Time for a new TS - Suggestions

[Paul Stroik]

I am seriously considering (money permitting) purchasing a new table saw this spring/summer. I presently have a Delta 34-410 contractors saw with unifence/uniguard upgrades. It is about 22 years old and still running strong. It's been a good machine but I would like some of the newer features of the newer TS. A Cabinet saw with Riving knife, 4" DC port, 3hp-1ph are just a few of the features which have caught my eye.

After reading numerous threads here about the pm2000 I started leaning that way until I saw the price. At the moment I think it wiser to step back and look at something in the lower price range.

Another saw that has caught my eye is the Jet exacta deluxe w/50" extension. Has anyone had one long enough to give a critique on this machine? Pros/Cons.

Paul

[Bob Rufener]

Paul, Keep your eyes and ears open. CL is a good place to start. I bought a very nice Unisaw for $800 from a guy in Sauk City, WI abut 8 months ago. Great deal! The saw had been owned by his father who had passed away. He also threw in 4 table inserts, 4 miter gauges, 3 very nice 10" blades (two of which were Forrest blades), 2 dado sets and a few other miscellaneous items. The deals are there if you look around and are patient.

[Paul Stroik]

Thanks Bob - Will watch CL. I also noticed (and can't believe I missed it) another thread with a similar question. Will be watching that thread for responses.

[scott spencer]

How does this one look for < $1500 to your door?
Grizzly G0691 (http://www.grizzly.com/products/g0691)

http://www.grizzly.com/images/pics/jpeg288/g/g0691.jpg

SPECIFICATIONS:

* Motor: 3 HP, 220V, single-phase
* Amps: 15
* Blade tilt: Left
* Table height from floor: 34"
* Table size with extension: 27" x 63"
* Arbor speed: 4,300 RPM
* Arbor size: 5/8"
* Maximum dado width: 13/16"
* Maximum depth of cut @ 90°: 3-1/8"
* Maximum depth of cut @ 45°: 2-3/16"
* Maximum rip capacity: 50"
* Distance from front of table to blade at maximum cut: 12-1/4"
* Distance from front of table to center of blade: 17-1/4"
* Overall dimensions: 85"L x 41"W x 40"H
* Approximate shipping weight: 644 lbs.

FEATURES:

* Precision ground cast iron table
* Cast iron trunnions
* 4" dust port
* T-slot miter gauge
* Includes riving knife and blade guard
* Camlock T-fence with HDPE face
* Quick release devise for changing guard/riving knife
* Powder coated paint
* Includes standard and dado table inserts

[Myk Rian]

Take a look at the Steel City saws. Consistenty great reviews.
http://www.steelcitytoolworks.com/products_category.cfm?section=2&category=12