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nadonailer

What do you guys use for a lighter, more portable type table saw? I'm tired of lugging my 30 yr old Makita around, it weighs about 80 lbs! I want lotsa power in a light/small package!!

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jmic

Dewalt!

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Hitachi!!

MinConst

I use a cheap delta. cost me 69 bucks rebuilt. It isn't the smootest cut but it does the job. If I need better I do it at the garage. I must admit though it will be the first thing I replace when I see it going bad.

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Leo G

I've got the Dewalt saw and it is my worst tool investment I have made. On the outside it looks real good, but I can't get the blade and fence to stay in alignment for more than a couple of days. I must have 20 hrs invested in re-alignment. I would not make that purchase again. I have many Dewalt tools and most of them I like. This was not one of them. For a small saw I have used the Makita 8" and it did a nice job. But I felt that with the smaller blade size it was to limiting for me. My next try would be the Hitachi or Bosch. But I would try to find someone who has one that I could try for 1/2 a day to see how it performed.

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Eric K

Ridgid table saw. Easy to lug around and powerful. But then again I seem to like almost anything Ridgid.

DecksEtc

Leo, I'd offer to let you try my Hitachi but it's a bit of a drive for you - LOL.

One thing you might try is to keep an eye out for the manufacturer's demo days and go try a few that way - just an idea.

Bukemdano

I have the portable Rigid that I am very happy with. Its easy to get in and out of the work trailer. I ran accross this refurb if interested....

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...d=1319015&cj=1

bob the builder

I don't really like ridgid but I do own there very portable table saw. It's nice always having a table saw on the site. I use to have the dewalt portable which wasn't that portable and hated it...

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sage

Ridgid table saw. Works great for me.

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Tom R

The Makita 8" is the one I prefer for 'portability', - - it's a great little saw and it's light as hell and usually takes care of anything unexpected that pops up while on the jobsite. Otherwise, most 'expected' cuts are done beforehand on the cabinet saw in the shop.

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ron schenker

Mine has built in wheels and an extendable handle to roll around, I don't even have to carry it!

Tom R

Alright, alright, Ron- - I know when I've been 'upped', - - post a pic if you get the chance.

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Peladu

Wow before Leo G’s post I woudn’t have given a second thought for a DeWalt..Thanks Leo G ………are you related to Kenny G ?

nadonailer

As always, thanks for the input! Going shopping tomorrow......

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bob the builder

I had the same problem if your talking about the rack and pionion getting misaligned....


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Leo G

Actually, the fence system seems to stay aligned well. I always check it with the slot in the table. It is the blade mechanism that seems to go out of alignment. Tightened everything down well and it goes out within a couple of days.

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Leo G

NOT

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Robie

Wow! I only heard the Bosch mentioned once, in passing. Looks like a great saw and gets rave reviews. The stand also looks like it would make life easier...it has kinda an "auto" up and down feature.
I looked at one last week as I'm going to be in the market soon. Had my mind set on a Rigid but read some bad reviews lately.
No Bosch portable table saw fans???

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ChuckEA

I recently went through the buying process and, after narrowing it done to Bosch and Ridgid, I chose Ridgid. In the end it came down to money; I was able to get the Ridgid at HD for $399 plus a $50 rebate whereas the best price I could find on the Bosch was around $500-550.

Check out this link for an in-depth comparison - http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/sho...ghlight=ts2400. Also, read the Fine Woodworking Tool Guide; it rates the Bosch 1st, but Ridgid a very close 2nd.

The Bosch stand looks pretty slick, but the Ridgid works just fine.

A major thing I don't like about the Ridgid is the placement of the switch. It recessed about 3-4" from the fence rail and would be very hard to locate in an emergency. If anyone has modified their saw ro relocate the swirch, I'd be interested in hearing about it.