What’s a good basic table saw? I look at them online and can’t really tell much a difference. I’m tempted to just get a harbor freight one but know the fence will probably be loose and other annoyances…

Anyone have a specific recommendation for someone who is only occasionally playing around with simple carpentry?

  • Nomecks
    44·
    8 months ago

    Surely you can see how silly that is. You can cut your finger off with all kinds of woodworking tools. Does Sawstop make a hand saw? How about chisels?

    • bluGill@kbin.social
      2·
      8 months ago

      You can, but it is less likely. Most likely you draw blood but the would heals normally in a week without needing a doctor

      chisles are more dangerious but you normally work away from your body.

      • Nomecks
        43·
        8 months ago

        You’re missing my point: A thousand dollar table saw is not a basic saw. It’s not something anyone but a serious wood worker is going to buy unless they’re rich. This person is going to buy a used Ryobi because the suggestions in this thread are so dumb. “Go buy a $650 saw! Go buy a $1000 saw!” How is that helpful at all? Do you recommend buying Snap On to your friends who want to turn a few bolts? This thread is a pile of gate keeping by people who either have way too much money or are serious woodworkers. And I’m getting downvoted for calling out this stupidity.

        • bluGill@kbin.social
          31·
          8 months ago

          You are missing the point. table saws are too dangerious to risk the cheap saw. Better to do without. Ther are alternatives that while slower are also cheaper.

          i understand this is a lot of money. your fingers are worth it.