Table Saw

Another vote for the older machines. I've owned at least a dozen table saws over the years and they were almost all from the 60s, 70s, or 80s. Most have been the cabinet style table saw, but that's not what you're looking for. Much better built back then. Delta/Rockwell made their machines in the U.S. until the early 80s I believe, then went overseas. Obviously, quality suffered. However, they did have plants in Canada and Brazil, those machines were comparable to the U.S. made ones, IMO.

Regarding accuracy, table saws do need to be "tuned." I don't know about the lower end "new" units, but anything worth getting will have adjustments for the table and fence to get them accurate to the blade. It takes a little time to get set up to where it's accurate, but definitely worth it (and you'll get to know your machine while you're at it).

Another plus with the older saws is that even the bench models are belt drive. I like the old Craftsman 103 models, Delta, or even the Delta Homecraft line, which was their economy line. At least in my area, you can find these old saws in great condition for around $100 all day long.