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06-03-2006, 11:12 PM
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Name: webb City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: May 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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http://raleigh.craigslist.org/tls/167607747.html
Can I get some feedback about this Delta in Pittsboro
Thanks
Last edited by wolfpackerwebb; 06-03-2006 at 11:30 PM.
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06-03-2006, 11:50 PM
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Name: Travis City: Wake Forest State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I would want to get the model number. Delta's contractor style has a pretty good fence on it, but some of the cheaper ones they made weren't that hot. If it is a contractor saw with the tube fence rail I would buy it for that price. | |
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06-04-2006, 08:36 AM
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Name: Ken Weaver City: Clemson State: SC County: Pickens Join Date: Jan 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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You might consider the Ryobi BTS3100. HD has them on sale for $249, if you can find them. There are two in our local store but its a hit and miss kind of thing. I really like mine, best bang for the buck IMHO. You can find out more about it at BT3Central, especially this article. | |
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06-04-2006, 09:11 AM
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Name: Pete City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Jan 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Another vote for the Ryobi 3100. It doesn't look like much but it does the job. And do check out the website (bt3central)
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06-07-2006, 05:27 PM
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Name: webb City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: May 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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http://raleigh.craigslist.org/tls/169033388.html
I'm still looking and would like to get some opinions on this saw.
As always thanks for the help  | |
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06-07-2006, 09:32 PM
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Name: Dave Tenhoeve City: Aspers State: PA County: Adams Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 34 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by wolfpackerwebb I have this saw and have no complaints yet. I have had it since Oct. | |
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06-08-2006, 05:04 AM
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Name: Peter Davio City: Hope Mills State: NC County: Cumberland Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I would jump on that one. Haven't heard any bad things about those saws, 'cept on woodnet, and that is generally from one guy who probably doesn't own one, considering his sig implies that everything Craftsman makes sucks...
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06-08-2006, 09:38 AM
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Name: Michael City: APO State: AE County: ARMY Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 31 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I to have the ts3650 it is a great saw, I am upgrading but for the only reason that I have the money and that I want a little more power. I am actually going to keep it and use it as a dedicated dado saw. Great saw for the money, It was put togeather in about 3 hours and ran like a champ, I replaced the blade and use the stock blade for mystery lumber in case It has nails or something like that. Hope this helps friend and have a blessed day. | |
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06-08-2006, 09:41 AM
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Name: Peter Davio City: Hope Mills State: NC County: Cumberland Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Ok, Michael, I have seen the inside of your shop. Are you going to hang that big orange saw from the ceiling? Have you been studying Alan in little Washington's shop????  We will have to bust out that wall soon as you get back so that you can move and breath in there
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06-09-2006, 11:12 AM
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Name: webb City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: May 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Went to see the craftsman saw and it is in great condition. My only concerns or questions are these: The fence does not seem very strong. Would like to possiblly upgrade to the delta t2, is this possible? It also cuts 24" left and 25" right, could this be adjusted to 12" left and 36" to the right? Just curious. Just seems the Rigid at Home Depot which a 36" right cut is a better saw. Would appreciate your opinions.
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06-09-2006, 02:35 PM
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Name: John City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Sep 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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After looking at the pictures of the table saw, I wonder if you could attach the fence rails with more on the right of the blade. You probably can not shift the cast iron wings but shifting the rails to the right would allow you to add a larger table board on the right and get the increase in capacity you are looking for. | |
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06-09-2006, 05:01 PM
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Name: webb City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: May 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I've narrowed it down to these.
Please vote because I will be asking ya'll how to questions for months to come.
Ridgid TS3650 $499
Delta 36-675 w/ t2 $450
General 50-185 mi $550
Craftsman OR35505 $450
Thanks for all the help it is greatly appreciated  | |
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06-09-2006, 06:03 PM
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Name: Dave Tenhoeve City: Aspers State: PA County: Adams Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 34 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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All 4 are good saws I think. I can only speak for the Craftsman, I have had no problem with it and would buy it again. | |
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06-09-2006, 08:11 PM
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Name: John Skipper City: Forest City State: NC County: Rutherford Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 61 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I have to go with the Ridgid. It easy to move, the fence very sturdy, and the table very stable. I had a BT3000 before I got the Ridgid.
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06-09-2006, 11:22 PM
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Name: Mark City: Goldsboro State: NC County: Wayne Join Date: Mar 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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For your first saw, the Ridgid would be one good choice. It is what I upgraded to this year (Jan) after tolerating a lower-priced Craftsman I bought in 1982. I have no experience with the other saws you have listed (including the Craftsman). What I learned from the old saw was that I wanted a stable flat (cast-iron) top including extensions, A solid accurate fence, and a belt drive motor that wouldn't trip the overload reset every time I ripped a 2 x 4. The Ridgid has surpassed my expectations on accuracy, power, and ease of use and set-up, as well as finding out that the 36" right cut capability is really a treasure.
I will be glad to help with any set-up/operation questions if you buy one. If you want info on accessorizing it with a built-in router of outfeed table, I would advise checking out the Woodworking forum at http://www.ridgid.com/. Do a search for "TS3650" or "Table Saw" to see the wealth of info there. If you want "How-To" info on woodworking, there are many here that are much better qualified than I to address your questions.
My Vote
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