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   RickL | Feb 12, 2007 09:17pm | #1

   I think you should ask at breaktime...more a carpenter question than a furniture making question. Probably a ton of info in the archives already.

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   gwsaltspring | Feb 13, 2007 12:15am | #2

   I went with the Bosch. Though both have pros and cons.

   Greg

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   nikkiwood | Feb 13, 2007 02:02am | #3

   I have the Bosch, and it's a great portable saw. I understand they are coming along with a new model which will be available in a couple of months. Apparently, it will move the bar up several notches.

   Ridgid has its fans.

   makita has made portables since forever, but they came out with a 10" saw maybe a year ago, to compete directly with the Bosch, and it is very nice.

   I would wait for the new Bosch before making any decision.

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   InMyOpinion | Feb 13, 2007 03:35am | #4

   I had the 4000 and upgraded to a cast iron table saw. The 4000 is a great saw. I thought it was unfortunate that there is not a T-slot . . . whereas the new Makita table top is T-slotted. Bosch offers a precision tool with an extraordinary stand. jc

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   Vic Damone | Feb 18, 2007 10:16pm | #5

   I've got the Ridgid and no experience with the Bosch.

   At the time of my purchase the Ridgid had what seemed to be the best transportation stand. The fact is opening the first set of legs is a breeze. Reaching down sort of under the table to grab the handle to lift the weight of the saw and engaging the wheel side of the saw is awkward. While it's a sturdy stand, compared to the gas assisted one touch Delta stand I use for the chop saw, the Ridgid could use an upgrade.

   The fence locks at both ends of the table and works fine for what it is. Connected to a shop vac sawdust still leaks from underneath the saw but the majority is extracted.

   I found switching to a thin kerf blade helps the otherwise satisfactory power when ripping hardwoods.

   I was forced to liquidate my shop due to a move and current lack of space. I found living without the ability to rip a piece of wood unacceptable so the this type of saw fits the bill.
   You'll be able to make some impressive cuts with these little saws but at some point the size of work and/or the hardness of stock will limit their abilities to operate safely.

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   xmike | Feb 19, 2007 05:45am | #6

   I have the TS2400 and like it, but would opt for the larger contractor's saw if I had it to do over again, just to get the larger table size.  The TS2400 is truly "portable", but the contractor's saw is more in the "movable" category.

   One down side with the TS2400 is that it's simply the loudest darn saw that I've ever been near.  Not the blade - the motor.

   Mike D