New TS Unifence or Biesmeyer? (yes another TS post)

Woodchuck34 · 2005-03-21T15:18:26+00:00

Friday night SWMBO gave me the green light to buy a new TS. Saturdaymorning I was in the local Woodcraft talking to one of the guys aboutthe different features. I am interested in a Powermatic, Jet, or DeltContractor saw and after a long conversation, and a lot of research onmy own (I've been buildling the case for a new TS for weeks), narrowedit down to a Delta.Because of the X5 rebate, if I order by the end of the month, I getanother $100 off. I wanted a 52" fence, but the guy at Woodcraft madea pretty good case for a 30" (safety, and saving the money).My first question is on the fence. Which style do you all prefer?My second question is a moral issue. This guy spent a lot of time withme and gave me some great insight. Do I cough up the extra money tobuy it there or do I avoid the sales tax and shipping charges and buyit from Amazon (who is also giving an extra $25 off). I'm torn. Iusually buy my stuff there because they're great whenever I have aquestion, but I'd probably save another $175. What would you do?My third question, has anyone built the TS/Router Center cabinet in theOct. 2003 issue of Wood Mag? It would be ideal for me. I currentlyhave a similar setup on my TS, but is a first version and is a littlerough around the edges to say the least. I'm looking at the routertable as a good second table so I'm not concerned with the "routertable in the TS issue".Thanks, as always, in advance for your 2 cents.Chuck

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Bob G. 21 years ago

I laughed when I read your response... Gosh about 5 or 6 years ago my daughter gave me a Crapsman Ocilating Sander... for Christmas...

Course I smiled and gave my best song and dance ... Was not impressed with the brand...not at all... BUT believe it or not it gets a hell of a lot of use..and works just fine....My comments were really concerning your usage... not about the brand...

Bob Griffiths

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