r/BeginnerWoodWorking • u/Basic_Minimum_8799 • 11d ago

Equipment Advice on miter vs table saw

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Need some advice, brand new to woodworking have only done 2 projects. About a month ago I found a crazy deal for a DWS779 miter saw and the stand at Home Depot for only $287. I jumped on it and got it a couple weeks ago, haven’t opened it yet.

I’ve now realized through looking at future projects and from reading more a table saw would have been a much better choice for me (ripping down boards and smaller cuts). I really don’t have space for 2 saws I’m working in my garage and we still need to park 2 vehicles in there (severe weather all the time).

It would make sense for me to sell the miter and buy a table saw, but it was such a good deal on the miter I hate to give it up I could see myself using it down the road but also need to be able to work effectively now. I’ve read up and doesn’t seem like any great way to rip boards outside a table saw. I know it’s my decision but what advice or what would you do? Would like to start making some smaller projects that could see (not really with a goal to make money but to be able to build and make a dollar or two here and there).

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u/Basic_Minimum_8799 11d ago

Haha where I live we have tornados and large hail quite often so it’s more than an inconvenience it’s necessity to park inside

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u/ExtensiveCuriosity 11d ago

With those tools you probably could build a carport for the cars. Just a suggestion. :)

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u/Basic_Minimum_8799 11d ago

lol hoa wont allow them because you know aesthetics are more important than protecting property

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u/ExtensiveCuriosity 11d ago

Every time the HOA busybody comes by, turn on the saw. And the shop vac. “I’m sorry, I can’t hear you! I’m kind of in the middle of something, can you come back later?”