Originally Posted by
jmoriearty
I honestly guess it would depend on what kinds of wood work you are doing. For me, a table saw is one of the most important, fundamental pieces of equipment in my shop. Dados cut on a table saw are so much cleaner than with a router, and if you are making several pieces at once, it's easier to set it up one time than to reset router guides over and over, at least for me. But I also use my table saw to rip, cut box joints, cut rabbits, make tapered table legs, and even cross cuts when I want them very clean or precisely mitered. It does take up a lot of space, but for the things I do, it's priceless.
I, personally, want a sliding miter saw that does 16" cuts to replace my radial arm saw. I'm sooooo tired of that piece of junk taking up room!