Power Tools Reviews
Makita 2703 15 Amp 10-Inch Benchtop Table Saw
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 A got to have tool In addition to a general contracting (remodel and restoration) I do intricate detailed finish carpentry. I've owned this tool for at least five years now and like Timex - It takes a lickin and keps on tickin. But paired with the Rousseau 2700XLK 3 Piece Table Saw Stand System, this saw becomes a truly professional work station. Since initial set-up no adjustments have been required - just drop it in the hole and it is dead on. It will produce < 1/16 veneer off an eight inch board (flipping the board) with out a burn and that's after ripping 80 ft. of cement board at a 45 miter. I've seen trimmers and framers blown away in unbelief. On the serious side: the brake, the power, the Rousseau fence and the ease of mobility are the pluses. Also, drop a bag under it and hook up a vac. and it's about 97% dust free (as long as your not running MDF). Blade changes are a snap as long as you don't forget the Mikita supplied tools. Makita makes a 1/2 inch dado for this saw that is reasonibly priced if you are in to such. There is that one con that you'll read about in any review. If I have to do a cross cut I use a framing square or run a line. I trashed that miter thing a log time ago.  Great product at an unbelievable price I bought the table saw for my husband for his birthday and he loves it. He's a carpenter and uses it daily. For me the price was the best. I saved alot of money using Amazon.com Dependable Workhorse If you want a reasonably priced portable table saw that will not break your back, and keep on working, this is a good choice. This is my second Makita benchtop table saw. The first one never quit working, but the motor started to get weaker, the push button safety was missing and the plastic base was broken in a few places (from years of throwing into the back of my pickup). I used my first one to trim out homes (10 years partime basis). When I decided to remodel my home you know it was an excuse to buy all new power tools. I did not want to pay $500+ for a contractor grade saw, I have a weary back, and I did not want a saw with a lot of nuts and bolts that fall out every time you use it. If your looking for a lower priced table saw that is dependable and light this saw is for you. If your a contractor look elsewhere. The saw table could be bigger, and the saw more quiet (I'm sure I have some hearing loss due to this saw) but few are lighter. This saw is great if you have back problems and trouble lifting. I found this saw to be much better then the low price Delta's or cheaper big box store table saws. Large sheets of plywood are difficult to cut, as is a door bottom or side if not assisted. If you have to do a lot of this buy a saw with a larger saw table. If you keep a good quality, sharp blade on this saw it will outlast you, or at least your desire to keep doing this stuff. This saw will definitely layer your work area with saw dust. You need to wear a mask if you have long cuts, especially if sawing particle board shelving.  terrible saw this saw is good for nothing except maybe ripping rough framming material too small for ply (easily tipped over) fence useless (very difficult to square with blade) weak motor arbor too short BUY A BOSCH | |||||||||
