What kind of table saw do you have

[sweensdv2]

1st TS was a Skil 3400
2nd TS was a Ridgid TS3612
3rd TS is a Baileigh TS-1040P-50

[Tapper]

First tablesaw many years ago was an AMT. Had a stamped steel case and as I remember took an 8" blade. This was a very lightweight saw that was underpowered and dangerous IMO.

Next saw was a Powermatic Artisan Model 63 contractor saw (previously owned). Quite an upgrade and a very nice saw. 1.75 HP IIRC.

Had an opportunity to buy a factory refurbed 3 HP Delta Unisaw from a local dealer and decided to upgrade. As is generally accepted, one of the best saws ever.

Sawstop and probably my final saw, a 3 HP Sawstop PCS. Sold my Unisaw and bought this saw directly from Sawstop on their Field Test Program when it was initially introduced. Easily the nicest tablesaw I've ever owned. Well engineered and manufactured and with the safety feature, in a class of one IMO.

Doug

[MarkSingleton]

Only TS I have ever owned, is a 1957 Sears Craftsman.
So it is three years older than I am.

  I got it cheap, paid about $150 off a craigslist ad.  It was/is in great shape.
Very accurate.  Changed to a segmented V-belt, relocated the switch, mounted it
to a wood roll around base, etc.  Later on found additional table wings and added
them to each side.

  From the original cl ad:

   






I still call this my "bridge" TS. Yes, some day (!) a SawStop PCS.

[tablesawtom]

Only TS I have ever owned, is a 1957 Sears Craftsman.
So it is three years older than I am.

  I got it cheap, paid about $150 off a craigslist ad.  It was/is in great shape.
Very accurate.  Changed to a segmented V-belt, relocated the switch, mounted it
to a wood roll around base, etc.  Later on found additional table wings and added
them to each side.

  From the original cl ad:

I had the 1953 model, and it really is a very good saw if the fence is upgraded. I also upped the motor to a 1 1/2 HP motor. My #2 saw is a Delta contractor saw, but only because it was available at the time. The Craftsman table saw would have been high on the list if it had been available at the time.










  I still call this my "bridge"  TS.  Yes, some day (!) a SawStop PCS.

[Barry Johnson]

Started with a Delta jobsite saw in 2000 or so.  Used it for a couple years fighting the small table, horrible fence, and non standard mitre guage.  Every fence move required checking distance at back and front of blade to avoid kickback.

2004 or so I bought the Ridgid 2650 contractor saw.  Great saw, loved the fence.  Decent power.  Still have it and use it when I want to work outside, or want the left tilt.

Used that until 2010 or so when met a gentlemen getting rid of his shop.  Me and my two brothers cleaned out his shop.  My biggest take from that was a General 350 with excalibar overarm guard, for $300, with a sharp Forrest WWII moounted.  Still using that saw, and that guard.  Only thing i don't like is right tilt, but first world problems and all that.  Running 30 inch unifence , with 43" guide on top.  Great setup.  I'll probably die using that saw.  No need for SS if you use a guard religiously(For now, I reserve the right to change my mind at any time)

[Bill Holt]

In 1998 we bought a house to remodel.  First purchases: Dewalt contractor saw, Dewalt 12" SCMS, Dewalt 12" planer,...
By the end of the remodel the TS was more trouble than it was worth.  About 2002, I found a used Jet Supersaw.  Upgraded the fence with the 52" Biesemeyer fence.  Life is good, and at 80, another TS is not likely in my future.