On Apr 12, 11:29*pm, "Edwin Pawlowski" wrote:
"S. Barker" wrote in message

...

I don't need cabinet makers grade. *I just want one that is a 10" and has a
fence that doesn't have to be dicked with every dam time to keep it
square.
I have this POS rockwell I paid WAY too much for at an auction, and it
just
has to go. *The fence is not worth the powder and shot it would take to
blow
it across the street. * Something currently on the market new for $350 -
$450 would be what i will be shopping for.

Any suggestions , or units to avoid?

The fence is the key to wood sawing happiness. *Unfortunately, in your price
range you will get mostly mediocrity. *A good fence, such as Biesemeyer or
Unifence costs close to your entire budget.

You may want to consider something like thishttp://www.grizzly.com/products/10-Table-Saw-1-1-2-HP-Single-Phase-11...
orhttp://www.grizzly.com/products/10-Table-Saw-1-1-2-HP-Single-Phase-11...

Other good brands are Delta and Jet, but the better models are in the $1000
range and up.

Please, avoid the temptation to get a cheap benchtop or an aluminum table
saw for $199 on sale at Sears.

Adding to this:
This Grizzly was highly rated in a recent woodworking magazine article
(sorry, can't come up with a link). Cut & paste this in your browser:
http://www.grizzly.com/products/G1023SL
IIRC, the price was in the $8-900 range and for what it is, seems like
a great buy. If my ancient Delta ever gives up that one is first on my
list.

Joe