Originally Posted by
Jacob Mac
I'm going to get the 79x48. Just waiting to hear from the salesperson.
Before I do, anything else I should be thinking about as far as accessories, space in the shop, etc? Something everyone who has a slider knows about but someone new to the slider might not be considering?
How good is Hammer's mobility kit for the saw?
I'm going to assume that model comes with the outrigger (mine did), which is a good accessory if you ever plan on crosscutting wide pieces (especially plywood). The small triangular-shaped extension table is also a good accessory; I leave that one mounted permanently right where the smaller miter gauge goes. Another nice to have is one of the extensions that is typically used on the A3 units; I have one of these mounted on the back of the saw right next to the sliding table, as it provides a little bit of outfeed support for offcuts.
I have the mobility kit on my saw, but really only used it to place the saw in my shop. Depending on how much you will need to move your saw and in which directions, their mobility kit may or may not work well for you.
Congrats on the purchase / choice, and hopefully it doesn't take you too long to get it.
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