Big Saw On A Budget || Ridgid R4520 Contractor Table Saw || Tool Review

Is it junk or a hidden gem? Follow along with me as we check out this $750 table saw.

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00:00 Intro
00:39 Walk Around
03:25 Wheels
04:05 Throat Plate
05:30 Blades
07:47 Fence
09:24 Addressing Some Issues
12:29 Conclusion, Thanks For Watching!

[JohnnyUmphress]

I have that saw. I bought it about 6 years ago and I love the fence. It works flawlessly for me. Watching your video shows that Ridged made a lot of changes to the saw and all were for the worse. This is the best saw I have ever owned and I owned a Delta cabinet saw at one time, many years ago.

[rvail]

I had the original Rigid contractor's saw. I bought it because it was the only contractor's saw that had more than 30" right of blade cut (it had 36"). That was 20 years ago. I've been looking for a replacement ever since as it's now aging.

BTW, I'm a master cabinetmaker and I build very high end residential, aviation and yachting work.

[gerardoespinoza]

Thanks for the review on the table saw, I have the ridgid R4512 which is the last version of the one you have, and it’s been a great saw, I have done a lots of kitchen cabinets and I have had any problems, after 8-9 years of heavy use and still working as new.

[Funknwanker]

I got the delta last year and love it. What made it even better was I saw it for sale at 50% off so I got it for sub $400.00 brand new.

[justinhaug]

I bought the delta saw about 5 years ago, I looked at the ridgid saw and it looked really nice however after watching dozens of videos and reading all kinds of reviews I came to the conclusion that the ridgid saws had lots of problems with the fence as well as lots of problems with the table being flat. I also noticed that I found quite a few of them being sold private sale and that kinda helped me make my decision to stay away from ridgid. I have been very happy with my delta saw for the $600 I spent on it back then, I use it almost daily and haven't had any serious issues with it.

[cheryldawkins]

I own the rigid 4512. I have had it for about 5 years. I love it. I have built many tables with it and have never had a single problem.

[danielhunter]

Thank you for doing this review. The Rigid r4520 was the table saw that I was contemplating purchasing. I have read various reviews on this model and your review has answered my questions. I require the fence to be true and straight and more so I require the mitre slot to be true. Thank you for the very honest review.

[haroldneely]

I modified the fence on mine with a piece of aluminum angle and it works a lot better. And now there IS a delta modification that I couldn’t find back when I bought it. Thanks man 👍👍

[ericbooker]

I bought one, not even a year, and one day I was raising the saw and it started binding. I would have to let it down and back up to get the saw to raise. Life-time warranty doesn't count because I took it to be repaired, 80-mile drive one-way and once back home the same issue within a week. thought I got a good deal because I got it brand new from Home Depot for $325. I took the loss because I will not be making 80-mile trips 4 times each time the problem happens. The Dewalt job-site saw was about $500 and I thought that cast iron table saw would be better by far. People I know that bought the DeWalt are still using their saw.

[daledeimel]

I agree with Johnny. I bought mine about 4 years ago and have used a lot with no problems. My fence is excellent.

[kevinthomson]

I had high hopes for this rigid saw. There’s lots of them for sale on the used market locally and like the idea of stepping up a notch from a portable contractor saw. But if it’s got a bent fence that doesn’t lock straight and a crooked table I may as well stick with my Bosch 4000 that has the same issues.

[kenmcavoy]

I just purchased the rigid saw. Looks just like the delta. Love the fence table isn’t completely flat. 729.00 bucks with tax and free delivery. My research found the delta and the rigid made by same company. Saws are identical except for color.

[Dhi-feeu]

Great video. Just had my Rigid table saw delivered today. I paid about $700 and have the fence tighten up not straight. I can manage that by measuring front and rear of fence. But the fence and slots on the saw. Now, I’m not sure if I should return it. A lot of information. Thank you.

[barrymathison]

I probably I'm watching the review on the Ridgid table saw 10-in and you're talking about the fence and I've noted even on the last video that you even did that. He checked the measurements from the bottom and work your way at the top with a tape measure before you. You know before you go so I noticed that on all the Craftsman I watch on YouTube that they all check the fence from the top to the bottom where the tape measure. But please mean to believe that both fences are not good. That's all just what I've been seeing. Thanks for listening

[LutherBuilds]

My solution for making sure the fence locks down square or parallel is to push it forward on the front and then lock it down. I've had no other issues with mine. I did remove the flip out fence from under the main fence as I never use it. It definitely was a learning curve figuring out that I have to hold in the switch for it to start. I honestly think most people don't have a clue how to properly set up their tools when they first buy them, which would solve 99% of their problems if they did. At least most Diyers.

[patrickmarrocco]

Cheers brother. I was watching my Home Depot app for a sale on the Rigid before pulling the trigger and then found your video. Just picked up the Delta. Thanks for the review!

[msb]

I have the previous model 4510. I bought it used and I love it. After hyper adjusting the fence I push it forward tight in the track b4 locking it down. I don't expect absolute perfection with an aluminum fence. If and when I do I'll upgrade to steel. Maybe a little rubber mallet treatment would remove the bow. One advantage the 4510 has over the 4520 is mine easily converted to 240V with factory supplied instructions. Makes a big difference. No issues with the slots on mine either. Sounds like you got a bad one and got lucky with the Delta. When I looked the Delta's were blowing motors.

[SouthDFW]

Good video, I also have this same saw, the R4520, for about a year or so now, it was a good price for the features it offered at the time. Not a professional at all, sometimes question whether I'm even a good novice, but for just puttsing around, it does the job. Thank you.

[rockstylex]

I bought that saw and returned it right away. The top was not even close to flat. A flat edge would rock back and forth with a 1/8 inch gap on either side. When sliding anything flat over the table it would catch on the miter channel.

[houseoffire]

I have the R4512 10" saw... I spent about 6hrs one day getting the fence within .002 square at a 4ft rip. Being it was not bowed I assumed this was great. Hindsight is that I found out the aluminum fence does bow in different hot cold conditions. Currently mine is out about .020 in a 65 degree shop with 25% humidity.

Let's just say I will be building or buying a steel tee square style fence asap