Mike Poppell
10-25-2016, 2:14 PM
So I'm new to the forum but want to thank everyone in advance for all the information I have gathered so far.
I am looking to add a new tool to my shop but budget is very limited right now. I need a table saw as my old hitachi finally but the dust. I found the following on Craigslist and I'm having trouble choosing.
I will be using this to make general cuts, face frames, cabinet boxes, etc. Currently I have a good 12" compound miter saw and a dewalt track saw that I use to rip sheet goods. I figured the table saw will just be a quicker way to cut material once it's ripped. I also have a router table that I use to do a lot of finishing as well as some dados, etc
Option 1) Bosch 4100 with optional outfeed and left side table extensions. It also comes with dado insert and zero clearance insert. Hasn't been used much and the stand it comes on is also in great shape. Is this capable of making good clean cuts? Is it powerful enough? $350
Option 2) Ridgid R4512 new in box, never used. Seller is asking $450.
My shop isn't huge but i do have room for the Ridgid if need be. I like the idea of the Bosch being portable cause I do need that a few times a year. In the pst I've just used my track saw
Appreciate any info/help I can get. Thanks!
I am looking to add a new tool to my shop but budget is very limited right now. I need a table saw as my old hitachi finally but the dust. I found the following on Craigslist and I'm having trouble choosing.
I will be using this to make general cuts, face frames, cabinet boxes, etc. Currently I have a good 12" compound miter saw and a dewalt track saw that I use to rip sheet goods. I figured the table saw will just be a quicker way to cut material once it's ripped. I also have a router table that I use to do a lot of finishing as well as some dados, etc
Option 1) Bosch 4100 with optional outfeed and left side table extensions. It also comes with dado insert and zero clearance insert. Hasn't been used much and the stand it comes on is also in great shape. Is this capable of making good clean cuts? Is it powerful enough? $350
Option 2) Ridgid R4512 new in box, never used. Seller is asking $450.
My shop isn't huge but i do have room for the Ridgid if need be. I like the idea of the Bosch being portable cause I do need that a few times a year. In the pst I've just used my track saw
Appreciate any info/help I can get. Thanks!