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?

  • Nomecks
    0•9 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?

    • bluGill
      2•9 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.

      • Nomecks
        1•9 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.

        • bluGill
          2•9 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.