Street price: $180 Table size: 11-1/2 in. by 15 in. Motor rating: 3.5 amps Spindle/drum sizes: 1/2 in., 3/4 in., 1 in., 1-1/2 in., 2 in., and 3 in. Spindle stroke: 5/8 in. Oscillations per min.: 58 Dust collection: Very good
Includes onboard storage for drums with sleeves, inserts, and tools. Workspace in front of spindle is limited to 4 in. wide by 9 in. long.
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