch and Miwaukee into the fracus and see if that doesn't give you pause... 

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

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   CAGIV | Oct 30, 2003 01:46am | #13

   please try to keep up..

   http://forums.prospero.com/tp-breaktime/messages?msg=36169.2

   Bosch has already been mentioned...

   sheesh...

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   IMERC | Oct 30, 2003 04:31am | #14

   I am...

   But you suggested it ...

   Considering your yellow and / or gray fondness....

   It had to come from a reliable source... 

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

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   CAGIV | Oct 30, 2003 04:55am | #15

   Hey I don't like Default, but I will stand behind my PC tools...

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   CAGIV | Oct 29, 2003 06:48pm | #10

    hope that my DIY status will not be held against me here.

   Not at all, I was just curious.

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   ~~BobL | Oct 29, 2003 07:18pm | #11

   Oh that wasn't directed at you, it was more "in general"  of the board. 

   But it is good to know that it won't. LOL!!

   Thanks,

   Barney

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   dieselpig | Oct 29, 2003 01:24am | #5

   Barney,

      Please, please don't buy the Ryobi.  Ryobi represents EVERYTHING that is wrong with the tool industry these days.  They are literally disposable tools.  Maybe you can save $50 or so now, but when you are replacing it in a year or so, well, how much money did you really save?  I once needed a table saw...NOW on a jobsite.  Bought a $120 Delta to use for basically a day figuring it would be a good "beater" to have around.  The fence was never, not once, no matter how much a tweaked it, parallel with the blade.  The saw was never used again, till I gave it away.

   There really aren't any bargains when it comes to power tools.   The tool either justifies it's price, or doesn't live up to it.  You never get MORE than you pay for.

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   ~~BobL | Oct 29, 2003 02:13pm | #6

   Thank you.  I appreciate your oppinon/advice.  I agree with you, you get what you pay for.  I guess that's why I was hesitant to buy it when I was there Saturday.  Somrthing inside me just kept saying no. 

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   ~~BobL | Nov 03, 2003 08:33pm | #16

   just thought I would shot an update off to you. I went to HD this weekend and purchased the Rigid 12" compound miter saw with the lazer. Price was $299, then got a 10% family/friends discount, then got an $80 gift card from HD for spending over $200.  Brings the final price of the saw under $200.

   Thanks,

   Barney

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   jc21 | Oct 28, 2003 11:17pm | #3

   Check out Tool Crib/Amazon's recon tools. New tool warranty, free shipping. Availability varies but you can pick up the Makita LS 1220 or the DeWalt DW 705 for $249.99.