"Greg G." wrote in message
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Swingman said:

"Greg G." wrote in message

I have heard the same thing. When I asked the salesman about it, he
denied there was a problem and then stalked off in a huff...

Old news (there's a contradiction in terms for you) ... IIRC, that
problem,
not all that prevalent in the first place considering the number of units
sold, was addressed/solved at last two or three years ago.

This was last year - the last time I was caught drooling over a new
saw...

Being a local dealer, however, I would think the problem of subsequent
shipping damage would rest squarely on the purchasers shoulders.

Certainly not something to kill a deal unless one is looking for an
excuse,
IMO.

My problem at this point would be how to get the darned thing off my
truck with only two helpers - one of them being a large, but wimpy,
friend and the other being SWMBO. Partial disassembly on the pallet
would help - but I'm not sure. They claim a weight of ~450 pounds,
but from the horror stories I've read concerning moving heavy saws...

I AM lucky to have a drive the runs right up to the door, however.
No 250' treks across a wet lawn, down a hill, and around a curving
staircase.

When I bought my 5HP Left Tilt Uni (500+ pounds) several years ago - I
brought it home on my utility trailer behind my van - Woodcraft warned me
to be careful and not drop it or bounce in the trailer (hit bumps on the
road et al ) as it could damage the trunion (when I unpacked it and set it
up there was a large very firm block of foam that the motor was resting on -
I kept this in case I ever have to move it) - When I got home I made a ramp
of 2x10 and slid it down to a moving dolly and then into the garage - the
key is taking it slow and easy - don't rush and you could even unload it by
yourself - I had a couple of piano movers take a full size upright down a
set of steep stairs by themselves and it weighs more than the Uni - remember
your physics class and use the correct items to make it easier and safer.

BB