Gus wrote:



On Nov 15, 7:49 am, wrote:
I am considering purchasing either the Ryobi BT3100 or the Delta
Shopmaster TS300. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Both of
these are 15 A machines and I am assuming that they will therefore
be fine on a dedicated 15A line.

Do yourself a favor.

Forget all the anti-Sears bias on this newsgroup.

Go to Sears and look closely at the 22104, 22114 and 22124 hybrid
saws. I've had one for the past 2-3 yrs. Best money I ever spent.

Plus, you can often catch them on sale.


AAMOF, I bought my 22114 for about $425 after discounts, coupons, etc.

Try he

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...0&vertical=Sea
rs&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...=Yes&vertical=
TOOL&pid=00922114000&cat=Bench+Power+Tools&subcat= Table+Saws

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...=Yes&vertical=
TOOL&pid=00922124000&cat=Bench+Power+Tools&subcat= Table+Saws

Yeah, yeah - the links are a bit long. I didn't feel like shortening
them.

Seriously, these saws are VERY good. They are made by Orion, which,
as I understand, is composed of ex-Delta employees. Unisaw throat
plates and accessories fit just fine.

Even the stock fence is good - the micro-adjuster is pretty much
worthless, but not needed anyway.

I have no connection with Sears, just a happy owner.


Good Luck

My brother-in-law's wife wanted to surprise him for his 60th brithday
with a new table saw. She asked for my help.She was willing to spend up
to $1000. I looked at Delta, Jet, and General at the local Woodcraft
store. There was a possible problem with delivery time. I also looked
at the Craftsman Professional all where about $1000. I then checked
Grizzly. Got G0478 Hybrid for $695+$90 freight into Boise,ID took three
business days out of their center in Bellingham,Wa. I assemabled it at
my house. An excellent saw for the money. Made me jealous. We have my
wife's ancient Craftsman. I'm holding out for a 12" cabinet saw. BTW he
was surprised. Jim

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