There is a good tool discussion group at Wood magazine, www.woodmagazine.com. If I recall correctly, within thier limitations the DeWalt and Ryobi are both OK saws. Generally, the tabletop saws arent as accurate or as powerful as the contractor and cabinet saws. If the budget permits, you'd be happier with a contractors saw. Jet is a good one, Delta a little more money. I have read good things about the new Ridgid that home d'pot sells.

> I want to buy a table saw so I can cut my own strips and do other
> woodworking. I am wondering if anyone has any experience (good or bad)
> with either of these saws I am debating on.

> I am thinking about the Dewalt DW744 and the Ryobi BT3000SX. The Dewalt
> ($460 at costco) has the rack and pinion fence and appears to be a better
> quality saw but has less features. The Ryobi has a stand with it, a place
> to attach a router, and the whole left side of the table slides when
> cutting. The ryobi is about $400 everywhere I look.

> Thanks in advance.