"Steve DeMars" wrote in message
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. . Problem, I bought a Delta X5 2HP Contractors Table Saw.
I operate it on 220VAC. Is it capable of cutting 3 1/2" to 4" hardwood to
make the slabs for making of the laminate top. '

Why do you need to make cuts that thick? The thickest dimension in the
workbench you referenced is 2 1/2". I certainly would not want to attempt to
cut anything thicker than that on any table saw if the wood was rough.
Before you get too far into doing the top yourself, check the prices of
pre-fab hard maple tops. You might be surprised how little extra cost it is
compared to the large amount of work you would spend milling, cutting and
gluing it up yourself.

Bob