Originally Posted by
John McGovern
Hi All,
1) Cabinet or Hybrid? If Hybrid, I don't want to have to jack-around with trunnions all the time.
Cabinet saw for sure
2) 52" rails and wing?
My last saw I had 52". I went down to 36" on my new saw, and am very happy I did that.
3) If the answer to #2 is yes, some saws come with long rails, but no wing insert - what to do?
4) Is a router wing worth having, and is there a generic that fits most saws, or are they saw-specific?
I put on a cast iron router wing on my last saw. On this one I built a router table on a movable cart that lives on the right side of the saw. I like that better.
5) I have 220V, so should I skip the 2HP models and go right to 3HP? (Probably a stupid question...)
I went for the 5HP, ICS, so perhaps overkill, but I would go to 3HP. I'm extremely happy with the extra power.
6) Finally, what are your favorite models? New and used are both acceptable. So much has changed and my head is whirling like the blade on the falling Craftsman... Saw Stop will not be an option; I will rely on my discipline to keep all Ten.
I have only owned SawStops, so can't answer that. Clearly there have been many experts that have already answered that.
I appreciate all advice, suggestions, and comments.
Thanks,
John
I hope this helps, though I'm late to the party and you have many good suggestions already made.
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