SawStop Contractor vs. Professional - Detailed comparison

[Trent Davis]

I have written a detailed article that covers the differences between the SawStop Contractor Saw and the Professional Saw. This is to help anyone considering adding either of these saws to their shop.


I attempted to cover all the important points while trying not to make it too convoluted. If there is anything important that I missed, please let me know.


https://www.trentdavis.net/wp/2019/01/18/choosing-a-sawstop-contractor-vs-professional/


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[Rick Brantley]

Real nice write up Trent. I am not sure it is worth a change to your work, I discovered the bar of the miter gauge is improved in the Professional model. The bar has 3 spring loaded ball bearing, set screws for adjusting the side-way slop. The Contractor miter gauge bar can be swapped out with the Pro model. The bar and adjustment set screws can be ordered direct from SawStop.

[Trent Davis]

Real nice write up Trent. I am not sure it is worth a change to your work, I discovered the bar of the miter gauge is improved in the Professional model. The bar has 3 spring loaded ball bearing, set screws for adjusting the side-way slop. The Contractor miter gauge bar can be swapped out with the Pro model. The bar and adjustment set screws can be ordered direct from SawStop.


That's a good one. I'll add it. Thanks for reminding me of this.

[Trent Davis]

Real nice write up Trent. I am not sure it is worth a change to your work, I discovered the bar of the miter gauge is improved in the Professional model. The bar has 3 spring loaded ball bearing, set screws for adjusting the side-way slop. The Contractor miter gauge bar can be swapped out with the Pro model. The bar and adjustment set screws can be ordered direct from SawStop.


Alright, I added a section on the miter gauge. Thanks again for bringing that to my attention.