Looking for a Good Table Saw for under $700

[hdt98]

I searched all over the wreck's archives for recommendations. I made the mistake of buying a $180 Craftsman. The miter rails are not square and flat so it's hard to make any kind of jig involving the miter slots. It's extremely difficult to adjust the blade square to the miter slot. The miter gauge and fence wiggle a lot.

I'm looking at the Bridgewood contractor's saw ($579 on sale). Pros: Price, left tilting blade, 30 inch rail. Cons: Cast iron extension is extra ($70), mediocre fence. Are there any others you would recommend at a similar price with pros and cons? Thanks.

[Ramsey]

[Edwin Pawlowski]

Every one has a limit, but for a few dollars more . . . . . The Delta contractor saw is $750 with a Beisemeyer fence. I'm very happy with mine. Ed

[Chris Merrill]

My BIL seems quite satisfied with his Grizzly TS (z-series?). $600 IIRC.

For that matter, a $600 Craftsman would marvelous compared to what you bought.

[Paul]

I know how you feel. I bought a Delta 36-600, and thought I would get a decent saw out of it. It is only adequate at best. Not even sure if I could get a decent fence for it, whether it would be worth the investment or not. I tried a Delta Unisaw the other night with a Biesmeyer fence on it. What a dream!!! I will be looking for one of these used when SWMBO isn't looking. I am hoping to find one eventually in the 7-800 dollar range. Best of luck.

Paul