stoutman wrote:
now. Plan to spend $750 and up for the last saw you will ever buy.


Not necessary.

I have a Delta contractors saw I spend around $300 on. Works like a champ.
I'm willing to bet the stuff (finished furniture) that comes out the other
side of my saw is better if not equally good as those that own $750 saws.

I have been to some websites of woodworkers that have the $750 + saws and
all they make is CRAP.


That will be the saw you will be using 25 years from now.


45 + 25 = 70

Think he will be using the saw at 70???






"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
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"Nascar Raiders" wrote in message

The wife says I deserve an upgrade (gee thanks hunny..lol) Anyway
I've checked at my local Harbor Freight and to be honest their selection
was way less than what I thought it would be.
I checked at Sears and of course they stock the CRAFTSMAN brand name,
and have what I thought to be a pretty good selection in my price range
of about $500.00 but not more than $600.00....now they do have what they
call the "professional" model at $1000.00 but I really don't want to
spend that much....wow.

You are not ready for an upgrade. If you are considering stuff from Harbor
Freight, you are not in the market for a piece of quality equipment.
Neither is your budget.

What you will get for that money is a saw that is better than what you
have, but will leave you want in more in a year or two, maybe only a month
or two. Save a bit more and get a Delta, Jet Grizzly, etc with a
Beisemeyer or Unifence or equal. That will be the saw you will be using
25 years from now. Plan to spend $750 and up for the last saw you will
ever buy.




I have a home made table saw, which I made about 25 years ago. It has
had many modifications, but has served me well. The original had a
wishing machine motor and this was only replaced about 2 years ago.
I dream of a $1500 table saw but we make do with what we have and what
we can afford. There always seems to be another better and or more
practical use for that few extra bob when it comes along.
I have made to many pieces of furniture with this old beast to count,
and one day, when I do get my dream saw I think I will be very sad to
see her finally go.
John