On Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:48:17 -0400, Nova wrote:

On Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:16:05 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

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From what I understand, Sawstop, the people that have first hand
knowledge of what the additional cos would b,e have stated that the
additional manufacturer cost for a bench top saw would be $55.00.

If you have to think about spending that much more for a saw, even if it
is $100, consider the saving you have when it actually functions and
prevents you from being badly injured.

From what I've read, based on the Gass's proposed cost to Bosch, the
cost to a manufacturer would be $150 - $200 plus an 8% licensing fee
on the total wholesale price of the saw. In the case of my saw it
would add $300 - $350.

On a $399 DeWally or $349 Jet worksite saw, that's a ONE HUNDRED
PERCENT increase in the cost. On a $219 Crapsman table saw, it's
closer to a 150% increase.

( Prices from http://www.toolseeker.com/WdWkMac/TableSaw.htm )

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