WOW ... what response ... this is a great set of group

So ... if purchasing new ... it seems to come down to a choice
between

Nova ( http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=20011

And the

Jet ( http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=5225

Any other candidates?


Regarding the Nova vs Jet

From my experience ... heavier is more stable ... and as I have
all of my tools (with the exceptions of a POS Craftsman radial saw) on
wheels ... weight is
not really a factor ... other than moving it from the
curb

I did notice the notice the difference between the 215/3630 rpm
(Nova) ... vs the 450/3000 rpm of the Jet ...

What about the HP difference ... 1.5 hp (Nova) vs 1 hp (Jet)?

Has anyone heard of durability of Nova's? ... I know and trust Jet
for sturdy durable tools

At present I am leaning towards the Jet ... if for no other reason
than the stability ... and known durability ... but that lower low and
higher high of the Nova are quite attractive

As for purchasing used ... I will have to see what comes along ... as
this is a actually my Christmas present from my dad ... so this
isnt an IF ... it is a WHEN