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   Knotscott | Jul 19, 2006 03:09pm | #1

   Workbench Mag tested the 22124, Dewalt 746, GI 50-220, and Jet Supersaw a little over a year ago, and picked the 22124 1st and the GI 2nd. The Delta was not included and is similar to the 22124 (same motor & belt system, same fence, etc.). But the 22124 has the advantage of the cabinet mounted trunnions for easy alignment, more mass, and a very good stock blade. I've been very pleased with mine.

   I doubt you can go wrong with any of the better choices. You'll really enjoy the benefits of a hybrid. I literally found my 22124 to feel more like a full cabinet saw than my GI contractor saw...probably due to the weight.

   http://www.epinions.com/content_184778395268

   
   

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   Edited 7/19/2006 3:22 pm ET by Knotscott

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   Huskerman | Jul 20, 2006 03:11am | #2

   Thanks.  That's the way I've been leaning, but it seems that Craftsman tools (in the past, anyway), have not been well-regarded by serious woodworkers.

   How does the mitre gauge that came with the saw work for you?

   Regards

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   forestgirl | Jul 20, 2006 07:17am | #3

   Many of us Craftsman naysayers are making an exception for this new "ZIP Code Saw."  Made by Orion, I hear.  Not that I know who they are, but a little tidbit, LOL.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   Knotscott | Jul 20, 2006 02:43pm | #4

   The miter gauge itself was pretty average in accuracy, but it did come with a nice crosscut fence and hold down clamp. The crosscut fence has been transformed into a router table fence on the right side of my saw. I've got an Incra V27 with a fence that I like much better....I do miss that hold down clamp though!Sears puts their name on lots of tools intended for different markets. They're made by several different manufacturers. Some are still not well regarded and for good reason, but I'm one who thinks it's better to evaluate each tool individually on it's own merits as opposed to grouping it by brandname. The Sears hybrids are one of their better tools IMO...it's been a joy to use for the last 15 months, and sale prices can make it an outstanding value as well. I hear others praise the new BS, jointer, and Bosch made router too. Orion is making these hybrid saws for Sears (also the jointer and other machines AFAIK). They were founded by some former Delta employees when Pentair bought Delta. Black and Decker has now bought Pentair, so B&D owns Delta, PC, Devilbiss, DeWalt, Oldham, Hickory, Firestorm, and Lord knows what else!

   Edited 7/20/2006 5:54 pm ET by Knotscott

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   Germey | Jul 21, 2006 12:11am | #5

   I have the 22114 and am very happy with it. The only difference is that the cabinet does not go all the way to the floor (but is still fully enclosed, the included blade, and the fence is not the Biesemeyer. Since I got that I have been looking at more of their tools and it appears that they are making a well organized push to recapture the respect of the home shop enthusiast. They have a very nice new line of bandsaws. They seem to be doing a good job of bringing features associated with professional tools into my price range.