SwampNut Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 My local dealer has factory refurb Unisaws for $800 with a full original Delta warranty. That seems like a good deal. This includes the cast iron wings but nothing more (no fence). Then I have to make a fence decision. The Biesemeyer is obviously highly regarded, but expensive ($269). They also sell the SawStop system which is like the Biesemeyer but actually much smoother-running and costs about $50 less. It does require some drilling to fit. The other options are cheaper (both in cost and quality), so I think they're probably not worth considering, but I'm open. One is the light duty Delta fence for $250. I can walk out with the Delta and Biesemeyer for $1269. Thoughts/ideas/comments? Anyone own a Steel City or Grizzly cabinet saw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I'm considering picking one of these up, myself: Which is helpful, er, not at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Doll house saw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Doll house saw? I haven't a clue what I'd use it for, except maybe to sit on my shelf at work because it's so cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvking Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I have this guy. DW746X. High quality, solid piece of equipment. The down side is that most of the aftermarket goodies fit since it's not a Delta, Craftsman ect. New it's about the same as you'd pay for the Delta/Biesemeyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoWhee Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Do yourself a favor, don't go cheap on the fence I did and I regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDAZ XX Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 If your not having to move it alot get the heaviest duty one you can afford. It sounds like a hellova nice saw C. I was lugging around a 325lb ridgid from job to job in Cali, worked great but moving it was a pain. I went with a smaller Royobi 10" nowadays. Works great and is nice and portable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I have this guy. DW746X. High quality, solid piece of equipment. The down side is that most of the aftermarket goodies fit since it's not a Delta, Craftsman ect. New it's about the same as you'd pay for the Delta/Biesemeyer Damn!!!! That's nice!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helvet Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I used to be a salesmen in this industry, so I bought this one: http://www.festool.net/mediandoweb/index.c...mp;sLanguage=EN You can use the system with the saw, milling machine, grinder etc. And you can also use all components by hand or with a guide-rail. Festool is top of the line in Europe, the best you can buy, but crazy expensive. This system will cost you here (including all components) about 3000 Euro (appr. USD 4000). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 If you aren't going to move it much go for the unisaw and either fence. I've had one that I bought used 25 years ago, still works perfect. Except that it doesn't run as well on the newer lower octane electricity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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