Harbor Freight Table Saw vs Ryobi Portable Table Saw
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2024
- Maybe you have narrowed your search for a table saw down to the Harbor Freight and Ryobi Brands. If so, then I think you will find this video very helpful as we take an in-depth feature by feature comparison and under the hood look at the Harbor Freight Chicago Electric and the Ryobi RTS21G 10" table Saws. While the Harbor Freight model numbers have changes most of the features we will be looking at remain basically the same. I hope you find this video useful. If so, please press like and share with your friends. I will be coming out with more videos soon so be sure to subscribe. Thanks for watching and good luck on your projects.
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** DeWalt DW745 10-Inch Compact Job-Site Table Saw
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The first thing we all want to know-is the fence square to the blade or can it easily be squared to it. Then-does it cut straight edges consistently and easily? If yes to both then tell us about features. If no to either question it fails.
Sarah Watson The fence on both of these two saws are more difficult to align to the blade then either the Dewalt, Ryobi, Ridgid, or Bosch I have reviewed. This video ill give you some additional insights into these saws.
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The Harbor Freight is the Old Skil 3400. I have one since ‘88.
A good not great saw. But it gets the job done. I recently mounted mine on a large shop workstation. Currently with table saw and DeWalt 10” compound miter station that hides.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Cheers!
Thanks. I am considering starting a woodworking shop. I have always loved working with wood, I just never had my own place or tools to do it! I was considering the Harbor Freight table saw, but I might wait and purchase something a little better...still not sure.
Hey Jay. The HF saw is limited in terms of ripping capacity as well as somewhat difficult in making accurate cuts. This video will give you a better idea of the differences in these saws: th-cam.com/video/ZM0Y6tnSJh4/w-d-xo.html
My personal preference is the RIDGID R45171 because of the fence and Life Time Service Agreement.
Thanks for stopping by and posting your question.
So how did your endeavor of woodworking go, did you end up buying any of these tools???
@@marlonestrella8105 I actually went with a DeWalt job site saw and my woodworking journey has been fun. Take a look at my latest video.
Just bought the Ryobi and for the price its a steal!
Congratulations on your new table saw!
Thanks! I once had a cheap table saw which cut straight as an arrow. I don’t do long rips so three or four feet is about typical. For a short time I had access to an expensive Delta three phase table saw which used a 16 inch blade. That thing would breeze through a 4 x 4 as fast as you could shove it. I am in the market for a small table saw so this is very helpful.
Sarah Watson Yes, a delta with a 16 inch blade would cut through a 4x4 like a blow torch through butter. Too bad we can't find that in a small table saw :-)
Excellent review. If I had to choose between the two, I would go with the Ryobi. However with that said, it would probably be better to save your pennies, cash in your aluminum cans, mow some neighbor's lawns until you can afford something better. The table saw is one of the most important tools in your shop and it is important that it makes accurate square cuts without too much fuss. I hear that the HF model is notorious for having a very inaccurate and difficult to use fence. Currently I would go with either the Hercules model at HF which gets excellent reviews or the Metabo, or the Dewalt. Any one of those would give you incredible results.
Hey Gregg, thanks for stopping by and commenting. Cheers!
Nothing below dewalt for job site tablesaw.. for diyer’s, mainly because it’s safer and quality of your cuts is better due to the stability of the product. HF, ryobi has plastic components which is why it’s cheap… I don’t trust the throat plate of the ryobi and I certainly don’t trust that fence lol… tablesaw is the most important tool for a wood worker and if they are serious about it sawstop is the best… but no diyer should go below dewalts saw…
great video I will be buying a Ryobi now for some small work around the house thanks again
deadeyeFERG You are certainly welcome and welcome to my channel. I would like to point out that the Ryobi in this video has been discontinued, you might want to take a look at the Ridgid R45171. You can see the review in this video th-cam.com/video/Nt_ZVGMy7U8/w-d-xo.html
Harbor Freight now has a new one out.This
compact table saw cuts material as thick as 3-3/16 in. , with a rip capacity of 9 in., right or left. WARRIOR 10 In. 15 Amp Table Saw. Please make a vidio of that. Much appreciated 😘
Thanks for the info! I will see what I can do for you. Cheers!
I had a Ryobi table saw very similar but kinda dark blue , very nice , I think of it as a poor man's table saw.
If your poor you can still have a nice saw.
I sold mine on Craigslist to free up space, the guy that bought it was very happy
Thanks for stopping by and sharing. Cheers!
Nice presentation about the two saws.. but not sure if you mentioned the most important part is that for $60. More on ryobi your getting a heftier motor.. running @ 15 Amps.. where the harbor freight runs on 13 amps...
Luis Acevedo Thanks for stopping by and raising these particular points.
How has the Ryobi been holding up for you? I'm not a professional wood worker, and I don't cut wood often, but I'd like to get a table saw that I can use to make reliable, accurate, and clean cuts when it is needed (building fish tank stands, reptile enclosures, and for house projects/repairs).
varanidguy To be honest with you due to the poor accuracy of the fence on the Ryobi I did not use it very much. It was difficult to get aligned. My preference is the Ridgid R45171. It'll give you the accuracy you are looking for the the types of projects you have and won't break the bank. Thanks for stopping by. You can see more in this playlist th-cam.com/play/PLlOO6ucQXejZRcPk27-1d2n4XE2YpuQ28.html
Do yourself a favor and do not buy a cheap table saw for your first table saw. Long time ago I bought a ryobi as a beginner and right out of the box is no good, for starters the miter slots are not standard (only brand in the world with custom miter slots) so you won't be able to buy any miter slot accessories. The miter gauge is loose as hell. The fence is not super accurate. If budget is not an issue I'd suggest to go with Dewalt or rigid. The money you'll spend will be paid for by not wasting your time in your first projects. If you are a intermediate / expert then of course you can make it work by building a cross cut sled.
@@nobytes2 thanks for the tips! I wound up buying a Ridgid around Christmas time last year.
Went with the Ryobi. Happy with it 👍🏼
Hey Joey - Thanks for stopping by and welcome to my channel.
Very well put together and very eloquently presented. Thank you!
Adam Forshaw You are certainly welcome and welcome to my channel.
Excellent job, super helpful !!! Thank you .👍🏼
Hey Joey, Thanks and glad to know you found this to be helpful. If you don't mind me asking, will you be getting one of these table saws?
@@WorkMateGuy yes ...actually went with a Ryobi
Maybe the only thing left was actually using them.
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I can't find the RTS21G so it looks like Ryobi no longer is offering it, at least through retail channels, and seems to have been superseded by the RTS10NS.
The Best Stooge Yes, that saw has been discontinued. However you still might find it on some liquidation websites.
Sad because it was the better saw but Ryobi has been doing this and to be honest the modern Ryobi is nothing like the old Blue style Ryobi of just 10 years ago. Thank you.
Very concise, thank you
You are certainly welcome. Cheers!
Just found your page 👍 good vid
Welcome aboard!
The only problem I see with this review is that you are comparing the Ryobi expanded table, table saw which is $269 vs the Harbor Freight Table saw which is $119. You should have compared the Ryobi regular 10 inch table saw that costs $189. The $189 Ryobi 10 inch table saw has a lot less features on it.
Hey Derek - Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. Unfortunately, the $189 Ryobi model did not exist at the time of this video. Also, I had a lot of requests for this comparison from my viewers. Cheers!
Great video thanks for the video 👌👌👌 a hug here from Portugal 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹
Hi Americo - You are certainly welcome. By the way, I have some relative in Portugal.
So where do you get a dado insert for the chicago (blue one like in video)
Hey Dell - I looks like HF sells one that will fit this model. Of course you can check with them when you go to their store. Cheers.
When will someone make a miter gauge that doesn't flop around? I bought the 8 1/4 inch Ryobi and it's a piece of junk. You cannot get the fence square and the blade will not tilt all the way to 45. It goes to about 43 degrees.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your experience. Cheers!
Thanks for the comparison. Enjoyed the video.
James Tijerina You are certainly welcome and welcome to my channel. So it sounds like you're interested in getting a new table saw, I would be interested to know which one you finally get.
You bet!
Local Harbor Freight out of the 10" Chicago Saw....shipment due this Monday evening.....Thanks for the video!
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Ah
Eh
EE
OH ...as more like "oz"
Short U sound as in "foot"
Y is pronounced as in a long "E"
Words ending in "U" usually have the "U" nearly silent, unless the speaker is being emphatic about his or her statement.
Kyo wa ii desu..."Today is a good day." ii = good. Double letters are dragged out as in a very slight stutter..."fee-el"
Or
Kyo wa ii desuuu (as in thud).....Today is a GOOOOD day!
Ja, mata ne! See you, later!
Paul no Hennagaijin yori ....from Paul, the crazy foreigner
Paul, the Crazy Foreigner - You are certainly welcome. Cheers!
Very good review
Thanks!
It looks like the current low end budget models of Ryobi have been scaled back in terms of features. You can't get the extendable top for less than $250. :(
Hey Torq21 - I too have noticed this and have been wondering why they removed features. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
@@WorkMateGuy Thanks for the video.
Great video, correct me if I’m wrong, but I remember in school wood shop the table fence was on the left ? Or am I wrong? I haven’t used a table saw in about 30 years.... LOL thanks
Depends. Are you right handed or left lol
Will putting styrofoam inside hf saw will that hell quite it down and vibrate
I doubt it would quiet down this or any other saw. Also, It might cause the saw to overheat by reducing air circulation. I always wear hearing protection when running my larger power tools such as these.
wow, I didnt know George Carlin was into tools. lmao sounds just like him
LOL! I love being compared to a dead comedian! LOL!
Great informative video. Thank you
crxman9119 Thank you very much and welcome to my channel.
He knows how to speak.
Frank Thehero Thanks, and thanks for stopping by.
Hey, do you still have the Ryobi RTS21G?
Zap Fox A friend of mine was in need of a table saw, so I gifted it to him.
Its ok, I finally got one used, but the top deck needs to be replace. I had ordered it on the same day I got it delivered.
@6:00 Why would the fence be perpendicular to the blade?!!!!
Good catch!
Thanks
You are certainly welcome and welcome to my channel. Cheers!
Great video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!
Actually you left out one important fact on any of the smaller table saws. The fact that the case is plastic. If you are like me and do not have a shop that has conditioned air or is insulated, then plastic housings will dry rot rapidly. The conditioners in the plastic leech out rapidly if you live in a very hot humid climate like the deep South, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, etc. I know because I live in Mississippi and it can get extremely hot and humid in the summer. I bought a Ryobi BTS15 and the case went to pieces on me in about 4 or 5 years. Since then, I have been trying to replace the case, but I have multiple health issues that limits me to only a few hours a day in my shop when I am well. So what use to take me about 2-3 weeks now takes me several years to do. But when I go is up to Jesus Christ.
Thanks for the info. I was not aware of this. Cheers!
I have the exact Ryobi table saw and in the process of making it built into a workbench. I took the outfeed table and the side table parts off. I will say I hate the T shaped grooves for the miter gauge. My table saw sled I have doesn't work with the grooves so I have to go back and fix it somehow.
Christopher Shaffer Well, Sounds like you have some work ahead of you especially with your sled. I would be interested to know how it all turns out. Thanks for stopping by and posting.
WorkMateGuy as soon as I get it completed I’ll send a picture or post a video
Wow HG with just a 90 day warranty!
Yep, not very long. Gotta purchase the extended warranty. :-)
Informative video but a tablesaw is the most important tool for anyone who is going to dabble with woods I learned that the hard way. I returned my ryobi and got me a dewalt for now but I will be moving up to a co tractors saw stop when I actually sell some furniture.
I know you want to be helpful for those diyer who isn’t going to be using this table saw that often but I can’t in good conscience recommend this tool for anyone. It’s unsafe and it’s unreliable. It’s probably better to get yourself a track saw or make a circular saw jig. That throat plate is not sturdy at all. It wiggles when you slightly touch it. The fence annoying and you have to reset it ever so often. Tap tap tapping away… end up frustrating you and ruin your work piece… the. There’s that stand lmao….there’s so many videos of people who did unboxing of this table saw and the stand looks like it’s about to fold like a cheap lawn chair trying to hoist a 500lbs man…. That might be exaggerated but it’s not safe…. If all these stuff is cheaply made I don’t even trust the blade staying on its arbor… I certainly wouldn’t try to put a dado stack on that thing lol…. In regards to HF lol…. Their Chinese knock off tools is 🗑… only good thing from that place is some hand tools and clamps…. Everything else is cheaply made knockoffs
Hey Marlon, thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts on this all important topic. Cheers!
I wish I had a side by side of the motors, for they look the same, to me.
Hey Dwayne - These two are in the same class and I would not be surprised if they were made in the same factory in China. If you don't mind me asking, are you looking to purchase a table saw anytime soon?
@@WorkMateGuy Yes I am. I used to have a really great old Delta monster, but didn't have a way to moved it to Oklahoma 16 years ago. But I don't need anything like that today.
Hey Dwayne - Both of these saws are not bad starter saws but have their limitations. Have you looked at the Ridgid R45171? th-cam.com/video/Nt_ZVGMy7U8/w-d-xo.html
I just ordered a Tracklife 10" from Amazon. It look's just like my step sons Bosch saw, and has to be made by the same company.
He never mentions the ryobi is 15 amp and the harbor freight is only 13 Amp
Thanks for pointing this out. Cheers!
Harbor freight bench sold Separately
:-)
Ryobi makes a saw for Sears Craftsman that is about the same thing as the Ryobi. the stand is different and it is about $20 cheaper.
Steven Tanner Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
ryobi can be use dado blade
The one that I had could not accept a dado blade as the shaft was too short.
No offense but you sound like Christopher Walken's doppelganger.
George Carlin, a character from King of the Hill, and now Christopher Walken... LOL. (I do take this as a compliment )
I bought a Ryobi saw about 15 years back. Unless they have improved I would never suggest it to anyone. As far as the Harbor freight I have no idea. I have never bought any of their tools.
none of your business Thanks for stopping by and sharing your experience with your Ryobi.
Ryobi no longer has extensions and is more like 300.00 bucks Harbor Freight is 150.00
Thanks for commenting. Inflation is affecting everything. Cheers!
Horror Tools electric anything is not a good quality plus only 90 days warranty because of that. Ryobi is much better quality and comes with 3 year warranty. Ryobi wins every time. I bought newest RTS23 but before I had another Ryobi, blue one and I left it outside in the rain and in the hot California sun. It lasted 20 years of light homeowner use.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your experience.
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Hi Paul, thanks for stopping by and posting. Cheers!
Thanks for this good review. I’ve been looking at these as well as this craftsman m.sears.com/craftsman-cm-craftsman-10-in-portable-table-saw/p-00941503000P
I’m leaning towards the craftsman I think. I’ve got to cut some luan plywood 1/8 (under floor laminate is what it is) cover a plaster wall after removing old wall paper. Need a table saw to make life easier. Any feed back on the craftsman? Also how stable are some of these saws that come with foldable tables on wheels? I like the craftsman as well as the ryobi there’s two ryobi I’m looking at this one you reviewed and the one with the foldable rolling stand. Thanks! Josh
jew0182 I think the determining factor may be the rip capacity especially if your going to be cutting larger sheets of plywood. In this case Ryobi may be the better choice. The table saws with fold able tables and on wheels can be very handy especially if your moving room to room. In this case your looking at the Dewalt or the Bosch. This convenience will run you about $100 more. So there are a number of variables depending on how you work and what your budget is. Also if your going to be doing a lot of cross cutting you may want to look into getting a miter saw if you have the budget. Thanks for stopping by and posting your question.
WorkMateGuy thanks for getting back to me. I already have a miter saw (harbor freight) very pleased with it. My budget is about 200 for a table saw. So that leaves me ryobi craftsman or harbor freight pretty much. I like the built in stand for simple of moving it from my shed to the carport for my work/project.
jew0182 You may be able to pick up a Ryobi R4516 for just about $200 because this model is being discontinued if not already. And the miter gauge and the rip fence are superior to both the Craftsman and the Harbor Freight. So keep an eye on Home Depot and do a google search for R4516 periodically, you may just find a good deal.
WorkMateGuy Hey I actually bought the Ryobi R22 the one with the built in stand on wheels with expandable top. Haven’t gotten it together yet. I think it will suit me just fine. Time will tell
jew0182
Well, congratulations on your new table saw! You're going to get a lot of enjoyment out of this and the Ryobi is a good model to work with. Cheers.
Good review
Glad you enjoyed it