10 in. Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Dual Laser Guide

A:  I am not sure you need to call ridgid.

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A:  Thadius7, you will need to direct your question directly to Ridgid at their site. This is a tool that Ridgid contracted with an outside manufacturer (Chevron) to produce. The issues with this saw are at that stage, and not with the Home Depot stores. This was the best miter saw that I've ever owned, but I've been trying for the last 2 years to buy another one and I've run into dead ends. Demand for the saw is so great that used models on Craigslist are bringing close to the original retail price in some markets. Check with Ridgid about the future of the saw. They usually get back to you within a couple of days.

A:  Assuming you're referring to this model Ryobi saw - TSS102L which I don't own, but I do own the Ridgid saw. My father-in-law also owns the older blue Ryobi 10" saw and I used it a good amount so I can somewhat compare them. All dual bevel miter saws in theory can do the same things, some are more accurate and perform tasks better. I can say this his older Ryobi wasn't super accurate with the common detentes especially at 45 degrees. Also he broke off the knob to lock down the miter angle once and while he got it replaced the Ridgid's press-down lock is more secure and sturdy. His older Ryobi had a wildly inaccurate laser line that was manually adjustable. The Ridgid has a line on both sides of the blade that has been more accurate for me. Some benefits the Ridgid has that I don't see on the Ryobi TSS102L: A universal power switch that can be better operated by right or left hands. A safety mechanism to prevent accidental powering on of the blade A 'soft start' motor for smoother operation A light directed at the cut area An excellent included Diablo blade Controls for the bevel out front, so you don't need to find/fumble with them at the back of the saw The motor is mounted on a belt and is not direct drive, so less weight to raise/lower on each cut A more robust looking and flexible clamp for holding pieces down A taller, larger and adjustable fence Good cable management An additional handle at the rear to help carry it around - this is really nice since it is heavy and awkward to carry. You also get what you pay for. The Ridgid cost me around $300 and is a solid tool that I enjoy using and can trust for accurate cuts. The Ryobi is nearly have the price, is missing several features and if it's like the older Ryobi my father-in-law has, it can't do as good of a job and isn't as trustworthy for cuts. Ultimately the Ryobi will get the job done, it may not perform at the same level without additional effort and potentially minor adjustments or misaligned cuts, but it will make compound cuts. It always comes down to what you expect from your tools and how much you really need them. Do you want to pay more now for a better tool, or pay less, have some issues to overcome and either cease needing the tool or upgrade later for less frustration? I believe the Ridgid has been discontinued sadly. The same company that makes Ridgid makes Ryobi. If you want a slightly better saw over the Ryobi you might want to consider the Dewalt. Makita also makes a really good compound saw, but it gets to be a bit more expensive.