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HOW THE SAWS COMPARE Icontd Grizzly G0478 The 2hp motor rates high with good power, but it isn't enough to offset a number of smaller issues. The ShopFox Aluma-Classic fence has a strong hold when clamped, has four-way adjustment to the tabletop and blade and the aluminum fence faces have a T-track in the face. The insert plate is a big concern due to potential flexing while ripping small stock. In addition, the cabinet access door was too small, making retrieval or repair difficult. 1 also had trouble with the angle adjustment locking mechanism. It has the lowest price of the saws tested. 800-523-0777 or grizzly.com Jet Proshop The Jet saw ties for best hybrid. It has the most power in cutting all materials. The fence system is the best by far. The ease of sliding the fence along the rails makes this saw a standout. The fence faces are aluminum with T-slots located in the top edge for attaching jigs. Because the enclosed base is so small, you need to keep dust collection hooked up at all times. That, plus a non-user-friendly access panel pushed this saw into a tie for best. 800-274-6848 orjettools.com Steel City Tool Works 35601 The Steel City saw ties for best hybrid. It is a solid performer with features that rank in the top three in most categories. The drop in blade speed while cutting 13/4" red oak raises concerns about the power of the saw. This alone drops the saw from sole possession of the top rating. If having a reliable table saw is appealing to you, this is the one. There are no frills, but also no areas of frustration. The largest cutting surface left of the blade translates into the easiest panel and miter-gauge cutting of the group. PW 615-225-9001 or steelcitytoolworks.com 44 ■ Popular Woodworking November 2007 |
