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Sears is running a sale, their craftsman 15amp, 10" table saw is onsale for $249, regular $499.

http://www.sears.ca/gp/product/B001J...earsBrand=core

Comments on this saw? Is it quality? It doesn't seem to be belt-driven and I know that seems to be important ...

Daren

I don't know...it looks alot like this one (except for the stand) Craftsman Table saw 137.248840

Maybe read through that review and see if it helps.

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steve mackay

I've been through 2 of the $120 and one of the $2-- Craftsman 10-inchers in 10 years. For the home owner they are good stuff and will do everything you'll ask of them. If you're gonna run 'em HARD every day consider spending a bit more than double the $2-- and get twice the saw & twice the life. I've become a Griz Guy the last couple years. Since I can do the "wood thing" for money I've moved away from the "C-word" (BUT NOT bashing them either !).

AZ Termite

My first TS was just like that one, It worked fine for what I started with, but as time went on I had to modify. I bulit an extension table to mount it in. It helped alot for cutting sheet goods, but for doing precision work it is terrible. I always had to use a ruler to measure cuts and the miter slot is extremely loose. You will be better off looking used if you are on a tight budget. Craigslist is a good place to start, there are usually good deals to be had if you look around. Another thing you can do is save for a little longer and buy a better quality saw, one that is belt driven and has a real miter slot. You will be much happier in the end.

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mdlbldrmatt135

I'd opt for one with a "real" miter slot as well. I recently upgraded to a Delta. I found it used on Craigslist for $350 (and it had only been used once)

knotscott

For about the same money or less, you can buy a full size cast iron contractor saw with a used quiet reliable powerful belt drive induction motor that will be a much nicer saw. You'll often find great deals on an older Delta, Craftsman, Ridgid, Jet, Grizzly, PM, etc. for pennies on the dollar. Most will need a bit of elbow grease, and if they need more, things like fences, motors, wings, and leg stands are usually interchangeable.



The bigger saws are safer, more stable, more accurately, nicer to use, have much more operating space, and tend to hold their value better....if you don't like it you can usually resell it and recoup 100% of your money (or more).

johnv51

Like Steve I have become a Griz guy too. They have a few contractor's saws that are quite reasonable. The customer service is top notch. They use shop fox fences too.

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WOW. I almost bought that saw thinking... common at $500 its got to be good... and at 50% off, it's a steal so jump on it...

Thanks. I'll keep looking in the used ads for a good saw.

LGC KX5 TC

what about this one guys. I have the chance to pick one of these up. It says it was made in 1973 lol. It is 1 HP belt drive.

http://www.owwm.com/PhotoIndex/detail.aspx?id=3186

Let me know if it is worth my time to try and get it running good. It will be free to me so that part is good.

The other thing i wasnt' sure of is the miter track. Is this one that has the under sized miter slot???

AZ Termite

LGC, Those old saw are well built saws. If you are able to look at it take a ruler or tape measure and measure the miter slot. Standard is 3/4"x 3/8", if that is the case you really can't go wrong for free. If the miter slot is a different size it may be hard to find jigs to fit unless you make the runners yourself.If it runs turn it on and see what it sounds like. even if you have to put a few bucks into it you may still be money ahead. If it is in bad shape you may want to rethink it. Go with your gut, if something tells you its a bad idea, step away.

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Daren

That will make you a much better saw . It is a standard slot, so no problems...for free you can afford to upgrade the fence, get a nice blade (maybe a link belt ?) for less money if you shop around than that new one you where looking at...that IMO you would have not been NEAR as happy with as the 35 year old one.

Here is an old saw I dragged out of a barn for free myself. (and parts and pieces I had laying around) Works like a champ, sure would not trade it for a new Craftsman FrankenSaw

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