Tom Plamann wrote:
"David" wrote in message
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I've heard that the "fit and finish" is supposedly excellent. I'd take
exception to that characterization, based on the unit I just inspected.
The paint job was horrible! Lots of debris was trapped under the glossy
black paint covering the fence and rails. Maybe a Saw Stop was in
operation a few feet away from where they paint them? What a mess! For
$3,500 I'd expect better. The table itself looked beefy and the elevation
handle moved smoothly. I liked the overly large shutoff switch. Integral
locking casters in the base--nice touch. The handle on the fence stuck out
more than I'd like. I didn't get a chance to hear it run. oh, it has a
flat belt instead of 3 V belts like the Uni--that's a plus. What a shame
it's so expensive (I'm sure that comment will trigger arguments about how
much is a finger worth). All in all it looks well built. Now if they can
figure out how to apply a decent paint job.

Dave


I recently had a chance to use one of these saws. I never though too much
about the hype surrounding this saw. But I was actually impressed with the
function of the saw. It felt good and was easy to set up and use. I have a
much different opinion of it now than just thinking of it as a safety
gimmick.

I forgot to look at the paint job.

Tom Plamann


yeah, you got to USE it; I only got to LOOK at it, Tom.

dave