BillyJack Posted October 5, 2019 Report Posted October 5, 2019 Has any of the websites actually taken table saws from each year and done comparisons on prices and performance based on the manufactures specs. Table saws,blades ,etc..... Larry Buskirk, FlGatorwood, Gunny and 1 other 4 Quote
Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted October 5, 2019 Report Posted October 5, 2019 I've never read such a review, although it would be interesting. Gunny, Larry Buskirk, Cal and 1 other 4 Quote
BillyJack Posted October 5, 2019 Author Report Posted October 5, 2019 I was on another website and 20 posts later it's never ends. Same with saw blades. I never made sence of having 5+ different blade manufacturers in my collection. There's always going to be a good,better best on price and performance... The questions are always the same yet the advice still varies... Cal, FlGatorwood and Larry Buskirk 3 Quote
Gunny Posted October 5, 2019 Report Posted October 5, 2019 Well blade selection is based on alot of variables. For many cost is high on the list. Others go with pure performance and who cares about the money. Then we have usage differences. Pro shop with alot of cuts per day verses homeowner that works on stuff for house. So no real consensus can be reached. But I can see where the arguments can get rather heated. Larry Buskirk, FlGatorwood, Cal and 1 other 4 Quote
Popular Post BillyJack Posted October 5, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Posted October 5, 2019 I simply stop looking for blade comparisons like house paint. Once I found something that felt right I stopped looking for other manufacturers of different comparisons.. I got in arguments with Freud spokesman over on Woodnet one time. He said it was probably a faulty product and I went off and told him it was a faulty company. Got a habit of speaking my mind Larry Buskirk, Gunny, Gene Howe and 3 others 1 1 4 Quote
BillyJack Posted October 5, 2019 Author Report Posted October 5, 2019 is there somebody on the patriot that like to research products and do comparisons? Cal and FlGatorwood 2 Quote
Gene Howe Posted October 5, 2019 Report Posted October 5, 2019 When I find a blade or tool that impresses me, I don't go looking for a different type or brand. I stick with Tenryu for blades. No red blades, thank you. Once burned, never again. No second chances. Artie, FlGatorwood, Gunny and 1 other 4 Quote
CharlieL Posted October 5, 2019 Report Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) Well Billy, what table saw are you using ? I have and like the older Delta Contractor's table saws with a Unifence. I was lucky enough to find what I consider to be very rare for the saw, a removable outfeed table hardware kit, new, and in the box. It has been a great accessory. Edited October 5, 2019 by CharlieL Gunny, Cal and FlGatorwood 3 Quote
Gerald Posted October 5, 2019 Report Posted October 5, 2019 At one timeWood magazine would do comparisons and ratings. Have not read one of theirs in a while so probably not anymore Cal and FlGatorwood 2 Quote
BillyJack Posted October 5, 2019 Author Report Posted October 5, 2019 I bought a unisaw in 1999 or 2000 for my shop. There were no sawstop at this time to even consider....I think I gave between $1400 and $1600. Can't remember... Gunny, Cal and FlGatorwood 3 Quote
lew Posted October 6, 2019 Report Posted October 6, 2019 http://toolsinaction.com/category/power-tool-comparisons/ https://www.protoolreviews.com/category/trades/carpentry/ https://www.woodworkweb.com/woodworking-topics/woodworking-tool-reviews.html some reviews but not year to year FlGatorwood and Cal 1 1 Quote
Popular Post BillyJack Posted October 6, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Posted October 6, 2019 Now if the reviews were more complete and up to date. Instead of a question and the 20 different replies one would simply go to the Link suggested to review yesturday and today's reviews. Maybe I'm think it should be that simple for a new woodworker based on priced and accessories. .. Funny when you go to a dealerships website you only need put in the amount you can afford and get the results. Or I have $52 bucks of birthday money, what can I buy and a list comes down. Ok....I'm getting a headache.... Larry Buskirk, Gene Howe, Gerald and 3 others 6 Quote
lew Posted October 6, 2019 Report Posted October 6, 2019 https://sawingpros.com/best-table-saw-reviews/ 2019 https://www.consumersearch.com/table-saw-reviews/best-portable-table-saw 2018 shttp://www.tablesawchoice.com/ 2017 FlGatorwood and Cal 1 1 Quote
Gunny Posted October 6, 2019 Report Posted October 6, 2019 4 hours ago, CharlieL said: I have and like the older Delta Contractor's table saws Same here, I have 2 one is 1985 made the other 1994 made. Only thing I have done is change to magnetic switches. Personal preference. Cal and FlGatorwood 2 Quote
Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted October 6, 2019 Report Posted October 6, 2019 We have a member (Scott Spencer, Knotscott) who follows the tablesaw and sawblade market closely and is quite knowledgeable about the various saws and their differences. He hasn't been around much (AFAIK) and I only see him occasionally on another forum answering questions about specific saws. Cal, Gunny and FlGatorwood 3 Quote
BillyJack Posted October 6, 2019 Author Report Posted October 6, 2019 i think the problem has always been i have $1500 and what can i get. It starts out good but there is always that "if you'll spend just a few hundred more". then it is lost in fantasy world... Or they ask what should i get without mentioning a budget... Gunny, Larry Buskirk and Cal 3 Quote
BillyJack Posted October 6, 2019 Author Report Posted October 6, 2019 I had heard on Woodtalk that there was a difference in $400 Between a 1.75 hp and a 3 HP SawStop. I asked this question but after 3 days figured it would be faster to investigate than to wait on any member over there to simply answer that Amazon has this. I can't figure out why anybody wouldn't upgrade to a 3 hp over a 1.75 for $400 but don't ask that question on Woodtalk and hold your breath... Gunny and Cal 1 1 Quote
Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted October 6, 2019 Report Posted October 6, 2019 The funny thing is that a 3 HP motor from SS is about $400 (may have went up, that info is a little old) by itself. I was looking at a 3 phase used ICS at a good price and called SS to see about converting it to single phase. The motor was $400, and I would need a $100 contactor to replace the one in the 3 phase saw, after that it was single phase. That didn't include shipping, which i guess for those motors could be a bit high. Cal 1 Quote
Gunny Posted October 6, 2019 Report Posted October 6, 2019 2 hours ago, BillyJack said: i think the problem has always been i have $1500 and what can i get. I have seen this question over the years and wondered, "how serious are you?". Seeing lots of tools I would "LIKE" to own on the various sites I have a list of them I keep. If the price is right, and the slushy fund has enough to cover it, I buy it. If not, or more importantly the slushy fund is low, or worse empty, well then not today. Motivates me to go out and do something to scratch some more slushy up. What I think many do is have $1500-2000 room on a credit card and just want to burn through it for a new toy. NEED is not really in the mix, just WANT. That being said I want a 10,000 square foot shop. I got a $2500 budget, anyone know of a good deal??? Maybe @Gene Howe will sell me a acre of land out his way. Cal, Larry Buskirk and Artie 3 Quote
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