On Thu, 27 May 2004 13:14:46 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski"
wrote:


"John Pilhoefer" wrote in message
...
I have the opportunity to pick up this table saw pretty cheap (~$600) new.

http://tinyurl.com/2548w

I can't seem to find any info on this saw.

I does have a Biesemeyer commercial fence.

Any comments.

Biesemeyer makes two grades of fence (both good) and from what I can see,
this is not their "commercial" version. What makes a fence "commercial"
anyway? Sort of subjective.

this saw advertises the commercial fence.
A tool store here in town had a demo with the commercial and home shop
models side by side. tha commercial fence weighs about twice as much
as the home shop fence, is considerably more rigid and costs quite a
bit more.





It does have a closed base, but I'd hesitate to all it a cabinet saw. It is
belt drive, but the traditional cabinet saw has three belts and a 3 hp
motor.



It says it has a cabinet mounted trunnion, which makes it a cabinet
saw in my book.






This has unknown number of belts and a 1 3/4 hp motor.


the motor is small and it only rips 30". And note that this 1-3/4 HP
motor is searz' "Maximum Developed" horsepower.




The rear extension may be nice to have if you don't have to add another
outfeed table. .

The right side table board looks cheesy, but it does have some cast iron in
the right. I'd put in a larger board and a couple of legs.

It may be a very good saw for the money, but it is not to be compared to a
Unisaw in spite of the cosmetics. Just be aware of what you are buying.
Ed