I'd much rather have an old C'man! They are iron, tend to be straight, and
cost $200 or less. I have one for rip and one for crosscuts, so I don't
have to change bladdes. One is a 1972 that came with wings, stand, book,
and some accessories for $75! Both arbors are true to the slots and there
is no measurable runout. I use Freud blades and feel no need for better.
Yes, I'd like a nice fence, but that's about the only real change I'd make.
I never even have the fence on the crosscutter. The motors are small, but I
rarely load them and one can put on a harbor freight motor for under $100.

Wilson


"Grandpa" jsdebooATcomcast.net wrote in message
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This saw sounds appealing but a search didn't turn up anyplace that sold
them, chain stores anyway. I found references to Sears, Lowes and Home
Depot but when I went to their web sites and drilled down, no such thing
as a BT3100. So who sells them where I might have an opportunity to
place my hands on one for a look-see first, or am I stuck with a no
touch internet purchase? I'm in Albuquerque if that matters.