UPDATE: Sale price is now $269 which brings the price down to $236.72 with 12% rebate through December 25 factored in.
Didn't see this posted yet, but same saw is listed on sale direct from Rikon for $499.99. Regular price at Menards is $337, on sale for $302, and 11% rebate brings price down to $269. Shipping to store is FREE.
Highlights:
Right hand rip capacity of 28"
Built in rear table extension to support longer materials
Built in wheels
Variable speeds (2000-4200RPM)
Rack and pinion fence and blade lift
Supports up to a 13/16" dado
I don't have this particular saw, so I can't speak to its performance or accuracy, but it looks to be a clone of the Dewalt 7491 saw for less than half the price.
https://www.menards.com/main/p-16...723944.htm
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For those who don't know, a Menards Rebate is a "merchandise credit check" that is valid in-store only and not redeemable for cash. You could probably sell it online at a slightly reduced rate though since the credit never expires.
Simply put: If you don't have a Menards near you, this deal is likely not for you.
https://www.homedepot.c
The WEN saw doesn't look like having variable speed and stand is not included.
If I had a Menard's near me I'd probably buy it, given my dissatisfaction with the saws I cheaped out on by buying used. Hoping this sale spreads and maybe turns up on Amazon next.
If I had a Menard's near me I'd probably buy it, given my dissatisfaction with the saws I cheaped out on by buying used. Hoping this sale spreads and maybe turns up on Amazon next.
That and the little outfeed might make a reasonable upgrade from my DeWalt version that can't run a dado
That and the little outfeed might make a reasonable upgrade from my DeWalt version that can't run a dado
I don't see that Rikon sells a dado plate insert for it currently though, so you'll want to call their customer service or you might be waiting a bit to get one or out of luck on any easy solution.
I don't see that Rikon sells a dado plate insert for it currently though, so you'll want to call their customer service or you might be waiting a bit to get one or out of luck on any easy solution.
I tried looking for reviews or at least some info. I have a hunch this saw is also rebranded as the Oliver 10010. Woodcraft seems to sell both this Rikon and the Oliver. They appear identical at least at first glance.
Rikon 11-600S [woodcraft.com]
Oliver 10010 [woodcraft.com]
Oliver sells a Dado insert for the 10010 but it's $90 LINK [olivermachinery.net]
The Oliver isn't widely reviewed but I did find this one. [toolboxbuzz.com]
Comments on that review mention this might also be rebranded as the Grizzly G0869 without stand or G0870 with stand. That model has a fair amount of reviews - Manufacturer [grizzly.com] or at Home Depot [homedepot.com]. It seems it doesn't include the bundled sanding disc and only has a 1 year warranty.
And Grizzly sells a Dado insert for it that appears identical, and it's only $31. LINK [grizzly.com]
I had never heard of any of these brands until seeing this post and digging around. It seems Oliver focuses on "woodshop-quality" tools, so it stands to reason that if they wanted to get a 10" jobsite saw on the market (a very popular market) that they would do a rebrand.
But one probably shouldn't discount the possibility that they aren't identical but only share some parts, like the shell, exterior, etc. E.G. the WEN saw linked above from HD also appears identical but has differnent specs listed for the motor (higher 4800 RPM but not variable speed).
I am out of my element here but do you think, of all the parts, the motor is probably one that would be reasonably likely to vary beween rebrands/production runs? Seems feasible to me.
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I tried looking for reviews or at least some info. I have a hunch this saw is also rebranded as the Oliver 10010. Woodcraft seems to sell both this Rikon and the Oliver. They appear identical at least at first glance.
Rikon 11-600S [woodcraft.com]
Oliver 10010 [woodcraft.com]
Oliver sells a Dado insert for the 10010 but it's $90 LINK [olivermachinery.net]
The Oliver isn't widely reviewed but I did find this one. [toolboxbuzz.com]
Comments on that review mention this might also be rebranded as the Grizzly G0869 without stand or G0870 with stand. That model has a fair amount of reviews - Manufacturer [grizzly.com] or at Home Depot [homedepot.com]. It seems it doesn't include the bundled sanding disc and only has a 1 year warranty.
And Grizzly sells a Dado insert for it that appears identical, and it's only $31. LINK [grizzly.com]
I had never heard of any of these brands until seeing this post and digging around. It seems Oliver focuses on "woodshop-quality" tools, so it stands to reason that if they wanted to get a 10" jobsite saw on the market (a very popular market) that they would do a rebrand.
But one probably shouldn't discount the possibility that they aren't identical but only share some parts, like the shell, exterior, etc. E.G. the WEN saw linked above from HD also appears identical but has differnent specs listed for the motor (higher 4800 RPM but not variable speed).
I am out of my element here but do you think, of all the parts, the motor is probably one that would be reasonably likely to vary beween rebrands/production runs? Seems feasible to me.
Another possibility is just the overall tolerances of the saw: a tool with tolerances out of spec for one brand's badge may be perfectly acceptable for another brand owned by the same company (think DeWalt vs. Black and Decker). That way they still have a tool to sell and aren't just scrapping entire production runs because they're all out of tolerance by 0.030".
Sometimes it's a material thing too—color of the cabinet, whether it is plastic or metal, material of the table, etc. but I would think that would drive price to a lesser extent since those costs are basically fixed.