Hi all,
Used to being an expert hanging around AV forums, pretty handy around the house replacing drywall, framing and installing a new corner fireplace and so forth. Fixing up my front porch, going to frame a bump out wall for a 2nd flr return duct, and might take a stab at building a dining room table. Figure it was time to not use my circular saw to rip some boards and get the right tool for the job, well, as right as it gets under $300. Space is a premium, and I like the idea of the folding stand types. Missed picking up the Dewalt for $275 from Amazon the other week which I think would've done the trick.
Poking around I found the Craftsman 21828 Jobsite one for $240 and decided to pick it up as it was literally the last one in the tri state area. Doing more research I started looking at used Ridgids and have a guy selling the TS2410LS that I think I can get for $250. I also have no real storage so I'll be hauling it up from the basement to the driveway for use. So I pretty much said no to the more full size ones.
So I thought I'd sign up and hopefully get some opinions after poking around a few threads. Would the Craftsman be a decent starter one or are they pretty much junk now? Worth it to spend the extra money on the DEWALT DW745 or would I be better served with the used Ridgid? Thanks in advance. The plan is to finish the porch over the holiday weekend. Don't get that kind of time too often, and I'm hoping the rain finally passes.
Used to being an expert hanging around AV forums, pretty handy around the house replacing drywall, framing and installing a new corner fireplace and so forth. Fixing up my front porch, going to frame a bump out wall for a 2nd flr return duct, and might take a stab at building a dining room table. Figure it was time to not use my circular saw to rip some boards and get the right tool for the job, well, as right as it gets under $300. Space is a premium, and I like the idea of the folding stand types. Missed picking up the Dewalt for $275 from Amazon the other week which I think would've done the trick.
Poking around I found the Craftsman 21828 Jobsite one for $240 and decided to pick it up as it was literally the last one in the tri state area. Doing more research I started looking at used Ridgids and have a guy selling the TS2410LS that I think I can get for $250. I also have no real storage so I'll be hauling it up from the basement to the driveway for use. So I pretty much said no to the more full size ones.
So I thought I'd sign up and hopefully get some opinions after poking around a few threads. Would the Craftsman be a decent starter one or are they pretty much junk now? Worth it to spend the extra money on the DEWALT DW745 or would I be better served with the used Ridgid? Thanks in advance. The plan is to finish the porch over the holiday weekend. Don't get that kind of time too often, and I'm hoping the rain finally passes.