I went through the same decision about 6 months ago. Finally went with the Ryobi because of the added features. Mainly the router/jig saw table attachment and the dust collection. If you will be doing cove/bead strips you will need a router table.

The only problem I have had with the saw is the base is a little too light. I had to stick a few 5 gallon paint buckets in the base to keep the saw from tipping when I was pushing wood through.

With the router attachment, I had to replace the boards on the add-on router fence. The ones in the kit were not nearly straight and way too short.

Once the strips were done and I started building my boat I have been using the saw as a sanding center. I clamped my belt sander to the mitre fence and use it to make scarf joints, etc.

I also purchased the casters for the base. These help tremendously when I have to move the saw around the shop which I do often.

Scott

> 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.