Portable table saw

Well my 25 year old radial arm saw finally took it’s last breath, so it’s time to replace it. I want to go with a table saw this time instead of the radial arm. Leaning heavily toward the portable ones on a stand. Any recommendations on brands? I have been looking hard at the Dewalt and Rigid models so far. Trying to keep the cost under $500. Appreciate any help.

Bosch 4100-09. It’s a little more than $500 but by far the best portable saw I have ever used. The gravity stand it comes with is also a nice upgrade from the standard table saw.
https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/boschtools-ocs/table-saws-4100-09-31813-p/

We run these and the guys love them, plenty of power.

I love the Rack and pinion guide.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200653256_200653256?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Power%20Tools%20%3E%20Woodworking&utm_campaign=DEWALT&utm_content=50291&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImML9sOub2wIVRtbACh0VSgo3EAQYASABEgLOaPD_BwE

Tuma was that you at Celts a couple weekends ago?

The Ridgid Portable table saw is pretty dang awesome and it’s on sale for $400 right now. Home Depot also accepts the 20% discount coupon from Harbor Freight so you may be able to get that added on as well. I’ve had mine for about 8 years and it’s been flawless.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-15-Amp-10-in-Heavy-Duty-Portable-Table-Saw-with-Stand-R4513/100090444?bvrrp=1999/reviews/product/3/100090444.htm&cm_mmc=SEM%7CTHD%7Cgoogle%7CD24+Paint&mid=sESWFyjNs%7Cdm_mtid_8903rn225192_pcrid_270123751882_pkw__pmt_b_product__slid_&gclid=CjwKCAjwopTYBRAzEiwAnU4kbzH8KO_k-q5NkkiCAUrhd22_plfXRVcbRjfqUoOegsgr6nwu-eDJsxoCoEUQAvD_BwE&dclid=CIuBzaXum9sCFYSIYgodGtcEFw

Eelpoutguy wrote:

Tuma was that you at Celts a couple weekends ago?

Yes it was. Sorry I didn’t have time to talk but my wife was on a mission to get a burger and she was hungry.

I’ve had the Rigid for over 10 years and love it. Especially handy is the sliding table that lets you cut wider material.

Don’t let anyone tell you these portables “don’t have enough power”. I’ve run dado stacks and cut 2.5 inc solid maple. Yes they use a universal motor so they are louder.

Upgrade the blade right away. Mine likes a Freud narrow kerf combination.

Grouse

Geez, my garage sale Craftsman has envy.

True story, I once cut my thumb off on a portable Makita, so I wouldn’t go that route.

munchy wrote:

The Ridgid Portable table saw is pretty dang awesome and it’s on sale for $400 right now. Home Depot also accepts the 20% discount coupon from Harbor Freight so you may be able to get that added on as well. I’ve had mine for about 8 years and it’s been flawless.

Sweet, how do I get my hands on a coupon?

Tuma wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>eelpoutguy wrote:</div>
Tuma was that you at Celts a couple weekends ago?

Yes it was. Sorry I didn’t have time to talk but my wife was on a mission to get a burger and she was hungry.

Outa my stompin’ grounds you two. Walking distance for this guy!

Onto the saw. I have the Dewalt similar to EPG’s and love it. It’s a little older, so it may not be the same model.

I know the Ryobi portable table saws work great as a table top for the dog food bag. Used twice 10 years ago. Some day I should probably sell it.

Get an old craftsman
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/tls/d/craftsman-tablesaw/6592044207.html

You can run full 3/4″ dados on them.

sticker wrote:

Sweet, how do I get my hands on a coupon?

You may be the only man in America that doesn’t have a stack of those coupons in your wallet. The should be there right next to your man card.

Grouse

munchy wrote:

Home Depot also accepts the 20% discount coupon from Harbor Freight

That’s good to know.

sticker wrote:

weet, how do I get my hands on a coupon?

If you don’t receive the Harbor Freight sale ad just stop into a Harbor Freight and they are by the door.

I bought this a few months ago to replace my 40 y/o 8″ Craftsman, I LIKE IT!

https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/843372-dewalt-10-compact-job-site-table-saw.html

HRG

sticker wrote:

Sweet, how do I get my hands on a coupon?

You should be able to print it here. I think being its already on sale you won’t get more of a discount.

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https://m.harborfreight.com/digitalsavings.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided

Go here

Joe Scegura wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>sticker wrote:</div>
Sweet, how do I get my hands on a coupon?

I think being its already on sale you won’t get more of a discount.

Yeah I was thinking that but it doesn’t hurt to try. You may get a manager that is oblivious.

munchy wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Joe Scegura wrote:</div>

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>sticker wrote:</div>
Sweet, how do I get my hands on a coupon?

I think being its already on sale you won’t get more of a discount.

Yeah I was thinking that but it doesn’t hurt to try. You may get a manager that is oblivious.

Thought the same thing, but all they can say is no!

Thanks for the link and coupon.

I just left Home Depot and they said they will match a coupon for an identical item but they will not match a generic percent off coupon darn

Tuma wrote:

I just left Home Depot and they said they will match a coupon for an identical item but they will not match a generic percent off coupon darn

Interesting, they always match the Menards 11% off.

https://www.homedepotrebates11percent.com/#/home

Tuma wrote:

I just left Home Depot and they said they will match a coupon for an identical item but they will not match a generic percent off coupon darn

It all depends on the store and manager. I’ve used the HF coupon at HD a few times and most notably for my Rigid table saw. Biggest bargaining chip is standing there with a $500 item and being able to walk out if they don’t accept it. Everything I’ve seen regarding this is the competitor must sell a similar item, but not exact match. So you can’t go to HD with an HF coupon and purchase a bathtub for instance.

The dewalt is a much better saw. Rigid is for homeowners who don’t know any better. If you want a great cut for finish work use an 8 1/4” 40 tooth blade.

MnPat1 wrote:

The dewalt is a much better saw. Rigid is for homeowners who don’t know any better.

I’ve used both and will go with the Ridgid any day. Bigger table, better stand, 25” rip capacity on the Ridgid vs 20” on the Dewalt,

For a smaller portable saw with a descent fench Dewalt. Nuff said.

munchy wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>MnPat1 wrote:</div>
The dewalt is a much better saw. Rigid is for homeowners who don’t know any better.

I’ve used both and will go with the Ridgid any day. Bigger table, better stand, 25” rip capacity on the Ridgid vs 20” on the Dewalt,

Dewalt has multiple pins allowing you to move the fence and has a rip capacity of 32.5”. The smaller dewalt jobsite saw has a rip capacity of 24”. Again multiple pins to adjust. You can get 25” just move the pins.

I’ve used my neighbors Rigid in the past and worked great. I bought a Dewalt because my son worked for a company that had a marketing agreement with dewalt. Got the saw for $379. I think it is just a little nicer than the Rigid I used.

Sticker looks like you got 12 to 15 guys to borrow a saw from. No need to buy one.

If you like having to take your tape measure out to set your rip fence buy anything other than a DeWalt. If you like an easy to adjust accurate rip fence then get the DeWalt.
I also find that the DeWalt thin kerf blade that comes with the saw Works excellent.

How much do you plan on using your saw? What you cutting with it?

$500 is alot for cutting down 2xs for shims. Majority of work does’t need to be within 1/16″.

New toys are fun, whatever you get enjoy! And don’t use stock blades.

I use the heavy stock blades. They typically outperform the regular ones.