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08-07-2004, 08:11 PM

mqqball

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I've been in the market for a table saw. Now I don't really need anything expensive but I'm willing to pay for a quality unit. I have a Skil circular saw and its a tank. So I found this unit. Seems pretty decent and its only $180.

Specifications

Amperage 15.0

Arbor Size 5/8″

Blade Diameter 10″

Certifications UL, CSA

Cord Length (ft.) 8'

Dado Capacity 1/2″

Depth of Cut at 45 Deg. 2 1/2″

Depth of Cut at 90 Deg. 3″

Max. Bevel Cut 45°

Max. Motor HP 3.0

No Load RPM 5,000

Rating 120V

Ripping Capacity-Left 12-1/4″

Ripping Capacity-Right 12″

Weight (lbs.) 38.0

What do you think? Any other reccommendations?

08-07-2004, 08:21 PM

2 8's AKA Jeepbeats

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Some reviews: http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-Tools-B...splay_~reviews

Hope that helps, a bit.....

08-08-2004, 12:10 AM

Toyrantula

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I bought the Mastercraft 10" saw. Not a bad unit, but some of the problems I have had are the little yellow handles for raing and tilting the saw, the nut backs off and the handle falls off in your hand. And the rip fence has a piece that broke off so the fence doesnt stay absolutley square to the blade.

I piad 199 and taxes for the deluxe setup with the extension and the table base. pretty sturdy base and the saw cuts pretty well, but I will end up buying a laminate blade pretty soon.

One cool feature is the on off switch uses a little key. The key has to be put into the switch before the table will power up. Like a safety lockout type idea.

08-08-2004, 09:02 PM

Dereck Waller

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If you can't spend more than $400 on a used contractor quality saw I wouldn't bother with those little portables. I owned one and paid $250 and it sucked. Just get a good router and use that instead.

08-08-2004, 09:16 PM

algore

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aye, mate. DWVW knows what hes talkin aboot eh? Personally, I cant stand table saws. But, i do have a great radial arm saw, where the blade/notor can be turned sideways, and the width set for ripping. Great saw, it would be about oh, 20 years old now, still workin great [img]smile.gif[/img]