DavidCBaker
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I decided to upgrade my table saw, from a crappy poorly-made one to the new SawStop PCS 1.75 HP Professional model, with a 36" extension table. I also upgraded the fence and the blade guard. The latter has a built-in dust port, so you can hook the Festool dust extractor to it and then I hook the Fein up to the 4" port in the base of the cabinet.
I put it together this morning (I was intentionally slow and deliberate, and it took about 4 hours to assemble and true it--a real man would have done it in 2 hours) and then used it just a bit this afternoon. All that to say that I don't have complete impressions yet.
First some pictures:
I got the optional wheeled stand. You can get an hydraulic one, but I don't see the point. It's very easy to push down with your foot.
I also upgraded the fence. Wow, is that thing smooth and rock solid. It's loose while you move it, but once you lock it down with the red knob, that sucker doesn't move at all.
Here's a picture of the hook where you hang the blade changing wrenches and the push stick.
Here's a picture of the blade with the guard off. That lever you see is a quick release for the riving knife or guard/vacuum. Just out of sight on the other side of the blade is a bright yellow adjustment for the integrated brake (their safety system).
More pictures...
First impressions:
1) The build quality is stellar. Just absolutely exceptional.
2) Lots of fine usability engineering went into the design. Placement is well thought out and all the adjustments are very easy to make.
3) The setup instructions are superb. Everything is in a color-coded blister pack with good drawings.
4) The legs under the extension don't match the quality of the remainder.
5) The wheels should probably be a little bigger to make it easier to roll.
6) This thing cuts like a hot knife through butter.
7) Regardless of what you think of the safety feature built into these, it's a saw that would stand against anything else in terms of quality.
More info coming as I get used to it. Very happy so far.
I put it together this morning (I was intentionally slow and deliberate, and it took about 4 hours to assemble and true it--a real man would have done it in 2 hours) and then used it just a bit this afternoon. All that to say that I don't have complete impressions yet.
First some pictures:
I got the optional wheeled stand. You can get an hydraulic one, but I don't see the point. It's very easy to push down with your foot.
I also upgraded the fence. Wow, is that thing smooth and rock solid. It's loose while you move it, but once you lock it down with the red knob, that sucker doesn't move at all.
Here's a picture of the hook where you hang the blade changing wrenches and the push stick.
Here's a picture of the blade with the guard off. That lever you see is a quick release for the riving knife or guard/vacuum. Just out of sight on the other side of the blade is a bright yellow adjustment for the integrated brake (their safety system).
More pictures...
First impressions:
1) The build quality is stellar. Just absolutely exceptional.
2) Lots of fine usability engineering went into the design. Placement is well thought out and all the adjustments are very easy to make.
3) The setup instructions are superb. Everything is in a color-coded blister pack with good drawings.
4) The legs under the extension don't match the quality of the remainder.
5) The wheels should probably be a little bigger to make it easier to roll.
6) This thing cuts like a hot knife through butter.
7) Regardless of what you think of the safety feature built into these, it's a saw that would stand against anything else in terms of quality.
More info coming as I get used to it. Very happy so far.
