collinb Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 What took many hours to achieve in aligning the old Craftsman was reduced to 30 minutes on the Ridgid. With the master plate I got it to 2/1000 over 10". And because the Ridgid is a Steel City (is also a Craftsman) I just ordered the riving knife from Sears. $23ish. Perfect fit. Only drawback (to me, at the moment) is the granite top. All I did was tap it with a rubber mallet. About an inch from the corner. And not hard. Didn't take much. I think the same saw also came with a cast top. If I could find one of those cheap (assuming for argument's sake that it would fit) I might consider a swap. Our counter top takes more wear than that and is undamaged. Have not done anything with wood for a long time now. Had a death in the family followed by some illness. But the near future is looking good for finishing the hall table project begun earlier in the spring. Sent from my MotoE2(4G-LTE) using Tapatalk Forgot to mention ... The fence that was found on CL for me ... It was off a Steel City and so fit perfectly. Sent from my MotoE2(4G-LTE) using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Congrats, hope it works well for you and helps you make some stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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collinb Posted June 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Congrats, hope it works well for you and helps you make some stuff. By comparison I do miss the 3hp of the Craftsman. The diff is very noticeable. Sent from my MotoE2(4G-LTE) using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Congrats Collin. Looks like a keeper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Since it's granite you can easily fix it with epoxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted June 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Since it's granite you can easily fix it with epoxy. That's the plan. Sent from my MotoE2(4G-LTE) using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Where's the guy who wanted to make a concrete router table because stone is stronger than superman's danglie's when you need him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Any chance the 3 HP from the Craftsman will fit the Ridgid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted June 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Any chance the 3 HP from the Craftsman will fit the Ridgid? I have not checked but mount adapters are not difficult. Sent from my MotoE2(4G-LTE) using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 5 hours ago, collinb said: I have not checked but mount adapters are not difficult. Sent from my MotoE2(4G-LTE) using Tapatalk As a recent 3 HP convert, I've got to say it's really nice. And congratulations on that saw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted June 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 14 hours ago, Llama said: I heard the song on local very-oldies AM yesterday as well. Hence the title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 The very best version ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 1 hour ago, collinb said: I heard the song on local very-oldies AM yesterday as well. Hence the title. I figured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjeff70 Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Collin, Is that the 3650 and what does it go for in Ohio, about $350? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted June 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Collin, Is that the 3650 and what does it go for in Ohio, about $350? R4511, iirc I pd $375. Here is the Sears branded unit. https://columbus.craigslist.org/tls/5580935924.html Ridgid unit has the wheels and lift. Sent from my MotoE2(4G-LTE) using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjeff70 Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 39 minutes ago, collinb said: R4511, iirc I pd $375. Here is the Sears branded unit. https://columbus.craigslist.org/tls/5580935924.html Ridgid unit has the wheels and lift. Sent from my MotoE2(4G-LTE) using Tapatalk That sounds fair, nice saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted June 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Being a patient shopper ... Dado insert with the Ridgid name https://www.amazon.com/Ridgid-10-inch-Replacement-Throat-AC31DG1/dp/B00F3BJ354 but look at the part number variant. That's Ryobi. Significant price drop by looking at the variant (thank you private labelling) https://www.amazon.com/Ryobi-Ridgid-Replacment-AC31DG1-ACC-DADO/dp/B002NVO10O So, in the near future ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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