I recently purchased one of the Rigid job site saws while it’s been on sale. It’ll do what I need it to and have been happy this far

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RI...tand-R4513/100090444

I’ve probably pushed it further than designed already and it’s performed very well. How? I ripped 2 sinker cypress slabs which were almost 2.5” thick, 85” long averaged 27” wide.

Harbor freight has adjustable height saw horses for $25 each, I have put together feed and take out platforms for the very long pieces

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Originally posted by Seamus:
The Sawstop is my new gold standard in cabinet saws. We have added 3 to our shop in the last year. They replaced two Delta Unisaws and a Powermatic. If they are in the budget, it's a no-brainer in my opinion.

They must have improved the system since I spent time with one. Is the sensitivity adjustable now or something?

My main opposition is that high moisture content had you either shutting off the stop, or blowing through several $60 stops in a day of ripping.

If it actually lets you get work done, I see no reason to not get one.

This is all you will ever need German made Altendorf f45 elmo 3. anything else is just a toy.

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Originally posted by XLT:
This is all you will ever need German made Altendorf f45 elmo 3. anything else is just a toy.

Our Altendorf goes largely unused, sadly. I always thought it was pretty nice, but everyone heads for the Striebig for panel sizing.

I bought the Ridgid Model # R4513 fold up version with the wheels and it does all I need, like you about 2 times a year. LOL

$369 at HD

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Originally posted by arcwelder76:

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Originally posted by Seamus:
The Sawstop is my new gold standard in cabinet saws. We have added 3 to our shop in the last year. They replaced two Delta Unisaws and a Powermatic. If they are in the budget, it's a no-brainer in my opinion.

They must have improved the system since I spent time with one. Is the sensitivity adjustable now or something?

My main opposition is that high moisture content had you either shutting off the stop, or blowing through several $60 stops in a day of ripping.

If it actually lets you get work done, I see no reason to not get one.

I really couldn't say if anything has been changed since these were the first I ever used. The sensitivity is not adjustable. I can say we have not had a problem so far with the three we have. I should also add that I doubt they have seen much over 25% MC. I'm sure that could cause a problem.

They really are a well made saw. They run very smooth. The fence system is as good or better than a biesemeyer. Raising and tilting of the blade is the best I've seen. Removing or replacing the riving knife takes seconds and no tools.

If you have enough people using table saws daily, someone will get cut. I've seen it terribley bad on five occasions and it's usually not the new guy. I preach to never rely on the technology in these saws as I don't trust it fully. It's nice to know it's there though.

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Originally posted by Seamus:

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Originally posted by XLT:
This is all you will ever need German made Altendorf f45 elmo 3. anything else is just a toy.

Our Altendorf goes largely unused, sadly. I always thought it was pretty nice, but everyone heads for the Striebig for panel sizing.

I had one also. The big HOL-HER was the bomb, though. BTW: in the industry, table saws are called "hobby" saws.

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Originally posted by cne32507:
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I had one also. The big HOL-HER was the bomb, though. BTW: in the industry, table saws are called "hobby" saws.

What industry is that? I'm not familiar. Maybe it's a regional thing.

If you only need it a few times a year, find a neighbor, make friends and borrow his. Extra benefit - he can help you during the cutting.

If you really want your own I suggest checking the Face/book Marketplace or Craigslist for a used Delta Unisaw, Powermatic 66 or Craftsman equivalent. All are way over what you think you need. All will be extremely stable and much safer than the “contractor” portable saws. Heavy is best (as noted above). My Delta doubles as a workbench/table.

Dado sets are nice, have had a quality set for a decade or more. Rarely used. Get used to the saw, then decide how badly you need a set.

Anything you get, big, small, light, heavy - it should be a 10” model.

If you are not sure you are going to get into woodworking, get a cheap saw (one without wheels). If you like it you can watch for better one later.

I bought a Bosch about 7 years ago. It folds up reasonably portable and cuts well. Never had a problem with it. IIRC it was around $500. It gets used for about 6 projects a year among my employees.

I have had direct drive saws, and belt drive saws, and I much prefer the belt drive. First, you get more height out of a 10 inch blade than you do with the direct drive, as the pulley and arbor is a smaller diameter than the motor, so the blade goes up farther. I also like the smoothness and power of the belt saws.

They are modestly more complex, larger and heavier, and not generally portable, but if you are going to build it into a saw table, even one with wheels on it, they certainly are nice.

Mine is a Craftsman, with cast iron table, built in 1946, runs on 220 volt power, and built into a wooden saw table on iron casters. Fantastic piece of equipment.

I have a Delta Hybrid cabinet saw. Lighter than a Unisaw. I have run Dado's on this saw with no problem. My saw has done everything I've tried on it. 500 off of Craigslist. Also paid 500 for a very nice Delta 6 inch jointer.

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Originally posted by Seamus:

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Originally posted by XLT:
This is all you will ever need German made Altendorf f45 elmo 3. anything else is just a toy.

Our Altendorf goes largely unused, sadly. I always thought it was pretty nice, but everyone heads for the Striebig for panel sizing.

If it was just for panel sizing nothing beats this.



I looked a striebigs several times but just didnt like the loading and off loading. beamer with the air hockey table makes it to easy.

My favorite of all time is my busellato.

I'll see your Busellato and raise a Morbidella n200 with auto on-off load. Really, my son replaced my older router with this monster.

Router porn

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Originally posted by cne32507:
I'll see your Busellato and raise a Morbidella n200 with auto on-off load. Really, my son replaced my older router with this monster.

Router porn

Does that saw come with 10k of warehouse space to house it?

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Originally posted by cne32507:
I'll see your Busellato and raise a Morbidella n200 with auto on-off load. Really, my son replaced my older router with this monster.

Router porn

Okay. Now you are just bragging

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Originally posted by DaveL:

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Originally posted by bigdeal:

Learn and practice shop safety, and you'll be just fine using any saw.

Be sure to read, understand, and follow all the safety rules that come with your power tools. Knowing how to use your power tools properly will greatly reduce the risk of personal injury. And remember this, there is no more important safety rule than to wear these: safety glasses!

Is that you, Norm Abram?

Last year I bought a vintage Delta Unisaw. It was made in 1948. It is a tank and I absolutely love it.

http://www.nutmeggerworkshop.c...veted-1941-table-saw

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Originally posted by bigdeal:

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Originally posted by cne32507:
I'll see your Busellato and raise a Morbidella n200 with auto on-off load. Really, my son replaced my older router with this monster.

Router porn

Does that saw come with 10k of warehouse space to house it?

Nice setup! Everything possible is nested on the Morbidelli. Nice machines.

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Originally posted by bigdeal:

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Originally posted by cne32507:
I'll see your Busellato and raise a Morbidella n200 with auto on-off load. Really, my son replaced my older router with this monster.

Router porn

Does that saw come with 10k of warehouse space to house it?

Ahhh... no. Housed in a 4800 sqft addition, it is not a saw; it be a big-ass panel router. Notice how many respondents to our woodworking threads recommend routers instead of dado saw blades? Routers are a superior way to dado & drill & cut large panels into cabinet parts without further handling.