On 9/7/2013 1:50 PM, Michael wrote:


Yeah, I just talked to a guy who does this. He said it's going to cost more than the motor is worth.

I went by Sears today. I like this saw.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-profe...a=00921833000P

The motor is 1 3/4 HP. Will I miss that much HP since I've been using at 2 HP for years? The most stress I put on the saw is ripping 45 inch long green hickory that I've planed to square.

The lesser-priced saw has some kind of flange sticking into the miter slot that will not let me use my many jigs. What a bad idea.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-profe...a=00921833000P

Mike

That is the saw that I bought to replace my wood shop (which went to my
youngest daughter when we moved and downsized). I went with Sears
because ratings were pretty good, it was fairly cheap, and there is a
Sears about a half mile away so I can beat up on the salesman if
everything doesn't go my way. Anyway, it went together quite easily and
required only very minor adjustments out of the box. Fit and finish
were just fine. It doesn't get heavy usage but I have cut some IPE and
forbuhfor doug fir. No problem. I can recommend it for anyone who
doesn't do commercial work any more but wants to keep his hand in.
mahalo,
jo4hn
(I lied about beating him up. He looked a bit on the burly side.)