Painfullyslow
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So I am working with an old and very inaccurate Ryobi fold away table saw which doesn't even have miter slots in it which is not up to snuff for my current needs.
My main purpose for this saw will be penmaking which means sleds. I will get a rip fence at some point but it is not a priority.
I have a few choices open to me in the used market. One is a direct-drive 10" Delta Shopmaster. Ordinarily I would not hesitate with a Delta saw however I am unfamiliar with the Shopmaster line and am worried that it is a cheap entry saw.
My second option is an older Craftsman 10" belt driven model. Overall it looks to be in better shape than the Delta, I am simply unsure of quality of the Craftsman line in this arena.
Finally, what should I be looking for in a table saw when buying used? Are there any specifics other than the obvious; motor runs and there is no play in the blade?
Once again, thank you all in advance for sharing your experience with this woodworking newbie.
My main purpose for this saw will be penmaking which means sleds. I will get a rip fence at some point but it is not a priority.
I have a few choices open to me in the used market. One is a direct-drive 10" Delta Shopmaster. Ordinarily I would not hesitate with a Delta saw however I am unfamiliar with the Shopmaster line and am worried that it is a cheap entry saw.
My second option is an older Craftsman 10" belt driven model. Overall it looks to be in better shape than the Delta, I am simply unsure of quality of the Craftsman line in this arena.
Finally, what should I be looking for in a table saw when buying used? Are there any specifics other than the obvious; motor runs and there is no play in the blade?
Once again, thank you all in advance for sharing your experience with this woodworking newbie.