On 2/23/2009 12:10 PM Pete C. spake thus:

As an additional note, I'd suggest instead of looking to roll the saw
out of the way when you're not cutting you instead make a drop on
worktable top that can rest over the saw and provide an assembly /
finishing table. Let the heavy cabinet saw serve as the central
workspace.

That's an interesting idea worth considering, but it may or may not work
in a particular workshop.

In my case, I need to be able to turn the saw 90°, one way for ripping
long stock, the other way for crosscutting same.

If you're considering using the saw on large panels (plywood, etc.),
that's a whole 'nother ball o'wax.

One other thing to consider: get a good roller stand so you can support
long pieces.

Lots of ways to arrange one's workspace. And a saw table does make a
nice work surface.


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