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    CRAFTSMAN 10-in Carbide-Tipped Blade 15-Amp Table Saw $159

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    Lowe's has the CRAFTSMAN 10-in Carbide-Tipped Blade 15-Amp Table Saw (CMXETAX69434502) on sale for $159. Shipping is free, otherwise select free curbside pickup where available.

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    Lowe's has the CRAFTSMAN 10-in Carbide-Tipped Blade 15-Amp Table Saw (CMXETAX69434502) on sale for $159. Shipping is free, otherwise select free curbside pickup where available.

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    https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMA...1001071462
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    over 4 years ago
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    over 4 years ago
    poorgrad
    over 4 years ago
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    Quote from DonV1962 :
    Stay away. This is not a deal. Get a saw that has some user base. This will be produced for only a short period of time out of some who knows where Chinese factory and they will all end up in a landfill shortly. There is not even a product page for this thing on the web, what kind of support do you think you will get?

    A general word of warning on this saw but that goes for just about any Craftsman branded product. If something breaks or you want some part or accessory you are on your own. Parts are often not even available and/or you you will pay through the nose for them if they are. Craftsman also has a cruel and horrible way of making things proprietary when there is no need. Want an aftermarket miter gauge hold down or feather-board you are screwed, you won't find one to fit. They make it proprietary and then don't even have sense enough to make parts available for those that were unlucky enough to purchase.

    Really not much of deal when a similar Ryobi only runs $189 regular price. If you are in desperate need for something for casual that or the 8 1/4" Ryobi table saw for $119 will probably function as well as this one and at least you will have a little more chance of being able to get a part. They at least have product pages support and parts available.

    Don' t get me wrong,I'm not trying to be tool snob here and actually used a similar cheap and quirky Skil branded saw when I first took to woodworking. But will say that a cheap saw is not just irritating it is also dangerous. Fences and gauges that may or wiggle during a cut can add up to catastrophe. It also takes much of the joy and fun out of woodworking. Day of fiddling with trying to get a good cut is not a day of getting something done and is no fun.
    How does this compare to something like the Ryobi rts22 which goes down to $120 refurb sometimes?
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    over 4 years ago
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    over 4 years ago
    DonV1962
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    Quote from poorgrad :
    How does this compare to something like the Ryobi rts22 which goes down to $120 refurb sometimes?
    I can't make any head to head comparisons but have just found any and all saws similar saws that I have used a pain to work with. The tolerances are just not there and it is either one thing or another that will be irritating you. Here is a review I think sums up just about all these low end saws.
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    I didn't expect much for under $300, but a $40 Skilsaw and a yardstick are a better investment and you'll get better, squarer cuts. There is NOTHING to love about this thing. • The rail fence is insecure. • The rail fence rule is useless and not adjustable so you have to measure manually. • There's only a right side mitre slot • The mitre slot is so wide that the miter gauge wiggles almost 1/8 inch. • The miter gauge catches on edge of the table if it's not 3/4 the way in to start, so about the widest you can cut is 6 or 7 inches. • The mitre gauge screw will not tighten securely so it slips often. • The blade angle adjustment is a lock lever and then you swing the whole motor assemble manually to some angle that is hopefully somewhere near what you wanted (the gauge is uselessly inaccurate and suffers from huge parallax anyway). So disappointed in this. Forget accurate cuts. Forget square cuts. I have a lot of Ryobi tools I love but this thing is complete junk.
    Personally I'd shell for the Dewalt portable saw. It's powerful I have found that to be about the best you can get. It may have it's other quirks that irritate when trying to crosscut but the rip fence is of a great design that is easy to adjust and stays square to the blade. Ripping is where table saws shine and it at least does that well.
    over 4 years ago
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    over 4 years ago
    GreenJoke918
    over 4 years ago
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    A lot of hate on this table saw, as mentioned yesterday I got one! I have used the cheap Ryobi for many non precision projects (ripping laminate, siding, exterior trim, interior trim, all paintable) Will definitely update once i get a chance to use it. I am a little worried about the possible tippiness of the folding legs but there are lots of ways to mitigate that.

    Can't imagine this is much different or worse quality from the cheap Ryobi or Chicago electric option, but we shall see!
    over 4 years ago
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    over 4 years ago
    SlickSnake1428
    over 4 years ago
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    Quote from GreenJoke918 :
    A lot of hate on this table saw, as mentioned yesterday I got one! I have used the cheap Ryobi for many non precision projects (ripping laminate, siding, exterior trim, interior trim, all paintable) Will definitely update once i get a chance to use it. I am a little worried about the possible tippiness of the folding legs but there are lots of ways to mitigate that.

    Can't imagine this is much different or worse quality from the cheap Ryobi or Chicago electric option, but we shall see!
    I've had mine for a little over a week now and used it a few times. I haven't noticed any tippiness nor has it been as inaccurate as others would make ti seem. My fence is square, the saw blade came properly aligned, the only thing that is kind of bad is the miter gauge but it isn't any worse than the similar Ryobi.

    The only valid concern I've heard in this thread is the proprietary parts which I can't speak to but for $150 I'll just buy a new saw if something critical breaks.

    over 4 years ago
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    over 4 years ago
    GreyWing1772
    over 4 years ago
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    Quote from mcweb :
    The Kobalt goes on sale a couple of times a year, if you can wait. $179-$200. Setup an alert. It's better IMO. Better stand for sure.

    https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-1...1000875372 [lowes.com]
    That's been discontinued and they have a newer model now that's a bit pricier. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-1...1001072040
    I'm personally waiting for more DeWalt Memorial Day sales. They're more expensive than other brands but in general the quality more than makes up for the price tag.
    over 4 years ago
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    over 4 years ago
    MrPierce
    over 4 years ago
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    I have this saw. Picked up a little while back. It cuts straight and meets all my expectations for a sub $200 saw.
    Mainly used for ripping plywood with it. If ripping 4 x 8 sheets I'd suggest bolting or camping it to a table.
    I will say that the slots for the miter gauge are tabbed, which may inhibit you from using your own rails for sleds. There is some play in the miter gauge.
    It's a fine choice for someone budget oriented or someone entering the woodworking hobby.
    This replaced a black Friday special I picked up last year, it was a very nice improvement.
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    DonV1962
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    Quote from GreenJoke918 :
    A lot of hate on this table saw, as mentioned yesterday I got one! I have used the cheap Ryobi for many non precision projects (ripping laminate, siding, exterior trim, interior trim, all paintable) Will definitely update once i get a chance to use it. I am a little worried about the possible tippiness of the folding legs but there are lots of ways to mitigate that.

    Can't imagine this is much different or worse quality from the cheap Ryobi or Chicago electric option, but we shall see!
    Not trying to hate but just want everyone to be aware of what they are getting and aware of the limitations and annoyances. I suspect you are correct and it will be about the same as other low end saws and that was the only point I was trying to make. I started woodworking with a low end saw and managed to make some decent projects with it but sure was glad to see it go as my projects and needs increased and I realized how limiting it was. There is just much you can't do when you don't even have a decent miter slot or rip fence that will move on you. Picked up a used Rigid shop saw on a mobile base for $300 and comparing the value between that and a $140 cheap clunker I had wish I had just looked for a decent saw originally. Spent half as much for something that had way less value then my $300 purchase.

    Still think no deal and if you do want a low end saw or maybe even a quite better one your local Craigslist might be the ticket. In my area there are quite few listings and saws of this caliber can sometimes be found free or be had for about $50. One listing has two Ryobis table saws and a Sears miter saw for $200. They are the type of products that don't hold value and end up stuck in someones garage and can be had very cheap. You are basically buying with not much or any warranty anyway get in after the retail markup for a deal.

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