Any woodworkers?

Been looking at table saws prob get the Rigid table saw, looking for sale prices...but see what happens. I may not wait...

 

I’ve been told great things about them but I have never used one before. I bet on Black Friday there should be some good sales. Maybe look for one that a feed out table can be added.
Currently, I have a portable Delta(light and easy to move but difficult to use with 3/4” plywood). I also have a large Grizzly with a unifence. But this sucker is heavy. I had to get a table saw mobile base.

 

I havent researched much but i cant have a stationary. So far the Rigid is showing better cutting depths verses dewalt and ryobi, its not going to be daily use but I looked at home depot today and it looks really user friendly for what I need. And sturdy

 

I have the Ridgid R4511 with the granite top
It's been a good saw. I've replaced the bearings, but nothing else.
I love the granite top for keeping it clean, but I can't use mag stops.

 

Is that a special order or does it come with that model?

 

came like that. I got it on clearance in 2010

 

Nice its still kicking

 

Sometimes you can talk Home Depot into a military discount of 10% so try that!

 

Did another test shutter for a much larger window. I didn't want to burn up wood on all the louvers so I only made a few.

 

I have a Rigid ts3650 contractor saw(I'm 90% sure the model). Its well over 10 years old, and still runs like a new saw. Its has wheels on the base with a pedal system to lift them up and set the base on the ground. Its super sturdy, and we USED this saw on jobs for years for cabinet, closet, and trim work. Its held up to countless moves and being stored for a couple years when my stepfather passed. Now it's in my garage shop still kickin ass! I highly recommend their saws personally.

 

Not sure ill have room for that model. It does roll around but may take up too much room.

 

They are good here for the mil discount.

 

Look at the Sawstop Jobsite saw

 

I have the previous generation of the Rigid R4520, the R4512. It's a hybrid saw so it's not quite a jobsite or contractor saw but it's not a stationary saw. When I built my miter saw bench, I made sure to include space under it that I can wheel the table saw in. It does have a mobile base but I wouldn't be loading it up into the bed of the truck and taking it with me on the daily. The cast iron top makes it very heavy and sturdy. When I get home from this deployment, I'm planning on getting some 220 outlets installed in the garage and reconfig the wiring for 220. I don't think the current generation of this saw can take 220 though.

Some gripes. The fence is lacking and it seems that no matter how much adjustment, I cant get it to smoothly operate/slide one handed. Additionally, the back of the fence was contacting the table top so I had to elongate the back bracket to lift it off the table. I adjusted the saw to the table very quickly but it's not perfect yet. I'll still need to get some shims to really dial it in before I start making more than just basic junk.

I like that the back of saw has a U-channel with predrilled holes that you could fabricate a folding outfeed table for more portability. Other than that, it's a solid saw and handles the scrapwood I'm running through it. Other than the fence lacking, it's a well all around saw. If you manage to find one on the marketplace, grab that up and after you calibrate it, it should suit you well.

-J

 

Anybody build bandsaw boxes?

 

Nope thats all you! nice job! I dont think Im that steady

 

They are a lot of fun. Not really that hard to make either.

 

Looks like you are putting that new bandsaw to work already.

 

That saw is great!

 

Did you end up with the jet?