Subject: Re: Need help choosing a table saw
Long fence? Not so sure. Stable fence, definitely.
But most of the professional shops I've seen practically bury their TS
amidst out-tables to support the larger sheets of stock they cut into
cabinets and such.
Makes me think that they have the idea I'd adopt if I had the room.
And, room is a big issue, even with the larger rails as they get in my way
as often as they prove helpful - my shop is so small and fully packed.
----- Original Message -----
From: JGS
Newsgroups: rec.woodworking
Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 7:36 AM
Subject: Re: Need help choosing a table saw
Hi ,
If you have the room go with 50" rail. There is no down side that I can
think of. I thought that most of the problems with the GI had been pretty
much corrected but I have been wrong before. JG
strongarm938 wrote:
> I know that there are several posts asking for help with a table saw
> purchase...........so here is another one. :)
>
> I am a very novice woodworker and have decided to purchase a table
> saw. At present I have a radial arm saw that is not very accurate. I
> am focusing on using hand tool joinery, so the table saw would be
> used primarily to get the lumber to the proper dimensions.
>
> After reading numerous reviews, both on and off-line, it seems that
> the General 50-185 is the best choice. However it also seems that the
> GI saw is somewhat of a pain to assemble, and parts may have to be
> sent back as defective.
>
> I have also considered the Craftsman 22124 hybrid saw, and various
> Jet, Delta, and Powermatic saws. I would like to spend less than
> $1,000.
>
> Some of the options I would prefer would be a Beisemyer style fence
> and cast iron extensions. I am not sure what size fence would suit me
> best. Would a 30" fence do well for an amateur like me, or do I
> need a 50+" fence. I don't think I'll ever be a professional
> cabnet maker, but I would like to building dining room tables and
> armoirs.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> God Bless
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