I’m seeing reviews on the Delta contractor saw. Way too many have been negative. Specifically, the motor burning out in the first year of operation. Is this a a problem with the Ridgid saw motor. My Lowe’s has the delta saws in stock. But Home Depot has been easier to deal with when problems arise. Thanks for any advice about the Ridgid saw and motor. My reason for looking at this saw is the table top, fence, and the slots are much nicer than the job site saws. Thanks
I don't understand why on some videos (some shots) the image gets flipped left to right, so "RIDGID" and other signs read backwards. What are the extensions wings made out of? Grey metal? Thanks for the review, my RIDGID TS3650 motor died and I am unable to find a replacement, therefore looking at the 4560. Another big issue for me is the 30 inch range on the fence is NOT ENOUGH. My solution on the 3650 was to remount the fence ways further to the right to get deeper fence depth. I was looking for common mounting holes in the hopes I could transfer my iron table extensions to the 4560, but the holes didn't correspond. Oh well, I'm going to continue to look for a replacement motor for my TS3650. There must be a motor SOMEWHERE that could work.
Thanks for the excellent review. I have been looking for a relatively affordable upgrade to my job site saw and this is very helpful. I may have missed it but would like to hear your thoughts on the dust collection on this saw. Thanks again,
Great timing - I've been eyeing this saw as an upgrade from my 30-year old Ryobi BT-3000 (a great saw). The "orange Delta" seems to look pretty good. Having the ability to lock the angle and depth adjustments is really nice. I would add a router table on the one side for additional flexibility and extra surface room. Funny that the kickback pawls don't work with thick stock for you. I wonder if it's how they're set up because on I have them on my saw and used 2" maple with no issues.
Thx for your comment. I was thinking, wow that looks like the Delta but wasn't sure. The Delta seems to be great but I've heard some nightmare stories about dealing with Delta QC but, now I can deal with my local HD if I have any quality issues. My $200 Kobalt has been really good but, I can see me having one of these for Christmas.
@@rtgray7 I HATE my Kobalt jobsite table saw. The fence is horrible and the table is not flat, at least not anymore. The only reason I can't complain other than that is because I got it for around 120 I believe since it was the floor model.
How big is your shop? How do you like this saw? Going back n forth between this one and the skill job site with legs! Your thoughts please . Thanks Bob
I'e yet to see a table saw whose kick back paws and blade guard did not jam you cut. Almost all that I've used actually make the saw more dangerous, induces kick backs, causes burned edges and repeat cuts. The paws either get stuck to the the blade insert, the joint between the insert and table or go right into the insert slot. They are the first thing I remove. You are not the only person to flag the paws, hows the blade guard. Did you align the blades or the knife, how was that process? Thanks for the review darlin'
Thanks! Yeah those blade guards can be tricky, the alignment process was really easy! Which I love because I dont have a ton of time to work on my tools, I need plug and play type tools so I can get to work. Thanks for the comment
I have been trying to decide on a new saw. THIS or the Delta. Both are the same I hear. Delta is cheaper(but why). Anyway, how bout a quick answer. Do you still love the Rigid?
Nice review. I was hoping youd comment on the noise level. Im currently using the Dewalt job site table saw and its fine for what I do but the sound pressure level could wake the dead. Its really really loud. Not sure what your upgrading from but I'd like to know your thoughts on the noise level of your new Rigid compared to your previous saw.
Thanks for the review, I'm considering this saw in the future. Could you help me out with how much space this will require in my garage (essentially the size of the table top/fence not including the fence handle)? The measurements at HD are a bit confusing.
Looks like a great saw! This is a clone of the Delta (and is made by Delta for Ridgid) as others have said. I was going back and forth between getting a jobsite vs. the Delta last year, but the price and the availability of getting this Delta fence separately pushed me to upgrade the old 1969 Craftsman 113 contractor saw I got from my wife's grandpa. (The original fence was terrible and was difficult to keep it square.) I was able to get this excellent fence for $150 and install it on my old saw. The only thing my saw doesn't have is the riving knife or the dust collection (and I'm hoping to improve dust collection at some point). I'm glad this saw is working well for you!
I hope ridgid made some major improvements from the r4512 or whatever it is. I have that saw and have had nothing but problems with it. I have to adjust or fix something twice a week.
I JUST bought this saw. Had the Rigid job site saw with the wheeled stand. OMG....Back in my high school days I was in advanced machinest classes making contract work for outside entities to help the school earn money. So my tolerence mindset is much tighter than normal woodworking. Used a dial indicator to zero everything out (1/100th or better). I also am in the Auto Detailing world and used my favorite brand of ceramic treatment for the top. OMG....it cuts SOOOOOO Clean. Material just glides through the saw with almost zero resistance. Yes, there are better saws out there....but I am VERY pleased with this unit...but most of all I am confident in my cuts on the unit. I had a $400.00 Vega after market fence on my old portable unit, I like this fence on the new unit. No need to upgrade.
This was a great and very helpful review. I just have one comment and that is shop safety. I would hate to see you lose your hair and a big chunk of your scalp if your hair was caught on the revolving blade or on any other machinery. It's the dad in me. Take care.
Seems this is replacing Delta, since their similar saw is much harder to get. I don’t ever see the Delta in stock at Lowes. I have the Metabo job site saw with stand still in the box. I think I’m going to sell it rather than open up, use and then sell for the Rigid. Thanx for your review!!
indeed I have thanks, push sticks tend to make me feel less in control. You can totally do it your way though. I think understanding how the tool works and what causes kickback and other dangers is important. I am also super short and push sticks dont always allow for as much control as I like, but thats my preference.
good review... i was looking into getting it , there is a veryy similar model 4520... called the professional instead of contractor.. its about a 100 bucks more, 13 amp motor. rather than 15....which i found odd lol.. and cast iron legs , rather than just a cast top
Great review! Excited to get this saw. I have the DeWalt 745 jobsite and its a great saw. Might still keep that for going off site, but this new Rigid saw is on the Christmas list...lol. Great job.
You've got some really wonky cameras. Some shots it's a left tilt, some shots it's a right tilt and even the names backwards lol. Congratulations on your upgrade, enjoy and cut lots of stuff. P.S. I think if you adjust/raise up your riving knife your pawls may work on thicker material than 3/4, check into it, some saws adjust like that.
Yeah I had the camera facing me and then facing away a few times I didn’t realize it would throw people off so much. I tried lifting up the saw with the raving knife it’s still didn’t allow 8 quarter or even 6/4 through. Thanks for watching!
Are you still liking it? I have seen other reviews and after a few months people are saying it isn't good. I recently broke my R4520 and am looking for a replacement in and around this price range.
With the expanded rip capacity I would like to have known if the rails will accommodate a router table insert. Also, does it have a direct-drive motor, or is it belt-driven?
Great review, I have an old Craftsman 113 series as well and will be looking to upgrade and I have had my eye on the Ridgid series for a while now. Question for all you creators, why are there so many videos that have mirrored images in them. I found this very disjointed and distracting to watch with all of the the back and forth between normal reversed images.
Sorry about that, a lot of times when we are repositioning the camera we face it towards us. For me I just forgot to mirror it in edit the editing process is a difficult task for me and im a much better woodworker than editor haha. I do my best, Thanks for watching
I had two of these and returned both. Table wasn't flat more like a bowl. The square tube the fence rides on is two pieces and on both saws, it didn't line up good enough, there was a bump every time I moved the fence. You might get lucky and get a flawless one, I'm done with these, there's a reason it's only a little more expensive than the Dewalt jobsite saw. I bit the bullet and upgraded to the Laguna F2. No regrets.
I had the original Rigid and I loved it. It had the cast iron extensions. This saw has stamped tin and I don't like it at all. I wanted to buy another saw when I moved and could not get the cast extensions, so I refused to buy this new one. I was very dissapointed.
My brain hurts from seeing this backwards image
I’m looking at buying this to replace my Dewalt job site table saw. Thanks for posting this video
Congratulations on the upgrade! 👍👍
Thanks Gary
The riving knife must be raised to the upper position for the anti kick back pawls and blade guard to work properly. Fine print in the manual.
Nice thank you
I thank you too.........
it's a DELTA 36-725T2 available since many years. I have it sine say 3 years. Its a god saw. Good luck with it.
Looks like a really great table saw. I’m not ready to commit to one yet but this video makes a case for this one. Thx!
I get that for sure! I’m happy with it though
I’m seeing reviews on the Delta contractor saw. Way too many have been negative. Specifically, the motor burning out in the first year of operation. Is this a a problem with the Ridgid saw motor. My Lowe’s has the delta saws in stock. But Home Depot has been easier to deal with when problems arise.
Thanks for any advice about the Ridgid saw and motor. My reason for looking at this saw is the table top, fence, and the slots are much nicer than the job site saws.
Thanks
I don't understand why on some videos (some shots) the image gets flipped left to right, so "RIDGID" and other signs read backwards. What are the extensions wings made out of? Grey metal? Thanks for the review, my RIDGID TS3650 motor died and I am unable to find a replacement, therefore looking at the 4560. Another big issue for me is the 30 inch range on the fence is NOT ENOUGH. My solution on the 3650 was to remount the fence ways further to the right to get deeper fence depth.
I was looking for common mounting holes in the hopes I could transfer my iron table extensions to the 4560, but the holes didn't correspond. Oh well, I'm going to continue to look for a replacement motor for my TS3650. There must be a motor SOMEWHERE that could work.
Nice addition to your shop. Good luck, hope to see more videos.
Thank you!
Would have liked some shots from under the saw showing the motor and control setup
Awesome saw, have it and love it!
Thanks for the excellent review. I have been looking for a relatively affordable upgrade to my job site saw and this is very helpful. I may have missed it but would like to hear your thoughts on the dust collection on this saw. Thanks again,
Great timing - I've been eyeing this saw as an upgrade from my 30-year old Ryobi BT-3000 (a great saw). The "orange Delta" seems to look pretty good. Having the ability to lock the angle and depth adjustments is really nice. I would add a router table on the one side for additional flexibility and extra surface room. Funny that the kickback pawls don't work with thick stock for you. I wonder if it's how they're set up because on I have them on my saw and used 2" maple with no issues.
Yeah maybe I didn’t attach it correctly idk.
Thx for your comment. I was thinking, wow that looks like the Delta but wasn't sure. The Delta seems to be great but I've heard some nightmare stories about dealing with Delta QC but, now I can deal with my local HD if I have any quality issues. My $200 Kobalt has been really good but, I can see me having one of these for Christmas.
Nice! I think you’ll like it. 👏🏼
@@rtgray7 You're referring to the blowing capacitor issue? Yeah that was a concern of mine as well.
@@rtgray7 I HATE my Kobalt jobsite table saw. The fence is horrible and the table is not flat, at least not anymore. The only reason I can't complain other than that is because I got it for around 120 I believe since it was the floor model.
How big is your shop? How do you like this saw? Going back n forth between this one and the skill job site with legs! Your thoughts please . Thanks Bob
I'e yet to see a table saw whose kick back paws and blade guard did not jam you cut. Almost all that I've used actually make the saw more dangerous, induces kick backs, causes burned edges and repeat cuts. The paws either get stuck to the the blade insert, the joint between the insert and table or go right into the insert slot. They are the first thing I remove. You are not the only person to flag the paws, hows the blade guard. Did you align the blades or the knife, how was that process? Thanks for the review darlin'
Thanks! Yeah those blade guards can be tricky, the alignment process was really easy! Which I love because I dont have a ton of time to work on my tools, I need plug and play type tools so I can get to work. Thanks for the comment
This looks almost exactly like my Delta 36-725T2 table saw! It's just orange and not blue like mine. Great saw.
Because it is the delta in orange
Moving up in the world Brandi!
Thanks
I have been trying to decide on a new saw. THIS or the Delta. Both are the same I hear. Delta is cheaper(but why). Anyway, how bout a quick answer. Do you still love the Rigid?
Yes! It’s been fantastic!
beautiful saw!
how do you like the fence? Square on arrival, any issues since?
I’ve loved it and it was square right outta the box
Nice review. I was hoping youd comment on the noise level. Im currently using the Dewalt job site table saw and its fine for what I do but the sound pressure level could wake the dead. Its really really loud. Not sure what your upgrading from but I'd like to know your thoughts on the noise level of your new Rigid compared to your previous saw.
Your video is mirror image... Ty for the review
Love mine. Only advice I have is to use a heavy gauge extension cord.
Thanks for the review, I'm considering this saw in the future. Could you help me out with how much space this will require in my garage (essentially the size of the table top/fence not including the fence handle)? The measurements at HD are a bit confusing.
I’ll get that for you tomorrow
Was your rail system and power flipped? I just put my saw together of this exact model and my 30 inch rip is on the right of the blade and power left.
It’s my fault my camera was flipped! Haha mine is the same as yours, sorry for the confusion
Didn’t mention dust collection, how is it? I have an older craftsman cabinet saw that is terrible with dusk collection.
Pretty good! Not the best but does fine
Looks like a great saw! This is a clone of the Delta (and is made by Delta for Ridgid) as others have said. I was going back and forth between getting a jobsite vs. the Delta last year, but the price and the availability of getting this Delta fence separately pushed me to upgrade the old 1969 Craftsman 113 contractor saw I got from my wife's grandpa. (The original fence was terrible and was difficult to keep it square.) I was able to get this excellent fence for $150 and install it on my old saw. The only thing my saw doesn't have is the riving knife or the dust collection (and I'm hoping to improve dust collection at some point).
I'm glad this saw is working well for you!
Yes it is with the orange comes a 5 year warranty too which I like
Actually, it is the delta, the homedepot version, not a clone. the good news is it has better built than Ridgid.
I hope ridgid made some major improvements from the r4512 or whatever it is. I have that saw and have had nothing but problems with it. I have to adjust or fix something twice a week.
I JUST bought this saw. Had the Rigid job site saw with the wheeled stand. OMG....Back in my high school days I was in advanced machinest classes making contract work for outside entities to help the school earn money. So my tolerence mindset is much tighter than normal woodworking. Used a dial indicator to zero everything out (1/100th or better). I also am in the Auto Detailing world and used my favorite brand of ceramic treatment for the top. OMG....it cuts SOOOOOO Clean. Material just glides through the saw with almost zero resistance. Yes, there are better saws out there....but I am VERY pleased with this unit...but most of all I am confident in my cuts on the unit. I had a $400.00 Vega after market fence on my old portable unit, I like this fence on the new unit. No need to upgrade.
Exelente 😊
Looks like a great tool! Is the throat plate metal? Recently, I had a tablesaw with a plastic throat plate and it now having to return 😩
Guessing this is only able to run on 120 volt and not swappable to 240 volt?
How do you clean off the lubricant on the cast iron top. Thank you 🙏🏾
This was a great and very helpful review. I just have one comment and that is shop safety. I would hate to see you lose your hair and a big chunk of your scalp if your hair was caught on the revolving blade or on any other machinery. It's the dad in me. Take care.
Seems this is replacing Delta, since their similar saw is much harder to get. I don’t ever see the Delta in stock at Lowes. I have the Metabo job site saw with stand still in the box. I think I’m going to sell it rather than open up, use and then sell for the Rigid. Thanx for your review!!
Awesome! Sounds like a good way to upgrade
Thanks for watching
Great Review! I’m considering this Saw to replace my Ridged Job Site Saw. How do you like it after you have been using it a while?
I’m still really loving it. So smooth compared to my old job site haha
Did have a separate circuit such as a 20a circuit breaker and receptacle , if you use a extension cord and what gauge
I just used 110 standard in the garage and no need to upgrade circuits.
Pregunta está marca de sierra es recomendable? Saludos desde Costa Rica pura vida bendiciones 😊
Good Viseo but why is it filmed in reverse?
haha because I shot it with the camera facing me and didnt flip it during the editing process
It would be nice to show how to clean off the lubricant on the cast iron top. Thank you 🙏🏾
How flat was the surface and how precise is the fence?
Very flat and I had to work with the fence a bit but was able to square it up nicely.
What are they assembled dimensions? Particularly, how wide when fully assembled? Thanks 👍🏻
Do you know if they have the same but without the legs just the tool?
They do have a few job site ones!
I’ve never used them though 😆
Have you heard keeping your hands back from the blade and using a push stick
indeed I have thanks, push sticks tend to make me feel less in control. You can totally do it your way though. I think understanding how the tool works and what causes kickback and other dangers is important. I am also super short and push sticks dont always allow for as much control as I like, but thats my preference.
Great video Brandi!
Thanks Steven! I appreciate you watching
good review... i was looking into getting it , there is a veryy similar model 4520... called the professional instead of contractor.. its about a 100 bucks more, 13 amp motor. rather than 15....which i found odd lol.. and cast iron legs , rather than just a cast top
4520 is the previous model to this one I believe
Does the fence on this have any issues? I know the 4512 certainly did. Great review though.
I haven’t had any probs at all.
How difficult is it to micro-adjust the fence?
Great review! Excited to get this saw. I have the DeWalt 745 jobsite and its a great saw. Might still keep that for going off site, but this new Rigid saw is on the Christmas list...lol. Great job.
I have the dewalt as well!! It’s a great saw and this has been a fun new upgrade too. Thanks for watching
Can you make a zero clearance throat plate, and have you?
Yes I know others have, I have not yet
You've got some really wonky cameras. Some shots it's a left tilt, some shots it's a right tilt and even the names backwards lol. Congratulations on your upgrade, enjoy and cut lots of stuff. P.S. I think if you adjust/raise up your riving knife your pawls may work on thicker material than 3/4, check into it, some saws adjust like that.
Yeah I had the camera facing me and then facing away a few times I didn’t realize it would throw people off so much. I tried lifting up the saw with the raving knife it’s still didn’t allow 8 quarter or even 6/4 through. Thanks for watching!
thank you for the review it
No problem 👍
I'm curious why most of this video's image was reversed. Did you do that on purpose?
Not on purpose just turned the camera so I could talk to it and see my shot. I know it’s confusing sorry.
@@EternalHarvestDecor No biggie. Just didn't know if I was missing something.
I have the Delta
Woooooow!!!! 😍
Are you still liking it? I have seen other reviews and after a few months people are saying it isn't good. I recently broke my R4520 and am looking for a replacement in and around this price range.
I do still really love it! Haven’t had any probs so far
With the expanded rip capacity I would like to have known if the rails will accommodate a router table insert. Also, does it have a direct-drive motor, or is it belt-driven?
Is the table top of your new rigid saw flat. The new rigid saws look like a Delta and you’re lucky to get one of those with a flat table.
No problems here at all!
Do you know if the fence compatible rigid 4512/4520?
I am sorry, I am not sure!
@@EternalHarvestDecor Thank you. I guess I buy this and toss out my 4520 to get a good fence.
Now you should get a zero clearance plate and build a crosscut sled. Awaiting videos on that!
Love that idea
Will this saw accept a dado stack?
I believe so yes, havent tried yet though
Does this have the small flip down fence like the Delta Does that flips down off the main fence?
It does!
Great review, I have an old Craftsman 113 series as well and will be looking to upgrade and I have had my eye on the Ridgid series for a while now.
Question for all you creators, why are there so many videos that have mirrored images in them. I found this very disjointed and distracting to watch with all of the the back and forth between normal reversed images.
Sorry about that, a lot of times when we are repositioning the camera we face it towards us. For me I just forgot to mirror it in edit the editing process is a difficult task for me and im a much better woodworker than editor haha. I do my best, Thanks for watching
Do you know if this saw comes with Ridgid’s lifetime warranty?
Based on Home Depot's Site it comes with a 5 year limited warranty
Thanks John, yes the 5 year warranty from, what I understand, is what’s offered
Ridgid also isn’t a life time warranty it’s a lifetime service agreement.
Looks like an orange Delta 36-725t2
0:45 Why is your video reversed, or mirrored in several parts? "RIDGID" is backwards?
Why the mirror image?
Sorry that confused you
Nice review, very thorough! But flip your video, confusing when watching for details.
Thanks for watching Stuart
Design a good table sled for it you will love it
Your video is flipped horizontally everything is backwards.
I had two of these and returned both. Table wasn't flat more like a bowl. The square tube the fence rides on is two pieces and on both saws, it didn't line up good enough, there was a bump every time I moved the fence. You might get lucky and get a flawless one, I'm done with these, there's a reason it's only a little more expensive than the Dewalt jobsite saw. I bit the bullet and upgraded to the Laguna F2. No regrets.
I had the original Rigid and I loved it. It had the cast iron extensions. This saw has stamped tin and I don't like it at all. I wanted to buy another saw when I moved and could not get the cast extensions, so I refused to buy this new one. I was very dissapointed.
Its a delta
The flipped camera really threw me off
This sounds like a paid "review"
Datto stack is horrible because you need to rip it at a snails pace
Haven’t tried the dado yet
Always use push stick lady pls. Thanks your gripper I do better than go to the ER WITH MISSING FINGER
Am I the only one who is annoyed that the fence is on the left of the blade?
Lol it’s just a mirrored video it’s on the right, apparently not everyone understands video production and I should have flipped the image.
I've never used that safety equipment. I have a bosch xd 100 xd. Just get a nice Sawant put a nice blade on it