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1. 
   Danusan11 | Sep 24, 2006 11:57pm | #1

   Don't know a thing about pioneer, however when I get ready to go with a cabinet saw, I'am going to take a serious look at saw stop. Pricey but I like to be able to have all my fingers until I leave this rock. Powermatic would be another choice.

   Have you looked for used equipment, lots of cabinet saws available at 1/2 the cost of new.

2. 
   JonE | Sep 25, 2006 02:09am | #2

   Never heard of the Pioneer brand.

   Might want to look at the new Powermatic 2000, also the line of cabinet saws from Steel City Tool Works.

   Or a Unisaw.

    

3. 
   DougU | Sep 25, 2006 02:25am | #3

   Delta's Unisaw is, of course, the industry standard for good reason.

   For small shops maybe. The bigger shops are using sliders like Robland, Felder..........

   Take a look at General, they make a real good table saw, very comparable to the UNISAW and Powermatic.

   Doug

4. 
   Jer | Sep 25, 2006 04:34am | #4

   Don't forget to consider Jet. They make a good cabinet saw with the Beisemeir type fence for quite a bit less than the Powermatic. The Delta unisaw is good and I preferr the Beisemeir with it.

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   JohnSprung | Sep 25, 2006 10:02pm | #5

   Check out the Old Woodworking Machines web site.  There are guys there who buy and overhaul table saws as a hobby.  You might well score a Unisaw or Powermatic fully restored for less money than a crappy new saw.

    

    

   -- J.S.