<DIV> <DIV>Hi Sarah,</DIV> <DIV>  </DIV> <DIV>  I like the Bosch 4000 for about $500.  In addition to all the other good ideas previously mentioned, having a built in shop-vac hook up is a must.  I rarely use the saw without hooking up the shop-vac.  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>George Tyson    <BR><BR><B><I>Sarah Fox <sarah@graphic-fusion.com></I></B> wrote:</DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2668" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi all,</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm currently shopping for a new table saw.  I'm considering two large-ish models.  One is a Hitachi, with a really nice fence system and smoothly working parts -- nice heavy build.  The other is a Rigid brand (from Home Depot).  It's got a bit of plastic, but not too much.  I don't like the fence quite as much, but the table is roomier and has more cast/milled surfact to it.  Both pop up on casters and roll around the shop.  The price is about the same.  I think either would suit my needs pretty well.  I've never owned either a Hitachi or Rigid tool.  Any recommendations from y'all?</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks!</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Peace,</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sarah</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>