Gallo 54 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Hey guys hate to be the new to wood working broke guy but I'm in the market for a new table saw and need some advice. I'm looking to spend no more than $800 on a table saw and was hoping to get some suggestions. I know this is a critical part of my shop and don't want to break the bank but want to make a good investment. PLEASE HELP!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krtwood Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 New: Grizzly G0771, but it would be worth stretching the budget for the better fence on the G0715. But first check craigslist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted October 19, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Grizzly is probably the best value in a cabinet saw, but if a contractor saw fits your needs, the Rigid R4512 is a popular option, and would save you a few bucks. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I'd check Grizzly as everyone else had said. Good customer service and decent machines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 What are you going to use it for other than the obvious? If you're going to make kitchen cabinets your needs are significantly different than if you're going to make dining tables and chairs. Knowing your intended use will help people make a better suggestion but, as far as the best bang for the buck I have to agree that grizzly is probably your best choice. Many of us started with used contractor saws. The sears craftsman 113. Models that were made by Emerson during the 70s and are fairly decent machines that should be able to be picked up used for about $100.this would let you get your feet wet and determine what direction you're really going to go before dropping large amounts of money on an inappropriate machine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minorhero Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Is 800 only your budget for table saw and you are planning to buy other tools as well with a different budget. Additionally what are your first few projects? That said, buy used. Craigslist is your friend. Used table saws are everywhere and a fraction of the cost of new. For 400 you can get a very nice used contractor saw or an older model cabinet saw. For 800 you can get a rather nice cabinet saw used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Get the Ridgid. It is a fantastic saw for the money. And for $800, you can pick up something else you need. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I sold my Jet contractor saw with a 52" Biesmeyer fence for $300. Had it for 15 years, calibrated it when new & it never deviated from that. So you can get something use that's pretty decent for pretty cheap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid Roger Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Where are you located? Are you within driving distance of central Kansas? I have a used Jet table saw with extra blades and all kinds of attachments for sale @ $700.00. And a lot of other items well priced also. Roger Sullivan........ sul01@cox.net. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallo 54 Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I'm located in WV. Kansas is pretty far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonPacific Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Seconding the "buy used" call. The r4512 is a good buy, new or used. Powermatic's are nearly bulletproof (do you research though). Around me you can usually find plenty of used Jet's and Grizzly's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallo 54 Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Thank you all for your help. I have a lot of other tools. I'm looking to up grade my hand me down craftsman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I have a Rigid R4512 and cant wait to upgrade it. Its not a bad saw, just not as accurate as I would like. Mine also has the infamous alignment issue. I have it aligned pretty well but just dont trust it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minorhero Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Ahh so you already have a shop of tools and you need to upgrade a craftsman table saw? What do you not like about the craftsman? Is it an hp issue or fence or something else? I ask because it's important we don't replicate the same problem. For instance a lot of the new saws in your price range will likely have motors of similar hp to a craftsman contractor. Where at in WV are you? I see some good unisaws in or around the Pittsburgh area and again depending on your issue with the craftsman this may be an upgrade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallo 54 Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I'm only an hour from Pittsburgh. My craftsman is a early 70's model and just not very stable. It's not cast iron, and has been abused for a long time. Where did you see the unisaws at. Like I said have a lot to learn. I really appreciate your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 If you already have a shop full of tools, I'd upgrade to full budgetary potential and get the Grizzly 0715P. I started with a used contractor saw too, filled up with most other major machines, then found the contractor saw no longer fully met my needs. I upgraded to the 715 and aside from Sawstop safety, it's everything I wanted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Meggison Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 You might look at some of the local online auctions. I just picked up a Unisaw for $150. very good condition.with a 3hp, 3 phase motor. The 3 phase seemed to put a lot of bidders off, so I got it cheap. Several options available for converting 220 single phase to 220 3 phase. Lots of ideas on YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_Engineer Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Check used saws would be my suggestion for the most bang for buck if you're somewhat mechanically inclined to check it out for any issues. I have a Ridgid R4512 I bought new, no issues with it and works fine for what I use it for. I'm not building cabinets. Remember to add $200 on top of the saw base price to get a good blade, dado stack, zero clearance inserts, and a nice miter gauge or crosscut sled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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