Mike Sanfeliz
12-19-2005, 11:40 PM
Hello everyone, I've enjoyed lurking his site for the past 2 days and felt that it was time to get my feet wet. Let me begin by saying that I am a professional amature who is ready for a little more out of life. About two years ago I lost my job and have since bought a home in PA (originally from NYC). Currently, I am a stay-at-home dad who has a lot of time and a big garage.
As of late I've decided that it was time to start some of those projects that I have been contemplating over the last 2 1/2 years. Currently, I have what I affectionally refer to as my poor-mans workshop (and am darn proud of it). My shop centered around a Ryobi BTS 15 table saw I bought 2 years ago to get me started. Actually, it's not a bad little saw for staight rippin', but I wanted more.
Last year I had the opportunity to drool over Craftsman's new line of hybrid TS and said to myself "I gotta get me one of those one day". Well, as of 12/17/05 I became the proud owner of a 22104. It was on sale for $399. and I received an extra 10% off just for showing up at 7a. The saw was now $360., so with the money I saved I opted for the 3 year master protection agreement.
First off I have to say, "Thank God I have friends to help me lug this thing out of my Astro". I've never seen anything packed in a metal frame before (I was thinking of putting some wood on top of it and make it a work table for my miter saw). Assembly was straight forward and the instructions were clear as were the Illustrations. I had fun aligning all the parts making everything stright and leveled. When I felt that all was set up properly. I fired her up. First thing I noticed was how much quieter it was compared to my Ryobi. I noticed no vibrations while operating (I say this in reference to another who did have this problem on his 22124).
My saw has what appears to be a pewter in color blemish on the left side of the cabinet, but it really doesn't bother me. I'm not sawing with the finish. I did see somewhere around the forums that Orion had given somone the Krylon # paint used for touch up. I would be interested in knowing that bit of info (just in case).
Anyway, since it is the last week of school before Christmas. I'll be making my rounds with my kids (school parties) and last minute shopping. But I will post my impressions of this saw asap.
BTW- I happened to notice on the Sears-Craftsman site that cast iron extentions are availible. Does anyone happen to know if thay can be used on this saw in place of the steel ones?
PS- I will apologize in advance for any misspellings. I sometimes type when I'm tired and forget to double check my posts. Even though I sit 12 inches away from Oxford and Webster :)
As of late I've decided that it was time to start some of those projects that I have been contemplating over the last 2 1/2 years. Currently, I have what I affectionally refer to as my poor-mans workshop (and am darn proud of it). My shop centered around a Ryobi BTS 15 table saw I bought 2 years ago to get me started. Actually, it's not a bad little saw for staight rippin', but I wanted more.
Last year I had the opportunity to drool over Craftsman's new line of hybrid TS and said to myself "I gotta get me one of those one day". Well, as of 12/17/05 I became the proud owner of a 22104. It was on sale for $399. and I received an extra 10% off just for showing up at 7a. The saw was now $360., so with the money I saved I opted for the 3 year master protection agreement.
First off I have to say, "Thank God I have friends to help me lug this thing out of my Astro". I've never seen anything packed in a metal frame before (I was thinking of putting some wood on top of it and make it a work table for my miter saw). Assembly was straight forward and the instructions were clear as were the Illustrations. I had fun aligning all the parts making everything stright and leveled. When I felt that all was set up properly. I fired her up. First thing I noticed was how much quieter it was compared to my Ryobi. I noticed no vibrations while operating (I say this in reference to another who did have this problem on his 22124).
My saw has what appears to be a pewter in color blemish on the left side of the cabinet, but it really doesn't bother me. I'm not sawing with the finish. I did see somewhere around the forums that Orion had given somone the Krylon # paint used for touch up. I would be interested in knowing that bit of info (just in case).
Anyway, since it is the last week of school before Christmas. I'll be making my rounds with my kids (school parties) and last minute shopping. But I will post my impressions of this saw asap.
BTW- I happened to notice on the Sears-Craftsman site that cast iron extentions are availible. Does anyone happen to know if thay can be used on this saw in place of the steel ones?
PS- I will apologize in advance for any misspellings. I sometimes type when I'm tired and forget to double check my posts. Even though I sit 12 inches away from Oxford and Webster :)