Andrew Pitonyak
04-07-2010, 3:00 AM
I usually work in a portion of a crowded shared basement.
(*) The Bosch 4100 is able to be taken down to a very small size and stored out of the way in a vertical position. Is this possible with the SS using the highly mobile base?
(*) I have seen the "contractor" version of the SS with the larger table attached. I assume that these are not trivial to attach and detach. My point is that if a total tear down is required often, then it is a lot of work. How does this compare to the Bosch 4100 and the available add-on feed tables?
(*) On this forum, it was stated that the smaller SS fence is not that good. I was lead to believe that the larger fence for the SS is very nice. Can anyone elaborate on this?
(*) On the newer version of the Bosch, I understand that the current fence is at last acceptable... Sorry, that is a statement, not a question.
(*) If the smaller SS fence is not so nice and the larger fence is nice, can the larger fence be used in the smaller setup?
(*) Any specific comments on dust collection for these two saws? I assume that on the SS it is fine. I think that I read that with the Bosch it is improved (vague term...).
(*) I understand that the Bosch is easy to get up and down basement stairs. Any thoughts on the SS with the contractor base?
(*) Anyone used a crosscut sled on the Bosch 4100 or the SS Contractor saw? I really should take a look at the plans for one of those...
I have a strong preference for:
Cabinet larger saw, if I can figure out how to organize around it (so please don't bother preaching to the choir about a larger saw).
SS finger saving magic.
(*) The Bosch 4100 is able to be taken down to a very small size and stored out of the way in a vertical position. Is this possible with the SS using the highly mobile base?
(*) I have seen the "contractor" version of the SS with the larger table attached. I assume that these are not trivial to attach and detach. My point is that if a total tear down is required often, then it is a lot of work. How does this compare to the Bosch 4100 and the available add-on feed tables?
(*) On this forum, it was stated that the smaller SS fence is not that good. I was lead to believe that the larger fence for the SS is very nice. Can anyone elaborate on this?
(*) On the newer version of the Bosch, I understand that the current fence is at last acceptable... Sorry, that is a statement, not a question.
(*) If the smaller SS fence is not so nice and the larger fence is nice, can the larger fence be used in the smaller setup?
(*) Any specific comments on dust collection for these two saws? I assume that on the SS it is fine. I think that I read that with the Bosch it is improved (vague term...).
(*) I understand that the Bosch is easy to get up and down basement stairs. Any thoughts on the SS with the contractor base?
(*) Anyone used a crosscut sled on the Bosch 4100 or the SS Contractor saw? I really should take a look at the plans for one of those...
I have a strong preference for:
Cabinet larger saw, if I can figure out how to organize around it (so please don't bother preaching to the choir about a larger saw).
SS finger saving magic.