Apologies in advance for another table saw question.
We're renovating our house which includes enlarging my workshop. This means it will finally fit something larger than my trusty old dewalt contractor saw. It will also involve a kitchen remodel with me making all the cabinets. For sheet goods, I typically use a track saw for general breakdown then final cutting on the table saw as needed. I'm a hobbyist and do most of my work hybrid - breaking down stock with power tools and shape/finish with hand tools. Other than the kitchen, typical work is one off furniture out of hardwood and sometimes sheet goods (midcentury furniture).
My plan for the saw replacement is:
sawstop professional 36" 3HP - for my purposes 1.75HP is probably fine, but I'm planning on adding 240 anyway.
ICS base - for ease of movement in my still small shop
folding outfeed table
Any other options/additions I should consider?
Questions/options:
- router table:I'd like to mount my router on the right end of the table (sawstop table, router lift and box) and ditch my small bosch router table
- Dust collection: what's the practical difference between the two dust collection systems? I know the floating dust collection guard is not compatible with the router table on the right. I think this is the biggest question mark for me.
- Also, until now, I've pretty much never used a riving knife or table top dust collection, instead using sleds and splitters on zero clearance inserts. Given this, I'm open to optimal dust collection/safety options.
- I already have an icra 1000se and express. I'd be happy to keep using them unless there's another better option. How would these play with various dust collection mechanisms?
All feedback appreciated!