Ryobi - BT3000

[Buck Greywolfe]

I have had my BT3000 for several years. I purchased it because I have a small shop, and have equiped the saw with wheels.<br>The sliding mitre table has served well for the dozen times I've used it. I check the square on that before using and have never had to adjust it.<br>I also made a Tenoning Jig for the sliding table and find it invaluable for this tedious task.<br>The blade lift does clog with dust but I find if I clean it at the end of each use I have no trouble the next time.<br>I have not used the router mount yet. I am building a router table with cabinet and plan to use the mount on the BT3000 for a second set-up during projects.<br>Sorry to hear so many have had issues with this saw. It is, in my opinion, several steps and a leap up from a basic 10" contractors saw or that stupid 'circular saw' table saw from Sears. And, since I don't have room (yet!) for a full blown cast iron monster, this one does just fine, and then some.

[MATT HUDSON]

My saw also has proven to be excellant. I'm wondering if some are confused with either a newer model of the 3000 and 3001. Apparently Ryobi downgraded the newer units to maintain price instead of quality. The newer units are not the quality as the older units.