I'm not totally sure of the protocol here, but starting a new thread. I was the OP who started the PM2000 vs. G0691 discussion. But since that post went so far afield, I decided I'd start a new thread given that I'm changing the subject. I hope that's ok.
Given all the feedback I've gotten, I am now seriously considering upping my budget and getting either the Hammer K3 or the MM SC3W. I'm not 100% set on it yet, but had some questions for those of you who use sliders. A lot of the slider threads on SMC seem to be pretty dated.
My shop is not huge, it's a basement shop that's 16'x26'. I will not be keeping my old TS while having the slider at the same time, so my slider will be my ONLY TS. What do I lose by ditching the traditional TS?
I do a lot of dadoing on my TS and would like to continue that on the slider. I think the slider will help even more for dadoes given the fact it can take panels. I had heard the MM cannot take dado blades, so this could be a concern.
The MM rep has been EXTREMELY responsive and the Hammer people have not even responded to me yet. I'm a bit disappointed in that. The MM person has told me that he has a unit he can ship out in a day. I had heard Hammer takes several months to ship. I'd prefer not to wait until the winter to receive it, but again, I'm not sure given Hammer won't call me back.
Lastly, I'm 45 years old and I'm hoping this is my last TS purchase. I would expect with a high end American style saw to last me forever. Can I expect the same from European slider?
Do people have opinions on sliders in general or these 2 models specifically?
Thanks again for all your help.
Mike