Tools & Materials
Sunhill Machinery - Cabinet Saw TAS-12
Sunhill now offers a 2 hp 10-in. cabinet saw available as model No. CT-250 T
Jun 01, 1999
We liked the generous table size and the ability to switch the arbor spindles for either a 10-in. or a 12-in. blade. However, for the price, many aspects were rough. The machines edges had not been deburred and were hazardous. The fence was difficult to set parallel to the blade and needed to be adjusted often.
For a full review on this saw, read the June 1999 article from Fine Woodworking magazine, available on the Fine Woodworking Network.
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