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jeffbob · 02-09-2006, 10:53 AM

I have built a workshop to make some furniture. My wife has give me a budget of $1,000.00 to buy a table saw. I need some advice on what is the best for the money. I will be making tables, pretty much. I am 53 and do not want to buy another one after this one.

I am not sure where to get the most value. I live in Denton, TX. It is close to Dallas and Fort Worth.

Thanks for any help.

Jeff

delroy33 · 02-09-2006, 01:41 PM

Well in the high end, General (cabnet saw) Delta (cabnet saw)Powermatic (cabnet saw, Higher yet).
But back down to the metioned price range there is the Jet (hybrid) and the one that i own and have not found any problems with is the DEWALT 746 (hybrid wiht cast iron wings).

NewMontanaWorkshop · 02-09-2006, 02:26 PM

You might check Amazon.com. The Delta hybrid cabinet saw (Model 36-171 with Biesemeyer fence) is currently on sale along with a $150 off savings and free shipping. That would bring it to around $799 delivered.

reible · 02-09-2006, 04:36 PM

I don't know how the table saw budget is set up but make sure you have money for some good blades. I know we all have our idea of a good blade but keep in mind infinity/forrest/freud/???. Picture crosscut/rip/comb/dado set = $$ A saw in the $800 range could keep the needs to the $1000 mark.

Just a few random thoughts for your quest.....

Ed

Birchwood · 02-15-2006, 11:23 AM

Don't know whether this issue has already been resolved, but
I did not see any mention of the JET series saws. I bought mine in FAR for right around $800, added a couple of good blades etc. and I have never had a probllem with the saw. The stock fence that came with it is pretty darned good-good enough for me anyway. And this is a SOLID belt driven saw that does not wiggle,wobble,shift,shimmy, shake or jig.

kp91 · 02-15-2006, 11:32 AM

Have been very happy with the craftsman "cabinet" saw. Between sales and craftsman club discount, had it delivered to the house for $850. Good table size, great fence, in all a pleasure to work with.

Don't forget to budget in for a mobile base as well!

Congrats on getting that big of a budget from the Mrs!

02-09-2006, 10:53 AM	#1
jeffbob Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 18 View jeffbob's Gallery	Report This Post! Table saw I have built a workshop to make some furniture. My wife has give me a budget of $1,000.00 to buy a table saw. I need some advice on what is the best for the money. I will be making tables, pretty much. I am 53 and do not want to buy another one after this one. I am not sure where to get the most value. I live in Denton, TX. It is close to Dallas and Fort Worth. Thanks for any help. Jeff
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delroy33 Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: carmel ny. Posts: 4,376 View delroy33's Gallery	Report This Post! Well in the high end, General (cabnet saw) Delta (cabnet saw)Powermatic (cabnet saw, Higher yet). But back down to the metioned price range there is the Jet (hybrid) and the one that i own and have not found any problems with is the DEWALT 746 (hybrid wiht cast iron wings). __________________ roy start square, finish square
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NewMontanaWorkshop Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 390 View NewMontanaWorkshop's Gallery	Report This Post! You might check Amazon.com. The Delta hybrid cabinet saw (Model 36-171 with Biesemeyer fence) is currently on sale along with a $150 off savings and free shipping. That would bring it to around $799 delivered.
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02-09-2006, 04:36 PM	#4
reible Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,703 View reible's Gallery	Report This Post! I don't know how the table saw budget is set up but make sure you have money for some good blades. I know we all have our idea of a good blade but keep in mind infinity/forrest/freud/???. Picture crosscut/rip/comb/dado set = $$ A saw in the $800 range could keep the needs to the $1000 mark. Just a few random thoughts for your quest..... Ed
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02-15-2006, 11:23 AM	#5
Birchwood Registered User Sr. Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 88 View Birchwood's Gallery	Report This Post! Table saw budget Don't know whether this issue has already been resolved, but I did not see any mention of the JET series saws. I bought mine in FAR for right around $800, added a couple of good blades etc. and I have never had a probllem with the saw. The stock fence that came with it is pretty darned good-good enough for me anyway. And this is a SOLID belt driven saw that does not wiggle,wobble,shift,shimmy, shake or jig.
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02-15-2006, 11:32 AM	#6
kp91 Marine Engineer Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 919 View kp91's Gallery	Report This Post! Have been very happy with the craftsman "cabinet" saw. Between sales and craftsman club discount, had it delivered to the house for $850. Good table size, great fence, in all a pleasure to work with. Don't forget to budget in for a mobile base as well! Congrats on getting that big of a budget from the Mrs! __________________ Doug 1 John 1:9
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