I have been shopping around for a new table saw. I have a maximum $1,200 budget, so most of the better cabinet saws are not really an option.
The saws I have been concentrating on are basically the hybrids and the starter-level cabinet saws. The main differences I can see between the two types are:
1. The trunnion mounting method - top mounted vs. cabinet mounted. Based on the recent article in FWW (link below), however, it appears there are at least two hybrid saw with the trunnions mounted to the cabinet (Craftsman and Steel City).
2. All (or nearly all) of the cabinet saws have a 220 VAC requirement, whereas the hybrids. This is not a problem for me as I already have 220 in the shop, but I suppose it matters for some other folks.
The simple question I have is: In addition to the two issues above, what are the other factors I should consider when choosing between a hybrid vs. a cabinet saw?
Thanks
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