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Ryobi RTS21G review

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I previously posted how I'm setting up a workshop in a 10×10 room. This is my first power tool purchase. Ok. I know the saying goes, "You get what you pay for." I wanted to see exactly what I would get for $199 + $25 for the extended warranty. I was previously debating between the Dewalt DW745 and the Kobalt KT1015. As I am a manager for The Home Depot, this is not a biased review. I wanted to give the Ryobi a shot first before going with the Kobalt, because I want to be able to support home first. After seeing the Kobalt in person, I wasn't impressed. It was very wobbly. The Dewalt was just too small. Also, CL has had nothing but junk so I wasn't going to risk it.

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Out of the box it was an easy set up. Had to semi-assemble the stand, but took maybe 5 minutes. Had to do very little to adjust the blade angle.
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Installed a Diablo 40 tooth blade.

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Used a scrap piece of 2×6 that was 99% square.
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First cut was dead on. Can't see any light coming between the blade and the square.
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Made the second cut using the 4" mark on the saw and purposely didn't check the back. I wanted to see how accurate it locked down. Was off by maybe 1/32".
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Next cut was at 45° using the mitre gauge it came with. Again, the cut was dead on.
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Next cut was with the blade at 45°, and once again it was dead on.
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Last cut was a thin strip. Both ends were exact.
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Overall, after the initial test I think this is going to be a damn good saw for what I need. Saw is a little loud, but I'll be using it outside so that doesn't bother me. Once I use it more I'll be sure to post more on it.
 

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That looks identical to a Craftsman that was my first TS. Probably a lot of similar parts. Although I see some differences. If it's anything like mine though, I would wear hearing protection anyways.

Watch out for how rickety those legs can be. I would definitely put an outfeed table behind it. I've been in the precarious position of having it start to tip over while running. Be careful with how large and heavy a board you're running over it. As well as watch how much force you're putting on the board to push it through.

Mine had a splitter hanging off the back which was terrible. Looks like they put a riving knife on this one though, so that's a plus.
 
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