My workshop needs a table saw.
425 sq ft workspace, roughly 20x20 dimensions. One wall dedicated to reloading tools. One wall dedicated to tool storage and a mid-sized workbench. Table saw will go in the middle of the floor, oriented in such a way that an 8x4 sheet of plywood can pass completely through it if needed.
I'm looking for something that doesn't suck, so little Ryobi worksite junk need not apply. I want stability for making good cuts for quality furniture and the like. A quality fence on it that I can count on to be a true 90 degrees when locked down. Don't want a folding or rolling stand, though something with raise-able casters so I can move it if needed (small workspace) would be welcome. Need to be able to accept neato toys like tenon jigs and dado blades.
What table saws does APS own and recommend?
Looking at Home Depot stuff, they have 3 from "Steel City" (a brand I've never heard of) and 1 Rigid that seem to fit my bill, more or less. I'd love to blow crazy money on a Delta or similar grade stationary table saw, but I just don't have the fundage. I'm hoping to get out of this for $600, but for a killer deal I'll stretch to 8 or 900 for something that is truly worth the added expense.
Most people tend to turn their nose up at Rigid stuff, but I have several of their tools that have been very enjoyable to own and use over the last 5 years. Cordless and corded drills, air nail gun, compound miter saw. All good stuff.