What’s a good basic table saw? I look at them online and can’t really tell much a difference. I’m tempted to just get a harbor freight one but know the fence will probably be loose and other annoyances…

Anyone have a specific recommendation for someone who is only occasionally playing around with simple carpentry?

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      7 months ago

      The guy asked for a basic table saw. A thousand dollar saw is not basic.

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        7 months ago

        I agree, but I would suggest the guy should be willing to spend the money for safety. If he cannot afford it get a handsaw.

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          7 months ago

          Surely you can see how silly that is. You can cut your finger off with all kinds of woodworking tools. Does Sawstop make a hand saw? How about chisels?

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            7 months ago

            You can, but it is less likely. Most likely you draw blood but the would heals normally in a week without needing a doctor

            chisles are more dangerious but you normally work away from your body.

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              7 months ago

              You’re missing my point: A thousand dollar table saw is not a basic saw. It’s not something anyone but a serious wood worker is going to buy unless they’re rich. This person is going to buy a used Ryobi because the suggestions in this thread are so dumb. “Go buy a $650 saw! Go buy a $1000 saw!” How is that helpful at all? Do you recommend buying Snap On to your friends who want to turn a few bolts? This thread is a pile of gate keeping by people who either have way too much money or are serious woodworkers. And I’m getting downvoted for calling out this stupidity.

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                7 months ago

                You are missing the point. table saws are too dangerious to risk the cheap saw. Better to do without. Ther are alternatives that while slower are also cheaper.

                i understand this is a lot of money. your fingers are worth it.