This saw is the lowest priced of the lot but didn’t live up to the competitors in its class. The fence was difficult to slide along the rails and, overll, wasn’t tough enough for a 3-hp machine. The rails and extrusion on the face of the fence ought to be much stiffer to keep them from defecting.
For a full review on this saw, read the June 1999 article from Fine Woodworking magazine, available on the Fine Woodworking Network.
At high speed, the planer works fast and leaves a smooth surface. But the slower, finish speed produces an almost glass-smooth surface. Knife changes are easy.
You’ll need help to get this heavy unit onto its bracket, but if you’re looking for a central dust collector that won’t gobble floor space, this may be the unit for you.
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