I run a shop building guitars. I need a very accurate table saw. I assume the fence is going to be as much a part of this as the saw.
I will not need to cart the saw around. It will be in shop.
I'd like to use it as a jointer. I'm guessing this means that the fence must be dead straight.
I checked out a saw with a Biesemeyer Fence tonight and I noticed the fence had a board screwed to the fence (Blade side) and laminate to cover the screws. The fence was probably .010" - .020" from straight in places. We ripped a few boards and of course the joints were not good enough for glue.
So that leads me to my question. Can the fence be fixed to dead straight and how hard is it?
I have a few saws I'm considering and I'd like to add a few more to the list if I should. I'm new and don't know much.
I do know I want VERY accurate tools. I have an old DeWalt Radial Arm Saw and it is one of the best. It's taught me that great build quality in a tool makes life much easier in wood working.
So.... I only want to buy one saw for the next 20 years. I don't need to cart it around. I run a shop.
I am not concerned as much about how much (of course cost hurts but I'm more concerned with the quality of the cut).
What should I buy?
So far I've considered the following:
-PM 65
-PM 66
-Delta Unisaw
-Ridgid
-Bosch (the one that collapses)