Ed Pawlowski wrote:


"RonB" wrote in message
I have a very old craftsman table saw the the fence system requires
hammering to move it. I am looking at new table saws in the $550
price range vs replacing the fence system.

The Rockwell Beaver contractor's tablesaw that I use which currently
resides at a friend's place, I bought new in 1972 for $180. For
several years I used it as is with the stock fence and steel saw
blade ~ all the while being unaware of the possible upgrades I could
do to it.

In 1987 I upgraded the fence to an Excalibur and bought my first
carbide tipped blade. What a TREMENDOUS difference they made to the
quality of my cutting. It's still the same contractor tablesaw that
vibrates and shakes all over the place, but with the upgrades added
to it, I'm prepared to match the quality of my rips and cross cuts to
most any table saw out there. So, please keep in mind that there's a
good chance you don't have to buy a better table saw, just more exact
cutting tools to add to it.

Should I find a suitable (and affordable) location to set up a small
workshop, I'll most likely buy a cabinet saw, but I'll always keep in
mind that buying a better saw is not as necesary as I once thought it
was.

Here's a couple of more in the area. They may still be available. Jim







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