I’d recommend a sawstop, even the folding or contractor one. It’s a fingersaver.

The most expensive table saw is not “basic”.

The contractor one isn’t that expensive. And it saves on medical bills if an amateur cuts their fingers.

But yeah be a prick about it.

Yeah it’s only a thousand dollars right?

How much is your finger worth then in your opinion?

The guy asked for a basic table saw. A thousand dollar saw is not basic.

I agree, but I would suggest the guy should be willing to spend the money for safety. If he cannot afford it get a handsaw.

Surely you can see how silly that is. You can cut your finger off with all kinds of woodworking tools. Does Sawstop make a hand saw? How about chisels?

You can, but it is less likely. Most likely you draw blood but the would heals normally in a week without needing a doctor

chisles are more dangerious but you normally work away from your body.

You’re missing my point: A thousand dollar table saw is not a basic saw. It’s not something anyone but a serious wood worker is going to buy unless they’re rich. This person is going to buy a used Ryobi because the suggestions in this thread are so dumb. “Go buy a $650 saw! Go buy a $1000 saw!” How is that helpful at all? Do you recommend buying Snap On to your friends who want to turn a few bolts? This thread is a pile of gate keeping by people who either have way too much money or are serious woodworkers. And I’m getting downvoted for calling out this stupidity.