Ryobi BTS20
 

Does anyone have any experience with this saw? On the surface it appears to
be a decent little saw for casual use. It folds down to a nice compact size,
has large wheels for easy mobility, the fence seems decent, though the miter
looks pretty cheesy.

I'm wondering if this is a good saw for the price ($250 range). My needs are
minimal (I won't be making furniture - just occasionally need to rip or
crosscut in a straight line).

I currently have an old Delta/Rockwell 9" TS with a messed up arbor where it
meets the pulley, so there is vibration (bearings are fine - the pulley is
wobbly), although the rest of the saw is in good shape. It needs a new
blade, but I'm not sure it's worth investing in. I'm concerned mostly about
the safety aspect of the exposed motor/pulleys/belt with little kids about.
Plus, it's hard to find 9" blades and the motor is on the weak side.

Thanks in advance for any advice,
Pete