Opinions ? (Page 1/2)
MidEngineManiac APR 19, 12:32 AM
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-pow...table-saw/1426625069

OK, I really like it and what it will do....but

Pros:

It has a miter sled, which saves me buying a miter saw. Saves money and space.
It has a built-in router table, same as above.
Dust collection is amazing on these
I have a local Ryobi service center if needed.
price isnt bad and I can get it lower

Cons:

No miter slots, meaning I cant use a regular feather board. I'll have to make a spring-loaded-hinge type clamped to the miter sled.
Its a universal motor (belt-driven) so is a lot noisier than other saws the same size.
It is obsolete so if something breaks parts can be hard to get and its pretty much a fabricate-your-own-replacement type of deal.
I can get a brand-new Ryobi direct-drive 10" for $150 at Home Depot and around here used contractor-grade saws often go for around 300 or so.
It is only 13 amp, which might be a little low for 5/4 hardwoods meaning slow production sometimes.
the write-ups say it needs a lot of ongoing finicky adjustments and with no slots everything is referenced off of the blade.

I dunno, Kind of a coin toss. Anybody got any input on them ?

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Tony Kania APR 19, 01:15 AM
I would rather slit wounds into my back and pour sea salt into them than purchase a crap Ryobi. True story bro.

I do not know what to recommend. I have a 15 plus year old Hitachi.
bonaduce APR 19, 08:10 AM
I have had my Ryobi for 15 years now and have never had an issue with it other than changing blades. If you think it will fit your needs, go for it.

dan
maryjane APR 19, 09:52 AM

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Originally posted by Tony Kania:

I would rather slit wounds into my back and pour sea salt into them than purchase a crap Ryobi. True story bro.

I do not know what to recommend. I have a 15 plus year old Hitachi.



The Ryobi is junk and the word 'precision' should never be associated with it. Too much of the saw is plastic.

Find an older Delta or Craftsman contractor saw and be done with it.
ls3mach APR 19, 11:45 AM

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Originally posted by maryjane:


The Ryobi is junk and the word 'precision' should never be associated with it. Too much of the saw is plastic.

Find an older Delta or Craftsman contractor saw and be done with it.




Seems expensive. The old Craftsman I use has held up. Gotta be at least 2 decades old. Nothing too fancy though.
hnthomps APR 19, 11:56 AM
I have not one but two of the BT2000 table saws as well as table extensions, etc. and other than drive bands, I have had no maintenance issues with them in over 25 years. These are well used saws in a semi professional woodworking setup. I much prefer these saws to the newer versions, but there are a few parts that are difficult to find if they were needed. If the saw and associated accessories meet your need, I suggest "Go for it.",

Nelson
shemdogg APR 19, 12:56 PM
Dont buy that, spend a little more and get a good one. Im a ryobi cordless tool guy, but everythng else they make is junk. My bro has the same saw hes trying to give away. For a table saw get something metal not plastic. Ive tried a few of the newer ones and the fence always moves and the blade never sits perfectly vertical. I use my skilsaw for everything

shem
Tony Kania APR 19, 02:21 PM

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Originally posted by shemdogg:

... I use my skilsaw for everything

shem






I worked with a talented group of family Italians in Detroit for over 4 years building custom staircases when young. Sam taught me how to cut out a spiral stair case using only a skill saw, a "keep it sharp Tony" chisel, and some sand paper. I brought in a vibrating sander one day a few years into the job, and was looked at like I was a leper. I learned what Craftsmanship was that day.


Edit: Here I am in an old video working with them. Gawd, maybe 21 here. You will at first notice the looks, then the talent. Enjoy... https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=sUJrx_1555695199

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MidEngineManiac APR 19, 03:26 PM

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Originally posted by shemdogg:

Dont buy that, spend a little more and get a good one. Im a ryobi cordless tool guy, but everythng else they make is junk. My bro has the same saw hes trying to give away. For a table saw get something metal not plastic. Ive tried a few of the newer ones and the fence always moves and the blade never sits perfectly vertical. I use my skilsaw for everything

shem



LOL, there is NOTHING I would love more than a nice General cabinetmakers saw with a sliding table and all the bells and whistles....BUT, I gotta be realistic. I have severe space limitations (12x20 working area and another 12x12 storage) and it IS a start-up business I have no idea how long it will take to build a customer base to justify that kind of saw. In the meantime, I gotta make do with home depot-type stuff. I've already got a few people wanting "lawn shark" Adirondack chairs and a few contacts in the pet industry that will sell (for a commission of course) beds, feeders, beds ramps, that kind of stuff. Beyond that I am working just like everybody else and going on speculation. My only real advantage is the dirt-cheap raw materials so I can undercut prices comfortably, and once somebody figures out what I am doing that advantage is gone. For the rest of it I am getting ideas off of pinterest just like everybody else.
shemdogg APR 19, 10:57 PM
Nothing like the skills of the older gen, all hand tools. Ill bet u learned a ton from them, stairs take a very special skill I never learned.

Get yourself a good saw to start with, doesnt have to be the fanciest. Just dont get a ryobi lol, their older stuff was much better than the new junk they put out. Search garage sales or trade some work for something good. I was on a job once and saw a guy flip his skilsaw upside down and screwed it to a sheet of plywood and used that as a table saw. Crazy shite

shem