Dvoigt

What about powermatic http://detroit.craigslist.org/tls/474298984.html

TexasTimbers

At some point you have to quit reading blueprints and start hammering nails. At this point, where the thread is enterning the third page, my advice is to just get one!

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knotscott

Nice contractor saw....a bit on the expensive side for used.

Dvoigt

It is a trait I get from my father... I hesitate with ever purchase i make... I always second guess it. It took me 2 years to buy surround sound for my basement. I just don't want to buy the wrong saw!

Joe Lyddon

That looks like a good buy... to me.

A few other googies too!

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TexasTimbers

voight don't take it personally, I am worse than you! I get "Option Paralisys" all the time when i go to make a purchase.

Believe me, I am the pot calling the kettle black on this one.

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I don't know anything about this. It's in your price range.

Hitachi
10" Stationary Table Saw


Item #: 159372 Model: C10FL$499.00




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Buy online and pickup at your local Lowe's store: LOWE'S OF E. CALN TOWNSHIP, PA

(4.5) 15 Amp induction motor (3.0 HP)
27" x 40" table top with extension wing
Blade tilt and blade height adjustment knobs up front for easy access
Table top angle scale
Enclosed motor to protect from dust and debris
Adjustable T-slotted miter gauge
Micro adjustment on fence
Deluxe caster set included
Cast iron trunnions
Extended Protection Plans are available for an additional charge

Amps:15Blade Diameter:10"Arbor Size:5/8"No Load Speed (RPM):3,450Max Cut Capacity (90°):3-3/8"Max Cut Capacity (45°):2-1/4"Max Table Size:27-1/8" X 20-1/8"Max Dado Width:13/16"Dust Collection:Yes

woodman42

Thats a good price on that Powermatic 64 if its in as good condition as it looks. I paid $1300 for mine new with a router lift in the extension and I love it.

Just my opinion, but the last Hitachi table saw I bought, was junk.
Don't waste your money.

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Dvoigt

can i get the router table for that extension, or would i need to look at getting a whole different extension??

donn

KNOTSCOTT

I found your comments about table saws most interesting as were the contributions of the other members responding to this thread. For me, a good table saw can rip an 8 foot pine 2 X 4 without effort; that’s about as demanding my work gets. But your discussion provokes some concerns. For example: I use a CMAN model 213.298031 ten inch table saw powered by a 3/4 HP cap start motor I took off of an old band saw. The blade is one of those carbide tipped 80 tooth jobs available at The Home Depot. All seems OK but I’ve often wondered if there would be any value in going to higher HP on this old work horse.
Also, my owner’s manual says the saw is made to run at 3450 rpm with a 1 HP motor. What would be some ramifications of running at half that speed with say a 2 HP motor?
Thirdly, what are the alignments I should be concerned about if a piece of stock contacts the motor after a cut?

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Dvoigt

Anyone know about that powermatic? can you add a router lift into the extension, or do you need to buy a whole new extension.... I can't seem to find the answer.

Joe Lyddon

I just got an email from Rockler where it has the Jet TS for $399.99

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...903&filter=jet

It also says:
Add $35 if Residential Delivery
Add another $35 for a truck LIFT charge.
Add another $99 to the Shipping & Handling!

Looks like they really Nickle/Dime you good!

TS looks nice though...

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knotscott

I've heard some of the stores have them in stock for local pickup too...much better deal then!

premierrenovation

I picked this saw up from our store close by. It is the best saw for $400. It takes a while to put it together, but it is worth the time. Buy the Jet. You can install a router base in the table later. The cost of installing later will be nothing when you have your new Jet for next to nothing.
Get off the fence and buy the saw.

BlockHead

I recently got the Bosch 4000-09 with the gravity rise stand and 25" rip capacity. Works well for me as I have to tote it around to jobsites. It's got the power and precission I need, and I'm really happy with it. Just my 2 cents worth.

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I went and bought myself a bunch of woodworking machines. What now?

http://www.AWorkOfWood.com

Dvoigt

Ok OK.... i did it. I found a jet contractor saw with 1.5 horse 110 or 220 volt motor and 30" rip fence for $250. It is currently set up for 220 so I will need to rewire it and he didn't have a blade for it so I'll have to get one. But the moral of the story is that I finally got a table saw.... and I have some room to build a router table.

Joe Lyddon

Good for you!

Where did you find it?

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Dvoigt

it was on Craigs list... i called the guy about 15 minutes after it was posted and went out the next morning to look at it. It was about 45 minutes away from me. The guy said he was getting a ridiculous amount of calls on it, and although it wasn't as pretty as the JET hybrid that i missed out on a few weeks ago... but the price is right. And if for some reason I it doesn't work out for me, I confident that i could resell it and at least breakeven.