Craftsman 1-1/2 hp 10" Table Saw (OR35505)
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Craftsman 1-1/2 hp 10" Table Saw (OR35505) Reviews


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4.65 of 5 (by 49 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 96% of reviewers recommend (47 out of 49)

Pros
  • nice saw, heavy (3)
  • nice feature set (3)
  • great value (1)
  • came perfectly aligned (1)
  • fence system is very good (1)
Cons
  • instructions from box were poor at best (1)
  • slipshod quality control (1)
  • dust collection is not the best (1)
  • none in my experience (1)
Most Helpful Favorable Review

“Craftsman 1 1/2 hp Table Saw - Excellent Saw for the money”

This saw has performed exceptionally well since I received it approx. 8 months ago. It actually came out of the crate perfectly aligned! I was dubious since this saw is a replacement for the Craftsman 10" Contractor Saw I received as a gift 8 months before. That saw was a total nightmare from the... read full review »
Posted on Feb 14, 2011
Most Helpful Critical Review

“Not the Craftsman I remember.....”

I have been a faithful Craftsman tool customer for decades - I kept my first few cars on the road thanks to my first Craftsman tools. Through the years I have owned Craftsman power tools and hand tools, and I bypass the big box stores for the local Sears Hardware whenever possible. So....it really is...

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Posted on Aug 31, 2010

Craftsman 1-1/2 hp 10" Table Saw (OR35505) Reviews

Displaying reviews 1 - 13 of 49 in total

“Good saw for the money.”

First of all, I bought this saw new in crate from outlet store for $400, which makes it a great saw for the money. Assemble was fairly simple, I did it myself without any help. I used a side table to put extension wings together.

First of all, the instruction that comes with saw is misleading. It says that if the blade is out of parallel up to 3/32 '', it is OK.It is NOT. Good luck getting a clean cut with it, besides it is dangerous.  I used micro gauge with a precise plate to tune the saw. I ran arbor around, it is off up to 0.002" with a full circle. After I installed the precise plate and...

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Posted on Jun 27, 2010

“Great Table Saw”

This is a very powerful table saw. The setup was pretty easy and was complete in roughly 5 hours. I love craftsman products.
Posted on Jun 10, 2010

“So far so good”

Currently building a torsion box workbench with this saw.  After making all of the necessary calibration/setups listed in the manual, this saw creates repeatable smooth cuts.

 

 
Posted on May 21, 2010

“Wonderful Table Saw”

I have had this saw for a year now and it has been a joy and fun to use. It is important to take the time on set up so that you end up with a tool that gives you excellent repeatable cuts. Like any tool, heavy use calls for to check blade alignment. Keep the fences squared and the result are very good cuts. The only weakness is the Micro Adjust Assemble, takes too much effort to use, a slight tap moves the fence just as good.
Posted on Mar 05, 2009

“Excellent”

I have had this saw for two years now. First project was rebuilding stairs in oak. Saw went through the oak like butter. Took my time setting it up. Only the rip fence needed minor adjustment.Cuts are extremely accurate. May not be what the serious high end cabinet maker wants but for the rest of us you can't go wrong.
Posted on Mar 02, 2009

“Craftsman Saw runs quite and smooth”

Saw is great so far.  Had problems putting it together, alot of it had to figure for my self.  After had it put together went to start and blade did not move much.  Belt not tight, and motor alignment was off.  Had to call for warrenty and they said because it was a shop item had to go back to store (finial weight was close to 300 lbs if not more).  Talked to warrenty and they said that they would change the class from a grarge item to a kitchen item and that some one could come out then.  Had someout to my home with in 3 days.  He adjusted the belt and made alignment changes.  He also...

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Posted on Jul 27, 2010

“Great saw, extremely accurate.”

I purchased this saw in March of 2007. Assembly takes about 3- 31/2 hours but it is worth it. Once assembled, I made an octagonal box, using only the stock miter gauge and blade. The joints fit perfectly.

I would recommend this saw to any home craftsman upgrading from a benchtop saw. I make boxes, tables and cabinets for my shop and my family. The base is very stable.

The only suggestion would be for a mobile base, this saw is heavy, 385 lbs. That is part of what attracted me to the saw, it is substantial and well made. I was able to get it for $611 + tax with my Crafstman Club discount. At that...

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Posted on Oct 04, 2009

“4 stars”

This is a good saw for the money. It came set up needing very little adjustment. However, the dust collection is not very good. This saw cuts well and doesn't seem to be lacking any power.
Posted on Dec 31, 2008

“5 stars”

Like others have said, for the money, I don't think you can beat this saw. I've had mine for 2 years. The first year I ran it on 110v... 220 the next. I highly recommend 220. It's very quiet, solid, and accurate (if set up properly). I've heard bad things about the blade that comes with it. But I found it to be good. (I've replaced the furniture cuts with a Freud). Since buying this saw I have used some friend's comparable Delta and Rigid saws. I feel this Craftsman is superior. I especially love the slotted fence... instead of clamping attachments to it, I use t bolts. I initially had some problems... read full review »
Posted on Apr 22, 2008

“Only a Craftsman!”

I wanted to upgrade from my Craftsman benchtop table saw and this saw seemed like alot of bang for the $$ buck! This saw has it all and you won't do much better unless you spend several hundred dollars more. It does require some assembly and you should set aside an afternoon to do so. The accessories that come with it are as close to top-notch as you're going to get without going after-market. The fence slides and adjusts like dream. The miter gage, extension and stop work well and are only limited by the fact that you can't extend the stop beyond the 22" extension. For average sized projects,... read full review »
Posted on Oct 29, 2008

“Powerful yet smooth”

Well I have built cabinets and have done other woodworking projects. But the time came when I needed a new saw and after comparing Dewalt, Jet and Skill I discovered that this saw had the most BANG for the buck. Make no mistake this thing is HEAVY. Bring help and a truck to take it home. Setup was quick and straight forward. The owners manual is done up nicely with photos and tips. I did however after using it for a week upgrade the fence to a BIESEMEYER and the miter gauge to a Kregs precision unit. The saw cuts like butter through any hardwood and wont hesitate or stall. Thanks to the large dust... read full review »
Posted on Nov 20, 2008

“Great Buy”

I recently purchased this saw for my workshop at my office after burning up the third motor in my 20 year old previous craftsman saw. Being under the workload of heavy construction I have to say that this saw has outperformed my expectations. I have ran this saw for over eight hours a day for the past three days cutting beveled edges into over 6000 feet of ruff sawn 2x4 pine for forms. I really had expected to burn through another motor but after going through 4 blades the job is done. Solid buy, Im very happy
Posted on Jul 05, 2008

“Great Saw, bad nuts and bolts”

A great saw that takes about a half a day to setup & test. No micro adjustments were required. The saw is a precision built tool. The universal mobile base is a necessity. The saw runs quiet and cuts oak like butter. Buy some spare nuts / bolts for assembly. I ended up with SAE and Metric nuts and bolts mixed in unequal amounts so you end up striping bolts and spending time trying to sort metric bolts from SAE bolts and SAE nuts from metric nuts. I actually ended up using the bolts from the steel shipping container because they worked better than the bolts that came with the saw!
Posted on Feb 13, 2008

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