Budget vs Professional Table Saw | What’s the Difference??

Thanks for sharing the difference. Love the efficiency comparison.

you can buy a powermatic 66 or older delta unisaw for around $1000, they are American made, far better built and more accurate than anything made today overseas. I see no advantage in a saw stop, if you use the machine properly and safely you shouldn't have an issue and need the brake, which Btw does trigger sometimes unexpectedly with various materials and will cost you a new cartridge and a new blade. and if you use good blades that could be $150 right there

I don't think that this is a fair comparison between these two saws. The Ridgid is a contractor type saw and the Saw Stop is a professional cabinet saw. Of course everything's going to be better on the Saw Stop, it's a 3k dollar Saw with double the hp motor vs a $700 Saw with a 1 1/2 hp motor. No comparison. This should be compared to a Saw of its equal, both saws actually. Also I think Bosch was the first to come out with the blade brake system. For some reason they didn't stick with it. Maybe because it was crazy expensive at the time. Anyway I like your videos. Keep up the good work.

Ive got the Craftsman model of the same Ridgid saw but its got an aftermarket ShopFox fence instead of the stock fence. I bought it for $200 used and its been a pretty good saw. I couldnt even put a SawStop in my current shop, but once I have a new shop, a new saw will soon follow.

II will keep my Rigid over that extortionate p.o.s. any day. Average woodworkers can't afford the overpriced overhyped p.o.s.

Nice review, so much so that I subscribed. I'm building a workshop in my new home 16'x32' and plan on putting a sawstop in the shop. Why did you decide to go with the 3 hp 220 v saw? Also, where would you suggest I put the plug in for the saw, on the wall or in the floor?

Is the ridged a 3 hp? If it’s not that is like comparing my Lamborghini to a a corvair ?

Isn’t it funny how spending 4k can change your opinion ??

Comparing a 700.00 saw against a 3,600.00 saw yes there will be many better features

Nice review. I have the Harvey Alpha table saw and the sawstop and Alpha seem eerily related. Almost like they are made in the same factory. How's that Laguna JX8 working for you? I am looking for a jointer, but am finding no front runners.

Bought the exact SawStop PCS 5 months ago. Loving it! Are you still happy with your Laguna planer? Is it a 16" or 30"?

Can you link us to the table legs you have on the outfeed table?

Great saw enjoy it

Comparing a $500 Ridgid to a $3800 Sawstop with upgrades doesnt seem fair man... sure its a much better saw.

Cabinet saw: motor and saw is attached to cabinet. Table Saw: motor and saw are attached to table. Cabinet is far easier to adjust. When accuracy and adjustability are the top priority, its a no brainer.

Fine job!

That Sawstop is like 8 feet wide! Much saw envy…

Bought a SawStop 2 years ago, PCS model. Replaced a Bosch job site saw. Sales guy from Woodcraft asked me, "what's a finger worth"? I was sold.

thank you Good jib on vido

I've had the Rigid RG4512 for about 3 years and for my hobbyist level of work, its a great saw especially for the price. I've cut 8 quarter hard maple and never had it bog down or leave burns. Is yours 120v or 220v? Also mine does not have the issue with the cast iron top that yours does, mine is dead on flat! I got lucky!

Great video comparison, I have the same Ridgid table saw. As I DIYer and hobby woodworker I have found the Ridgid saw to be sufficient. Obviously, I'd love the Saw Stop or any number of other table saws. In my case does the cost justify the purchase. For anyone who uses it to make a living I totally agree. For the average guy, if you can afford it, I say get the saw and whatever other tools you like. Plus, the safety features are priceless.

What’s the same! 🙈

I had the same Rigid saw for a few years before upgrading to the saw stop. It is an excellent entry level saw. You can add jigs and put a sleeve on the fence for added height. If I recall the arbor length was shorter than most saws and it would not accommodate a full 3/4in dado stack. I added plywood between the legs to encase the motor and the dust collection was not too shabby.

Here is my question , If the Orange saw was soooooo bad , Why did you not return it to where you bought it from ? It must have been good enough at some point ? Just wondering .

Going from that Rigid saw to a sawstop is definitely in my plans for the future. Once I get my student loans paid off then maybe I can go into debt for a nice table saw.

I wonder if ppl understand the meaning of the word "budget". As a DIYer and hobbyist even the RIDGID is out of budget for me.

No way to compare the Ridgid saw (749.00) to the Saw Stop (3582.00) thats like trying to compare a Rolls Roice to a Hundi Sonata..................

I have exactly the same on my right thumb from a similar bite! Was yours back of blade contact?

I have always been impressed by the results you've gotten from all your projects using the Ridgid saw. I have the same model, R4512, and while it's not the Cadillac of table saws, I'm glad I got it over a contractor saw when I finally had the money to buy a table saw. It was a sad day when I learned that you had gone over to the dark side, lol. It's a given that the PCS is a superior saw when compared to the R4512, but you have proven that you don't need a $3000 saw to get good results.

no offence but you're comparing a Ford Focus to a Bentley continental GTC Range. You get what you pay for.

Really not a fair comparison at all 500.00 compared to 3600.00

Given that the Sawstop requires half the rotations to raise the blade, it makes me wonder about how hard it is to 'dial in' an exact height?

Is the fence accurate? Some reviews I've seen say the fence jumps when clamping.

for the algo

I got punched in the face by the price of the Saw Stop and decided to buy the Rigid. NO regrets. None

Your comparing a beast to a toy
I would even look at a rigid

Love your comparison video. I've got the R4512 as well and saving for the SawStop in the Spring, hopefully.
Question. Did you stand up the cabinet by yourself? I've heard that this is the hardest (heaviest) part of the setup.

I own the same Ridgid table saw for over 8 years I have build many kitchen cabinets with it, I haven’t have any problems with the saw. It is obvious that the Ridgid table saw it’s a entry level saw but you can still make any type of wood working job of project with the Ridgid table saw.

Nice, unbiased comparison--lots of really good points to help folks decide how to spend their hard-earned dollars. Thanks.

By the way that thumb injury looks very familiar. Same reason I made the switch to SawStop.

Thank you for making this comparison video. Well done!

Prob get a harvey over a saw stop.

This is not apples to apples. A 3 1/2 HP vs maybe a 3/4 HP. I have a Sawstop PCS and a Delta contractor saw they don't even come close.!!!!!!!! I don't know why YTers put content like this on YT..

Bro am Samuel from Ghana can you bless me with the Rigid ..

I have a Ridgid contractor with the folding, rolling stand. Paid about $200 6 or so years ago. There were many issues with it; some are not correctable like the table top not being completely flat and the fence is not perpendicular (vertically) to the top. Just a couple of months ago is when found out about the fence; never thought about checking that. Made some corrections to the fence to get it close to 90* and went over the saw again. While not perfect, it has never cut this good. I was going thru saw blades. Now I have an 24 tooth bland on it instead of a 40 and it cuts fast. A cabinet saw is something I plan to get at some point.

I have the newer version of that Ridgid, and it is a great saw if you don't require a flat top or wings. Trying to offload it.

The Sawstop is both awesome and a little annoying. I’m missing out on several blades I’d like to try simply because of the infamous “shoulders” that they frown upon. I’m to the point where I’m going to ignore their advice.

I had the same bite taken off my right thumb