mjdtexan

Ive located this saw. I think it will be ok for a starter. What do yall think?

Its a Grizzly <-----click

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dbhost

I just posted this advice in another thread on the table saw subject. That Grizz is a nice saw, but is it what you are really looking for?

http://www.bt3central.com/articles/files/whybuybt3k.PDF

If you like what you see on the BT3K series saws, you can grab one used, or grab a new Sears Craftsman Professional 21829... Very nice saw, great features and capacity...

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rocklobster

Yeah, that's plenty of saw for a starter. I'm sure you'd like it.

Rob

mmtools

The Grizzly is ok, but if it needs any work, who will do it??? Try to get a saw that that someplace local can dowarranty and other repair. I recommend the Delta, Steel City, Jet. for just that reason.

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knotscott

I think the Griz hybrid is an excellent saw for a hobbyist. It's a step up that many of us wish we'd started with. You get the benefit of a full size cast iron top, belt drive induction motor, lots of mass to prevent it from moving, and you're not likely to be frustrated by the size and power, or outgrow it.

You may also want to look into the new Ridgid R4511 hybrid that's just coming out. It offers a full size granite top, true riving knife, cabinet mounted trunnions for easy alignment, and a built in Herculift for mobility....MSRP of $600 makes it pretty attractive at that price. Steel City is involved with this saw.

Kudzupatch

I will jump in and recommend looking for a used saw. There is no more bang for the buck than buying used. A lot of people make a big deal out of new and having a warranty and there is nothing wrong with that. But these machines rarely break and if you have much mechanical skills, they are pretty darn simple. Fixing them is not a big deal. Now if you can't change a light bulb without help, then by all means buy new.

I don't so this much any more but watching Craigslist if your near a big city is great way to get some good deals. Yea, it helps if you know a little bit but as I say these are pretty simple machines. With the exception of planners.

What I did was to find some old iron and restore them. Most of my machines are 1940's vintage. Very few machines made today can compare to the quality of these machines. But that is not for everyone either.

RichL

Here is a thread already started with some good ideas. First woodworking equipment purchase - Table Saw

Deadhead Derek

I agree with the idea of a better, though used machine, versus a lesser, though brand new. I use a delta in my shop, it has never let me down, through hundreds of window sashes, dozens of kitchens and built ins and a buttload of furniture.

Sawduster

I recently got that very same saw. I'm thrilled with it but it's the first good saw I've ever used so what do I know? One thing I don't like about it is the blade insert. It's kind of flimsy so it's a little hard to keep flat. I'd also like to add a riving knife but I haven't yet figured out how. I agree with the used versus new idea. You could probably find a lightly used Powermatic for the same money but I got tired of looking.