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Re: Tools: Ryobi BTS21 table saw
By:DaveS
Date: 6/23/2008, 10:21 am
In Response To: Tools: Ryobi BTS21 table saw (Bill Hamm)

: Anyone use this saw?

: I've got an older Craftsman table saw that works fine, but it's too big for
: the current shop, really in the way (ok I've got too much stuff ). I've
: been looking at this portable saw that can go away easily when not in use.
: Any opinions? Not for heavy use btw, mostly just ripping strips etc.

: Bill H.

I used this saw to rip strips last fall. It was tough to get it set up as i wanted it, but once things were correct it did a decent job. Not the most powerful but with soft wood like cedar if went alright.

The differences are, mine is about 4-5 years old, might have many changes to the saw in this time. Plus, I don't have the fold up contraption that comes with it. I built a stand with a table extension that I put on sawhorses which is the only way for cutting plywood, but my setup is hardly a "go away easy" thing.

Hope this helps

Messages In This Thread

Tools: Ryobi BTS21 table saw
Bill Hamm -- 6/23/2008, 1:51 am
Re: Tools: Ryobi BTS21 table saw
John Eberly -- 6/24/2008, 1:16 pm
Re: Tools: Ryobi BTS21 table saw
Bill Hamm -- 6/25/2008, 1:34 am
Re: Tools: Ryobi BTS21 table saw
Don Lucas -- 6/23/2008, 10:25 am
Re: Tools: Ryobi BTS21 table saw
DaveS -- 6/23/2008, 10:21 am
Re: Tools: Ryobi BTS21 table saw
Mike Bielski -- 6/23/2008, 8:12 am
Re: Tools: Ryobi BTS21 table saw
Bill Hamm -- 6/23/2008, 9:26 am