On 21 Mar 2005 07:18:26 -0800, "Woodchuck34"
wrote:

Because of the X5 rebate, if I order by the end of the month, I get
another $100 off. I wanted a 52" fence, but the guy at Woodcraft made
a pretty good case for a 30" (safety, and saving the money).

I you have room for the 52 and the budget is not a problem I'd go
ahead and get it. You may not need over 30" very often but the first
time you do you'll be wondering why you didn't buy the 52.

My first question is on the fence. Which style do you all prefer?

I have both and I use the Biesemeyer on the job and much prefer it.
The Unifence is on the saw at home and does not see as much use. I
just find the Biesemeyer to be much more convenient besides having
iron rails instead of the aluminum on the Uni.

My second question is a moral issue. This guy spent a lot of time with
me and gave me some great insight. Do I cough up the extra money to
buy it there or do I avoid the sales tax and shipping charges and buy
it from Amazon (who is also giving an extra $25 off). I'm torn. I
usually buy my stuff there because they're great whenever I have a
question, but I'd probably save another $175. What would you do?

See if the guy will come down to get closer to the Amazon price. We
had the same situation a year or so ago and the local guy got within
$50.00 so we purchased locally. Also, I believe the saw is
available with different configurations with wings either stamped or
cast, one wing or two, extension table or not. Be sure you are
comparing apples to apples.

Mike O.