"Phisherman" wrote in message
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On Sun, 8 Feb 2009 08:57:58 -0500, "James"
wrote:

Very, very good comments and responses here. I will look at the Ryobi
and
Craftsmen, and will also look at Craig's List.

Thanks a lot to all !! Very good comments ~ !!!

James



Ryobi and Craftsman are not "good choices" but may be okay for your
use. Don't expect to get into precison work without a lot of fuss.
The fence is a very critical and important part of a table saw. You
will want a circular saw to cut 4x8 ply sheets, not a small table saw.

It's much easier and more accurate to use a properly set up table saw to cut
full sheets than to use a circular saw. If you don't care that the cuts are
1/8" off then you can use a circular saw. You still need to support the
section that is going to fall off or you can end up in a precarious
position.