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   RickL | Jan 04, 2006 08:10pm | #1

   Go for it. The Bies is the standard although you will find many clones. Some say the unifnece is more versatile but I've been using them both since way back when and with a few jigs I find the Bies is more versatile and certainly more rugged. The square tube allows you to clamp stuff to it easier.

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   Knotscott | Jan 05, 2006 03:24am | #2

   I had the homeshop version on my previous saw and now have the commercial Biese...love them both...top of the heap IMO for all around ease of use, accuracy, and longterm reliability. The Biese is a bit steep as an aftermarket add on. If you're wincing at all about the cost, you could also consider the Shop Fox Alumarip Classic that comes on the Grizzly contractor and hybrid saws, as well as the SF contractor saws (item H5742). It's essentiall a Biese homeshop clone for ~ $200 plus s/h.

   The Vega is an excellent value as well.

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   57 | Jan 05, 2006 08:23am | #3

   What size did you have on the Home-Shop?

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   Knotscott | Jan 05, 2006 01:15pm | #4

   I had a 30" rip capacity, and I think the fence was 36-40" long.

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   57 | Jan 05, 2006 09:27pm | #5

   Thank's for the info.

                     Ron