"Bob G." wrote in message

Honestly if the Rockwell/Delta or Delta/Rockwell had a Bies like fence
I honestly would not hesitate to use it for any cut I needed
done...its only disadvantage is in dust collection and a little less
power (both not that important to me)..

Why can't you add an aftermarket fence (like a Bies) to the Rockwell? I've
got a 30 year old Rockwell/Beaver that I added an Excalibur fence to. Lots
of iron on the side of the table top to drill mounting holes if necessary.
The existing holes on my Rockwell/Beaver were fine for mounting without my
having to drill.