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Title: Good table saw for bow building?
Post by: Don Armstrong on March 10, 2011, 07:22:00 PM

My little Delta "home owner" table saw is about gone. I want to get something that will handle cutting backing, ripping plywood and other task without straining is's heart out :D . I don't want to spend 500.00 but there has to be something better than I have, without breaking the bank. Thanks, Don

Title: Re: Good table saw for bow building?
Post by: milehi101 on March 10, 2011, 07:37:00 PM

I have a 10 inch Dewalt that I really like

Title: Re: Good table saw for bow building?
Post by: eflanders on March 10, 2011, 07:43:00 PM

I have a 10" Makita portable table saw that does pretty good but the fence is small. I really prefer the bigger saws for the better fence systems. If I would be getting a new table saw on that budget, I think I would look at the Dewalt or Rigid portable units.

Title: Re: Good table saw for bow building?
Post by: Walt Francis on March 10, 2011, 08:51:00 PM

I have a 12" cabinet saw, :D
Unfortunately, since I moved, there isn't room for it in my garage with all the other tools. :(
Until the time comes that there is room for my big one I use a fifteen-year-old 10" DeWalt that has an excellent fence system. Check Craigslist, locally here in Montana there are several 10" contractor models, made by decent manufactures, listed a couple of times each week between $100-400. As with any used equipment, check it good before buying.

Title: Re: Good table saw for bow building?
Post by: Don Armstrong on March 10, 2011, 11:09:00 PM

Thanks guys, I will watch Craigs list for a good buy. Don

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