Hi, I've been looking for a while for a reasonably priced used table saw. I've got a few projects done with a horrible direct drive skill saw; a deck extension, an arched greenhouse and a few skin on frame canoes. I'd really like something better but everything local is either way overpriced, old and broken (or both) or gone in minutes. If you get out of San Diego then there are a lot more options but I also don't really want to drive 3-4 hours to pick one up so I figured I'd look into new and ask for recommendations here. I've searched the forums and generally check here first for reviews if something used comes up but I've got some unusual needs.
First off I don't have a lot of space and I don't plan on making large cuts on sheet goods so a normal sized top and small fence are fine. The most important use for me is to rip and resaw lumber for stringers and ribs to be steam bent or laminated so a strong motor and stable blade that holds alignment is a priority. There's not room in the garage for working and parking so a new saw will need to be moveable but I'd rather have heavy (stable) and unwieldy than light and easy to move. Finally, I don't want really any 'options', I'm capable of making a sled and jigs as required so I'd prefer to have as few feature as possible.
Basically looking for a new bare bones table saw that's solid, cheap and will last.
Any suggestions?
First off I don't have a lot of space and I don't plan on making large cuts on sheet goods so a normal sized top and small fence are fine. The most important use for me is to rip and resaw lumber for stringers and ribs to be steam bent or laminated so a strong motor and stable blade that holds alignment is a priority. There's not room in the garage for working and parking so a new saw will need to be moveable but I'd rather have heavy (stable) and unwieldy than light and easy to move. Finally, I don't want really any 'options', I'm capable of making a sled and jigs as required so I'd prefer to have as few feature as possible.
Basically looking for a new bare bones table saw that's solid, cheap and will last.
Any suggestions?