BobbyfromHouston

Cast iron rusts, however, it sure it relaxing to wax cast iron and listen to music. I like cast iron because of the support of the miter slots and the ability to use magnetic feather boards, etc.


Granite sure is nice. I guess someone will start manufacturing suction cup feather boards for granite. Maybe I should....my luck they would slip and yikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

knotscott

Maybe someone would be so kind as to scan a receipt for one purchased at $399, and/or a pic of the tag at HD for $399. Then you could take it to a store that still has them at $549 and ask for a price match.

rick11

In areas where rust will be a problem maybe you should paint the rough (bottom) surfaces of the top with a rust inhibitor paint such as POR-15 or Rustoleum to prevent rust from creeping onto the top. POR is great and 1 application will do forever. Wear gloves as this paint will have to wear off any skin it gets on.
As for feather boards on the granite top, you can make something that utilizes your miter groove. Since they basicly just sit there it will be easy to create something. I am going to make one using nylon stock cut to fit the miter groove and extend above the top the same thickness as my feather boards. To connect the miter groove piece to the feather boards I will use flat nylon or thick plexiglas with 2 groves cut into it for adjustability. Attache the 3 pieces together with counter sunk bolts from the bottoms with washers and wing nuts on the top. Use a standard wood clamp or small c clamp to hold it in place. You could also use hardwood for the miter grove glued to plywood the same thickness as your feather board creating a T shaped piece. Connect to the feather board with another piece of plywood still using the grooves and wing nuts for adjusting. Just use your imagination.

ben arnott

Have you checked the clearance bin/corale? I asked the service desk if they had heard anything about the saw price reduction and neither of the women I spoke with knew anything about it. Then I walked over to the tool bin and asked my man Deitrich and he confirmed they were on sale and in stock.

Good luck!!

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ben arnott

Thanks Knotscott! I will do just that.

I might be broke but I have my tools...

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cowchaser

Trying to find one of the 3660's and if I can I will go buy it tomorrow. Figure it will be a great first saw. Only problem is all I can find is the 3650. It is 399. I will have to drive almost 2 hours 1 way even if I can find it, but it's worth it to me.

Mike Gager

only real difference between the 3650 and the 3660 is the 3660 has slightly more sturdy base and it only comes in 1 box

knotscott

Not enough difference to pass one up...same saw.

smanfre

Not sure where you live in Md. but the HD in Fredericksburg Va has them for 399 and they had several in stock last night when I was there. Straight shot down 95 exit 133b west about 5 miles on route 3

Wannabewoodworker

I found it in Glasgow, DE a 3660 for 399. Don't have the money for it, just yet. I am saving up for it. How long is it on sale and is it going out of production for the granite top?

rick11

I was told last fall that the 4511 would replace the 3650/3660. They have been out on line for 3-4 weeks now and the 6 local stores in our area are out also. They are supposed to be in the stores before the end of Feb. The stores with the higher retail sales should get them first. Check with your store to find out where they rate and where the higher rated stores are located. The highest rated store in my area was the one I least suspected. So keep checking.

andgott

I just bought a 3660 last night, and just got it put together today. I paid $399 for mine, as well... They had a few in stock locally. I ALMOST bought this saw last month, now I'm glad I waited! I wasn't 100% sure, but at the price, I went ahead and did it- Brought it home, then searched a few sites to see what others thought of it. I have found very few negatives about it!

I have only made a few cuts with it, but LOVE it so far! My last table saw was a $90 delta contractor saw- So obviously this is a HUGE trade up! I did a LOT of comparison shopping before I bought this saw, and don't think that you can touch anything even close to this for the price...

And- If you don't have the cash- Open a HD account, it'll be interest free (since it's over $299)... I'd kick myself if I missed this deal!

-Andrew

Tom5151

Congrats.

I just had my brand new 399 dollar 3660 delivered to the house yesterday. can't wait to set that puppy up.

One question. Are you using it set up for 120V or 240V?

Thanks.

jporter5333

This is torture. I am about to build a bar cabinet thingy in my kitchen for a first project. I was waiting for income tax to buy some new tools. I wasn't going to buy a table saw until I found out that the Ridgid 3660s were going on sale. But just my luck it looks like they're going on sale too quick and will be gone before the check gets here. Even the deal I found on Craigslist, a 3660 with a dado setup for $425 came to soon.

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Wannabewoodworker

I found one in Parkesburg, PA. Getting it tomorrow. I can't believe it. Do I need to do anything specific for electrical? or can I just plug it in to your average outlet? Also...for everyone who does have one...how long did it take to set up? Can't wait to use it!

Wannabewoodworker.

andgott

Nope- Plug it in and start sawing!

As for assembly, It took me about 2 hours or so- But I have heard a LOT of complaints about how 'hard' it is. There are places that the manual is a little vague, but it isn't tough to figure it out.

Don't wrench on the bolts that hold the stand together too hard- They like to break :)

-Andrew

knotscott

It'll plug right into a standard 110v outlet with nothing else needed, but it's best to use a 20 amp circuit that has no other applications drawing from it at the same time the saw will be running....that's not always possible but is desirable. If you have to use an extension cord, use one that's as short as possible and has the largest gauge wire possible.

andgott

All sold out around here... I got mine just as they were labeling them, and good thing I jumped on it- They were gone within hours at all the local stores!

rick11

I agree with knotscott about the 20 amp breaker. If you have a 15 amp breaker serving the area you plan on using your saw check the wire size on that circuit. It might be 14 gauge which MUST not be used with a 20 amp breaker. If it is 12 gauge wire you might want to change the breaker to a 20 amp just for the extra available power. For extension cords, make your own, and you should match the gauge of the wire for the extension cord to the wire in the circuit. Small gauge extension cords can overheat, not supplying enough power to the tool, and can cause the tool to be damaged by trying to opperate on to low of a power supply.

WillySLC

Just bought mine last weekend for $399.00. Floor Model though. Needs some TLC.