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Originally posted by 9mmnut:
I found I could cut better dodos using my router. Just clamp a straight edge to the work piece set depth and go. I purchased a set of bits that cut the proper size for plywood. Dados on a table saw are a pain. Takes too long to set up. On a table saw you are cutting the dado on the underside of you work piece. Can't see it. Router is cutting on the topside.

Valid on all counts imho.

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The granite top should be nice, but it will scratch (not really affecting accuracy, just appearance). I would turn the blade by hand (unplugged obviously) feeling for any grittiness or rumble. If not absolutely smooth you might need new bearings. Not a terrible problem, but something to consider. A $350 granite top tablesaw? A steal if it works as designed.

I had the Ridgid saw with the cast iron top and I loved it. Mine came with the mobile base that locked in place or able to drop the wheels to move it. I ended up selling it and regretted it. I never replaced it, as I used it very little. The fence on that saw was dead accurate right out of the box. No deviation in measurement from the front to back (could have been a fluke). Motor was a soft start which was a plus. It takes 2 people to assemble. Usually runs $600.

I am a big fan of Ridgid tools. The lifetime warranty is an added bonus. I never had a problem with any of my power tools made by them, except for the batteries in my 18V drill finally wouldn't hold a charge after about 11 years (bought in 2004 and they were replaced about 2 years ago). They replaced them with no questions asked. I took the batteries to Home Depot and filled out paperwork. They kept the batteries and I had the replacements in less than a week.

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Update 10-19-17 for a new question. Local Craigslist has a Sears Craftsman Professional model # 22116 for sale. (This is probably, maybe, the best saw I've seen listed locally).
It has a granite top, which I've never heard of before in my meager experience. A google search shows the saw weighs close to 500 pounds, and has a 230V motor. Is a granite top durable? I thought granite was easy to break. Asking price is $350.00, and man that would be a real big pain to move 500 pounds. What do yall think?

Heavy is a GOOD thing with a table saw as it reduces vibrations thereby making for VERY accurate cuts. Granite is pretty tough material so long as it's not dropped.