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   stossel1 | Dec 21, 2002 09:27pm | #1

   I went thru the same dilema this fall. I finally bit and bought the Bosch, mostly because I got it for $399. Every time I carry it or haul it I wish I had bought the Rigid. I was impressed with the portability and compactability of their saw. I guess I was a bit hesitant because of Rigids short history of woodworking tools

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   riverr1 | Dec 21, 2002 09:37pm | #2

   If available in your area, consider the Metabo. Very nice saws.

   http://www.metabo.com/com/english/produkte/katalog/circular_sawing_machines_magnum/

   Don

   
   

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   ufduh | Dec 22, 2002 01:39am | #3

   thanks for the suggestion,  i had no idea that metabo made table saws.  they looked pretty nice but i have admit i had dig through my drawers for a metric tape measure.  i hope they are available in minneapolis,  i'd like to see one first hand.

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   riverr1 | Dec 22, 2002 01:58am | #4

   VIKING ELECTRIC & TOOL SUPPL924 N. 5TH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS (MN)

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   4Lorn1 | Dec 25, 2002 01:27pm | #5

   I like my Bosch. It has plenty of power for what I do. Once a few minor adjustments were made, it was close enough for most out of the box, it was, and remains, on the money. The design is consistently well thought out and fitting accurate. I like the gradual start up and load control.

   I thought about the Rigid but it seemed to me to lack the same power. The general construction seemed a bit flimsier and, a kicker for me, the noise of start up was far more annoying.

   I agree the Rigid is a bit lighter and more compact, especially when I mount the left side and outfeed extensions on my Bosch, so if you intend to tote it around a lot this might be a decisive factor. I avoided this by mounting mine on wheels when I plan on moving it a lot.

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   ufduh | Dec 26, 2002 06:26am | #9

   Thanks for the imput everybody.  I had originally purchased the ridgid two weeks ago after having used both saws on various ocassions with the portability factor becoming the deciding factor.  The start-up on this saw and the bogging of  this saw were really eating me.  Toolking.com had the Bosch reconditioned for $380,  returned the Ridgid and am going down to 7corners to get the $160 Rousseau mobilemax.  I don't know if that soft start makes it a better saw but it sures seems like it.  I hope I can put this issue to bed after spending ridiculous amounts of time contemplating it.

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   rez | Dec 26, 2002 06:56am | #11

   Great. Just when I started leaning towards the Rigid again for the same reasons. Hope to hear what you think of the Bosch....sitting in his nowhereland.

    

    

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   caldwellbob | Dec 26, 2002 10:29am | #12

   What is your problem with the Makita?

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   NYCframer | Dec 25, 2002 01:38pm | #6

   Merry Christmas

   We use the rigid at work, like it alot especially the portability as we are always going in and out of job sites thru an elevator

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   rez | Dec 25, 2002 01:41pm | #7

   NYC- was wondering about any problems you might have noticed with your  portable Rigid. Looked a bit breakable to me. Does the start-up really seem that bad?...sitting in his nowhereland.

    

    

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   NYCframer | Dec 25, 2002 11:18pm | #8

   rez

   no problems to date,I know with all that plastic that it looks pretty feeble,but so far it has held together pretty good, weve used it so far on 2 jobs which equates to aproxiamatly a tad over 2 years. Use it mainly for ripping 3/4" plywood and ripping 2x4's The wood we use is all rated fireproof so it is treated and it is some of the nastiest looking stuff you have ever seen, so in my mind the saw has been thru the real test

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   ufduh | Dec 26, 2002 06:31am | #10

   The start-up on this reminds me of the $150 Delta saw I bought 7 or eight years ago.  In the Ridgid's defense it cuts very nicely with a forrest blade attached,  there's no helping that Delta.

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   sdr25 | Dec 26, 2002 05:29pm | #13

   Troy, I need to purchase a new saw as well and had it narrowed down to the same selections. However as soon as the spare cash comes available I'm going with the Bosh for a couple reasons.

   Your right, the stand for the Rigid is dandy but it can be purchased separate for about $150. The Bosh should bolt on with minor modifications. That's what I may end up doing.

   Scott R.

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   calvin | Dec 26, 2002 08:27pm | #14

   Scott, Bosch has a decent folding stand.  No modifications. 

   Dust bag is worthless. 

   Vacs work pretty well on dust port.  Some stuff still falls down through the bottom.__________________________________________

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   http://www.quittintime.com/

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   xMikeSmith | Dec 26, 2002 08:32pm | #15

   compared the bosch & the PC.. went with the pc.. liked some of the features more and it was about $100 less...had it for about 8 months now.. no compaintsMike Smith   Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

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   Lateapex911 | Dec 30, 2002 04:59am | #16

   I've got the Bosch. I'm surprised with it's quality, and really, it compares favorably with my Delta Contractors saw.

   I don't move it daily, but if I did, I might put some wheels on their folding stand, and that, with a couple cheap clamps would make it quickly portable with less lifting.

   I haven't used the Rigid. I worry about any tool that is so heavily featured in Home Depot! Seems like the company sprung up from nowhere! I liked the Bosch better than the Dewalt in a side by side, and I like the name tons more.

   So far, so good.Jake Gulick

   [email protected]

   CarriageHouse Design

   Black Rock, CT