Built about 25 decks , 40 patio roofs sometimes with tongue and groove and quite a few pergolas and this was the table saw we used over the past 3 years. The motor finally crapped out on us about 2 months ago. This thing went through the ringer and lasted waaayyy longer than it should have for $200. That said if you have long boards it will likely pop your breaker as it tends to overheat quickly, but if you're taking your time building with this thing it will do perfectly fine.
I've had this table saw for a couple years. I really enjoy it, and I've made some pretty good stuff with it. My biggest (and only real gripe) is the miter gauge that comes with it. The thing is absolute garbage. Loose fit, 90* doesn't = 90* on the gauge, and it wobbles around a degree or two either way while sawing. I've really enjoyed this table saw though, and am watching your vide on building a bench around it since my little garage is becoming a do-it-all garage and still needs to fit my Crown Vic (single car garage, so it's REALLY snug). Welding, wood working, car repair, and general DIY stuff.
Agree with ya on the miter gauge. I've only used it twice. I'd reccomend building miter sled though, as I use it in just about every project and it can be a lot better than the gauge
Great video! I came across your video on making a table for the saw, and said "Hey, that's my saw" I am in complete agreement with your review. I would like to add a few comments. First I am 150% happy with the saw! I spent the last two years rehabbing a 70 year old house. I was in Lowes when I saw this saw was on sale for $169. Considering that the next step up seems to be in the $300 - $400 range and goes up from there, into the thousands. We have to have reasonable expectations. Having an old house, I was constantly ripping wood to make everything fit. Nothing is the same like new construction. Being that it was light weight I was able to move it from floor to floor and set it up in the room I was working in, the stand is more then stable for that purpose. I enjoyed the experience of the carpentry so much that I felt I wanted to try some fine wood working. That is when I noticed some of its limitations. I will be replacing the throat plate for the reasons you mentioned. It also does not lie flat with table. When making a cross cut sled, I realized the problem with the tabs in the runner slots. I also cut them out with an angle grinder. I read this and experienced this for myself, the coating is not even. This is only a problem in the runner slots. My runners were binding on the ends only, so I sanded the sides down in the high spots, as opposed to assuming it was the runner. I made a box jig to use with the single blade, and my first attempt at using it, my results were not as good as I would like. I need to tweak the jig, which is on me. I also purchased a 84 tooth blade, and will have the original blade sharpened or replaced. Also board width with the fence is limiting. There are some tricks that you can do, one by making a larger table for the saw and mounting the saw so the edge of the table is absolutely parallel to the saw blade. I used the side of the table top of the saw and clamped a straight edge on the bottom of the wood to accomplish the wider cut. So for construction, you can't ask for anything more at that price. For fine wood working, we may be pushing this saw to the limits. Since I don't have the room or budget for a more expensive saw, I will make this work.
Thank you! I'm glad to hear you're happy with your saw too! The 70 year old house renovation project sounds fun but definitely challenging. Everything else on the saw sounds about right for what I've seen/heard other people say. One question: any particular reason for the 84T blade? As for the extra space to operate, I made a larger table on casters for mine, but if space is a limiting factor for you, you should take a look around at some stands people have made with folding wings. Gives you the extra working room when you need it, but can store away when you don't.
@@diywithry I talked to someone who has done cabnet making and he suggested an 80 tooth blade for the finer work. The 70 year old house was fun, but I am glad I am finished. I lived in the house all through the rehab. It is nice not living in the dust, and having more free time for the other things I like to do. Part of the fun is to come up with solutions to the challenges. I look at several videos and take what works for me and leave what doesn't. I am just going to scale it down to size I have. I want it big enough so, I have room for my shop vac to sit under the table, and add an power strip so, when I move it to a space where I can work (my drive way right outside my garage) I move the whole thing and I need just one extension cord. I agree with you about adding the fold up wings. I will custom design it. but I have learned many great ideas and techniques from you and other craftsmen who are willing to share on RUclips. Thank You!
I picked up this saw used today and will probably design some runners for 3d print to fit rhe t slots instead of cutting thrm off.. I'll fasten the runners to a crosscut sled.
I have this table saw. I like it and I agree on all the cons you mentioned. I would like to make a sleds for this saw but don’t know how to go about making runners(slides)due to the tabs on the mitre slots. I’m afraid to saw off the tab;afraid I might mess it up. I also seem to have trouble cutting wood square to the fence. I had been using a 1”x1”x3’ aluminum bar taped to the l wood to cut straight. Wish you had video on making a sleds for the Craftsman saw since the measurements would the same. Great job on your videos. I plan on making a few projects you mentioned.😊
Thank you, glad you enjoy the videos! As for the sled, I do have plans to make a video regarding that, just takes me a while to clear the schedule for it. On the miter slots, it may seem daunting, but I always recommend cutting off the tabs as they are more of a hindrance than helpful. The fence one is new to me. I think there's a way to adjust the squareness of the stock fence, but it is a good idea to have something attached to the fence as a sacrificial piece when making close cuts
What measurements did you get for the slots after the tabs were removed? I HATE THE TABS!! They make it virtually impossible to cut runners that will actually work!
What are you using for dust collection? I have a Dewalt shop vac that doesn't fit into the dust exhaust. I bought a 2.5 inch adapter but that doesn't fit into the exhaust either.
I have this saw. It’s amazing. The issue I have with it now is that I can’t replace the actual saw blade. It was pre installed outta the box and I can’t take the arbor nut off. Are you able to replace the saw blade pretty easily?
It takes a little force with mine, but I've changed the blade on it twice now without a problem. Have you tried using WD40 or Liquid Wrench on the arbor nut?
I've had this saw for a little over a year now and have considered getting rid of the little tabs in the track so I can make a sled but I've been nervous. How did you do it and how easy was it?
100% reccomend it. Totally changes the use of the saw. I started by just cutting them off with a hacksaw, but changed over to a Dremel rotary tool, much easier and you can clean up the edges after
If you change out the blade you'll be fine to work with hardwoods. Something in the range of 40T has worked well for me. I will say though, the saw may struggle a bit with denser wood like maple and oak, so if you work with a lot of those kinds of wood maybe considered a stronger saw.
As a beginner this saw is ok. For a construction job it will do. For anything else you will be disappointed. I bought one as a beginner but as I got better I realized the saw was holding me back. If I had it to do over again I wouldn't buy this saw. Do yourself a favor and spend the money for a good saw. You will save money in the long run.
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I give this dude credit for steady Camera Action! Regardless if his camera is sitting on Plastic, Cast iron or Aluminum. Bravo! 🤟
Built about 25 decks , 40 patio roofs sometimes with tongue and groove and quite a few pergolas and this was the table saw we used over the past 3 years. The motor finally crapped out on us about 2 months ago. This thing went through the ringer and lasted waaayyy longer than it should have for $200. That said if you have long boards it will likely pop your breaker as it tends to overheat quickly, but if you're taking your time building with this thing it will do perfectly fine.
I've had this table saw for a couple years. I really enjoy it, and I've made some pretty good stuff with it. My biggest (and only real gripe) is the miter gauge that comes with it. The thing is absolute garbage. Loose fit, 90* doesn't = 90* on the gauge, and it wobbles around a degree or two either way while sawing. I've really enjoyed this table saw though, and am watching your vide on building a bench around it since my little garage is becoming a do-it-all garage and still needs to fit my Crown Vic (single car garage, so it's REALLY snug). Welding, wood working, car repair, and general DIY stuff.
Agree with ya on the miter gauge. I've only used it twice. I'd reccomend building miter sled though, as I use it in just about every project and it can be a lot better than the gauge
Great video! I came across your video on making a table for the saw, and said "Hey, that's my saw" I am in complete agreement with your review. I would like to add a few comments. First I am 150% happy with the saw! I spent the last two years rehabbing a 70 year old house. I was in Lowes when I saw this saw was on sale for $169. Considering that the next step up seems to be in the $300 - $400 range and goes up from there, into the thousands. We have to have reasonable expectations. Having an old house, I was constantly ripping wood to make everything fit. Nothing is the same like new construction. Being that it was light weight I was able to move it from floor to floor and set it up in the room I was working in, the stand is more then stable for that purpose. I enjoyed the experience of the carpentry so much that I felt I wanted to try some fine wood working. That is when I noticed some of its limitations. I will be replacing the throat plate for the reasons you mentioned. It also does not lie flat with table. When making a cross cut sled, I realized the problem with the tabs in the runner slots. I also cut them out with an angle grinder. I read this and experienced this for myself, the coating is not even. This is only a problem in the runner slots. My runners were binding on the ends only, so I sanded the sides down in the high spots, as opposed to assuming it was the runner. I made a box jig to use with the single blade, and my first attempt at using it, my results were not as good as I would like. I need to tweak the jig, which is on me. I also purchased a 84 tooth blade, and will have the original blade sharpened or replaced. Also board width with the fence is limiting. There are some tricks that you can do, one by making a larger table for the saw and mounting the saw so the edge of the table is absolutely parallel to the saw blade. I used the side of the table top of the saw and clamped a straight edge on the bottom of the wood to accomplish the wider cut. So for construction, you can't ask for anything more at that price. For fine wood working, we may be pushing this saw to the limits. Since I don't have the room or budget for a more expensive saw, I will make this work.
Thank you! I'm glad to hear you're happy with your saw too! The 70 year old house renovation project sounds fun but definitely challenging. Everything else on the saw sounds about right for what I've seen/heard other people say. One question: any particular reason for the 84T blade?
As for the extra space to operate, I made a larger table on casters for mine, but if space is a limiting factor for you, you should take a look around at some stands people have made with folding wings. Gives you the extra working room when you need it, but can store away when you don't.
@@diywithry I talked to someone who has done cabnet making and he suggested an 80 tooth blade for the finer work. The 70 year old house was fun, but I am glad I am finished. I lived in the house all through the rehab. It is nice not living in the dust, and having more free time for the other things I like to do. Part of the fun is to come up with solutions to the challenges.
I look at several videos and take what works for me and leave what doesn't. I am just going to scale it down to size I have. I want it big enough so, I have room for my shop vac to sit under the table, and add an power strip so, when I move it to a space where I can work (my drive way right outside my garage) I move the whole thing and I need just one extension cord. I agree with you about adding the fold up wings. I will custom design it. but I have learned many great ideas and techniques from you and other craftsmen who are willing to share on RUclips. Thank You!
thanks for the heads-up! Shopping around...black friday.
Thanks for putting this together
I picked up this saw used today and will probably design some runners for 3d print to fit rhe t slots instead of cutting thrm off.. I'll fasten the runners to a crosscut sled.
I have this table saw. I like it and I agree on all the cons you mentioned. I would like to make a sleds for this saw but don’t know how to go about making runners(slides)due to the tabs on the mitre slots. I’m afraid to saw off the tab;afraid I might mess it up. I also seem to have trouble cutting wood square to the fence. I had been using a 1”x1”x3’ aluminum bar taped to the l wood to cut straight. Wish you had video on making a sleds for the Craftsman saw since the measurements would the same. Great job on your videos. I plan on making a few projects you mentioned.😊
Thank you, glad you enjoy the videos! As for the sled, I do have plans to make a video regarding that, just takes me a while to clear the schedule for it. On the miter slots, it may seem daunting, but I always recommend cutting off the tabs as they are more of a hindrance than helpful. The fence one is new to me. I think there's a way to adjust the squareness of the stock fence, but it is a good idea to have something attached to the fence as a sacrificial piece when making close cuts
What measurements did you get for the slots after the tabs were removed? I HATE THE TABS!! They make it virtually impossible to cut runners that will actually work!
What do you recommend instead?
Has anyone out there made a crosscut sled for this saw and how did you make the runner with the taps on the miter slot??
What are you using for dust collection? I have a Dewalt shop vac that doesn't fit into the dust exhaust. I bought a 2.5 inch adapter but that doesn't fit into the exhaust either.
Rigid shop vac hooked up to a Dustopper. For the connection between the saw and the dust collection, I've got a 2.5 flex hose clamped on over the port
My setup also has 2.5 inch flex hose. It's a good tight fit.
Lol thank you for leaving in the bird 🤣
And the plane that he didn't hear while recording.😂😂
I have this saw. It’s amazing. The issue I have with it now is that I can’t replace the actual saw blade. It was pre installed outta the box and I can’t take the arbor nut off. Are you able to replace the saw blade pretty easily?
It takes a little force with mine, but I've changed the blade on it twice now without a problem. Have you tried using WD40 or Liquid Wrench on the arbor nut?
Just add elbow grease.
I've had this saw for a little over a year now and have considered getting rid of the little tabs in the track so I can make a sled but I've been nervous. How did you do it and how easy was it?
100% reccomend it. Totally changes the use of the saw. I started by just cutting them off with a hacksaw, but changed over to a Dremel rotary tool, much easier and you can clean up the edges after
I'm really thinking of getting this table saw. One question: how does it do with hard wood? Does it struggle with ripping hard wood?
If you change out the blade you'll be fine to work with hardwoods. Something in the range of 40T has worked well for me. I will say though, the saw may struggle a bit with denser wood like maple and oak, so if you work with a lot of those kinds of wood maybe considered a stronger saw.
@@diywithry Thanks. I subscribed. Looking forward to more from you
I picked it up for $65 and for that price, it's mint. Of course there's better, but there's a heck of a lot worse for what you pay.
It’s $209 of course there is better but much more expensive, talk about what it has for the price.
The plate is what drives me nuts on that saw. I really need to buy or make a zero clearance plate. It's such cheap thin plastic and bends too easily
?? Model number anywhere?
CMXETAX69434502
Felt too clunky to say out loud
As a beginner this saw is ok. For a construction job it will do. For anything else you will be disappointed. I bought one as a beginner but as I got better I realized the saw was holding me back. If I had it to do over again I wouldn't buy this saw. Do yourself a favor and spend the money for a good saw. You will save money in the long run.
Too much BS, no good instruction. Get to the point.