Ratings are based on a 1-5 scale with "1" being "poor" and "5" being "excellent." Trunnion alignment is how the machine was shipped, either in alignment, or out of parallel to the miter slot. *Noise level was tested with the blade set a 1" height above the table and the level was taken with a decibel meter held at head height. Table flatness was measured using a straightedge and feeler gauges - any gap less that .005" was considered acceptable. Fence alignment refers to the ease of fence adjustment parallel to the miter slot. Vibration was measured with the saw on a level surface using a dial indicator. CI=cast iron; SM=sheet metal; SCI=solid cast iron; OCI=open cast iron.
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Ratings are based on a 1-5 scale with "1" being "poor" and "5" being "excellent." Trunnion alignment is how the machine was shipped, either in alignment, or out of parallel to the miter slot. *Noise level was tested with the blade set a 1" height above the table and the level was taken with a decibel meter held at head height. Table flatness was measured using a straightedge and feeler gauges - any gap less that .005" was considered acceptable. Fence alignment refers to the ease of fence adjustment parallel to the miter slot. Vibration was measured with the saw on a level surface using a dial indicator. CI=cast iron; SM=sheet metal; SCI=solid cast iron; OCI=open cast iron.
