Table Saw Advice

Sorry if this is not allowed, I did a quick search but felt like I was piecing together some incomplete information. I'm in Canada, in case that's relevant too. I'll start by saying that long term (say 10 years) I'd love to have a proper table saw table setup, with a mitre saw able to be flipped underneath, and wheels to roll it out of the way. For the time being though, I just need a practical solution for my needs. I have a few projects planned including building some cabinets for the mudroom, bathroom, and laundry room, and depending how that pans out I'd love to make all new cabinets for the kitchen. Currently, I have a 15 amp, 10 inch Ridgid mitre saw without a stand, and for other small projects I've done I've made do with my cordless circular saw or I've borrowed a table saw. I also have a detached, unheated garage with a dirt floor, which I will eventually pour concrete for, but don't have plans to keep heated. My questions: Should I keep and use a table saw in an unheated garage with a dirt floor? If not, many of these other questions are pointless. Should I buy a saw with a rolling stand? If I should keep it in the house it's automatically a yes, but if the garage is no issue I'll be building a basic table sooner than later. Is there a particular brand or type you recommend? I'd like to keep it long term, but it would solely be for personal use for occasional home projects, so I want a good one but I don't need the best of the best by any stretch. I tend to lean toward Ridgid for their Service Agreement, but since I want a corded saw there's no need for consistency. Any other recommendations that I might not be considering? Thanks in advance. submitted by /u/NewfieGoose [link] [comments]

Apr 29, 2025 - 14:06

Sorry if this is not allowed, I did a quick search but felt like I was piecing together some incomplete information. I'm in Canada, in case that's relevant too.

I'll start by saying that long term (say 10 years) I'd love to have a proper table saw table setup, with a mitre saw able to be flipped underneath, and wheels to roll it out of the way. For the time being though, I just need a practical solution for my needs.

I have a few projects planned including building some cabinets for the mudroom, bathroom, and laundry room, and depending how that pans out I'd love to make all new cabinets for the kitchen.

Currently, I have a 15 amp, 10 inch Ridgid mitre saw without a stand, and for other small projects I've done I've made do with my cordless circular saw or I've borrowed a table saw. I also have a detached, unheated garage with a dirt floor, which I will eventually pour concrete for, but don't have plans to keep heated.

My questions:

Should I keep and use a table saw in an unheated garage with a dirt floor? If not, many of these other questions are pointless.
Should I buy a saw with a rolling stand? If I should keep it in the house it's automatically a yes, but if the garage is no issue I'll be building a basic table sooner than later.
Is there a particular brand or type you recommend? I'd like to keep it long term, but it would solely be for personal use for occasional home projects, so I want a good one but I don't need the best of the best by any stretch. I tend to lean toward Ridgid for their Service Agreement, but since I want a corded saw there's no need for consistency.
Any other recommendations that I might not be considering?

Thanks in advance.

submitted by /u/NewfieGoose
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