Purchased this recently. Love the stability of the unit. With the motor mounted inside the cabinet there is hardly any vibration. The saw really purrs. This table saw is extremely sturdy in its construction. The fence system is extremely accurate. When I set a distance and cut, the result is is probably less than 1/32" from being right on. Fence locks totally parallel to the blade. It's also very easy to add homemade jigs to the fence. Im very happy with the saw and found it a good value.
Purchased the last display (or in stock) model after calling on 10 different Sears stores within 150 miles of home. Got a great deal as they took an extra 10% off for a few minor parts missing (which I received four days later in the mail). I did not want to pay the overwieght delivery charge so it was worth the effort.
I had an older Craftsman contractor saw that was very good to me but wanted a bigger motor and dust collection. Though this model doesn't have a dust collection port, dust collection was solved by building a mobile base, adding a 52" Biesemeyer fence and router table at the...review »
I am a novice woodworker. From this standpoint this a fantastic saw. The absolute best thing about this saw is the CABINET MOUNTED TRUNION. Blade adjustments are very easy. No way will I ever again have a table mounted trunion setup. This alone makes this saw better than all other similar saws.
I already own a good aftermarket saw fence (Incra TS) and cast iron router table attachment (BenchDog ProMAX), so I didn't need the higher end hybrid saws (152.221140 and 152.221240) offered by Sears.
From Sears Parts I ordered the dust collection pan for saw 152.221140 and added it to my saw. ...review »
This is an excellent table saw and has held up to the Craftsman name! The 10" blade is easily replaced , and can cut most anything needed for home repair. It's easy to move around the garage with the wheel base attachment, making it easier to get to the job. Portable enough not to take up too much space, but sturdy enough for the big jobs too. The safety cover for the blade when cutting is a great help that makes it safe enough for the wife to use. We were able to put up our garage with it.
I have bought this table saw to replace an older Craftsman model. I have been very pleased with the overall features. It is very reliable, and has performed as expected. I did not use the fence that comes with it due to the fact that the table saw is attached to and 8'x4' wooden table to provide much better support to cut big pieces.
No doubt in my mind that the Craftsman tools are built with good quality and are very afordable.
I have owned my Craftsman 10" tablesaw for two and a half years. This saw is very stable, the rip fence is accurate and the blade is easy to square. I am very impressed with how strong the motor is, which makes ripping and crosscutting large panels much easier to accomplish.
I owned and have used this saw for over a year. It is fantastic. The motor never bogs down, the fence stays true, and the dust collection is great. No more sawdust all over the shop. I have never had to adjust the table after the initial setup. I have made several types of furniture and it has never failed me.