A Diehl is usally not considered a machine sutiable for small shops. I have
used one many times. There is simply no subsitute for HP (The one I used
had 18" blade with 20hp!) and a power feeder.

Dave

"Madeuce50bmg" wrote in message
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there are several models of glueline ripsaws in the commercial field the
most
prevalent being the deihls, these critters achieve a cut line that will
rival
jointers and have been around for a lot of years but they depend on the
feed
systems to make them that accurate most people use their fence to joint
with
and it relies on the opposite edge of the board. there are power feed
units for
the medium and large shop model table saws but the can't match the length
and
grip of a feed chain. other major considerations are the rigidity of the
blade
and mounts, just an observation from a diehl 52 owner