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   Westcoast | Mar 25, 2009 12:11am | #1

   I would seriously look at the Sawstop contractor saw. A friend of mine bought the cabinet saw and it is the real deal as far as quality and the bonus of safety.

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   Frankie | Mar 25, 2009 12:42am | #5

   $1,600. That's why.I know. I know. Safety costs. Pay now or pay later. It's just that everyone is going to want to test it out and I think each time the safety is tripped you need to get a new safety and a new blade. Turns out to be an expensive "test." They are an excellent option though.Frankie

   Flay your Suffolk bought-this-morning sole with organic hand-cracked pepper and blasted salt.

   Thrill each side for four minutes at torchmark haut. Interrogate a lemon.

   Embarrass any tough roots from the samphire. Then bamboozle till it's al dente with that certain je ne sais quoi.

   Arabella Weir as Minty Marchmont - Posh Nosh

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   andybuildz | Mar 25, 2009 12:50am | #7

   looking at yer tag..you in Suffolk County? I'm in Cold Spring Harbor/Huntington.

   I have the Ridgid w/no issues with the fence but my first choice would have been the Bosch had I not gotten such a great deal on the Ridgid.

   edit: whoops...wrong Ridgid...sorry.Mine is the TS2410LS. My cabinet saw is is a Powermatic but thats not whatcha looking for either. That DW sure looks nice but sure is pricy.

    

    

   http://www.cliffordrenovations.com

   http://www.ramdass.org

    

   Edited 3/24/2009 6:01 pm ET by andybuildz

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   Westcoast | Mar 25, 2009 04:52am | #11

   I know that part is not so fun. And if testing did happen (but it shouldn't) that would be an issue. But look at what you would have to use in your shop for a long time! I was actually thinking that it's a big job so you are covered with the money aspect as apposed to a small job where it is hard to justify.

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   andyfew322 | Mar 25, 2009 12:18am | #2

   I would vote Ridgid ts3650. I have not had a single problem with durability of the fence.

   http://www.cocoboloboy.webs.com
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   EricPaulson | Mar 25, 2009 12:26am | #3

   Why not the 745?

    

    

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   Frankie | Mar 25, 2009 12:37am | #4

   Yeah, thinking of that or the DW744X (which I have at another site). I was thinking I needed something more hefty, with a bigger bed and not so easily moved. We'll be cutting lots of 3/4" plywood and MDF and LVL/ 2x joists. I don't want to risk it moving when some gorilla starts ripping.The price is nice though especially if I get a reconditioned unit ($440 @ Toolking).Frankie

   Flay your Suffolk bought-this-morning sole with organic hand-cracked pepper and blasted salt.

   Thrill each side for four minutes at torchmark haut. Interrogate a lemon.

   Embarrass any tough roots from the samphire. Then bamboozle till it's al dente with that certain je ne sais quoi.

   Arabella Weir as Minty Marchmont - Posh Nosh

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   EricPaulson | Mar 25, 2009 12:44am | #6

   Look at the Bosch then, the one that is the same size as the larger Dewalt.

   Or keep an eye on CL.

   What do you have going?

   (I'm looking for work)

   Eric 

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   Henley | Mar 25, 2009 02:41am | #9

   Is this work going to be on sight? You could get a railsaw. Slower for sure but much nicer then feeding 3/4 through a contractor saw. The time thing IS a drawback but the accuracy and safety are outstanding. Heck you could use a vac and have no dust too.

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   Gene_Davis | Mar 25, 2009 01:31am | #8

   The Woodtek line from Woodworkers Supply has two to consider.

   The right tilt one, at $800, weighs in at 250 pounds.  The leftie is $670 and lighter, weighing 225.

   Both have 2HP motors and great fences, C.I. tables, and good controls.

    

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   "A stripe is just as real as a dadgummed flower."

   Gene Davis        1920-1985

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   Scott | Mar 25, 2009 03:46am | #10

   Have you considered a used (cragslist) Unisaw, Powermatic, or General? I've seen top of the line cabinet saws around the $600 too $800 mark.

   Scott.