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1. 
   JeffKurtz | Sep 26, 2002 12:29am | #1

   Probably not, but look at it to be sure.  Suggust you save your money until you can afford what you really want (need? naw!).

   Jeff

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   GClancy | Sep 26, 2002 12:39am | #2

   Rockwell, (aka Delta) made at least two types of contractor's saws. One was the original, heavy duty saw, sometimes labelled "Model 10" , although I think they also made a 12 inch saw as well.  That would definately be a step up in quality/performance from Sears.  The other Rockwell made was a bit scaled down, lighter, I think they called it "Contractor II" or something similiar, (kind of like the Mustang II, not the real thing....)  that saw is probably more on a par with what you've got now. 

   Hope this helps,

   GC

3. 
   lwilliams | Sep 26, 2002 03:33am | #3

   One of the best contractor saws they ever made was the 9". It doesn't have the table sag problem of the heavy duty 10". The 10" has a long basically unsupported span across the back of the table and will sag there. It's a combination of the missing structure resulting from the table insert combined with the weight and vibration of the motor and back of the trunion. I've worked with a number of the Rockwell/Delta 10" contractors saws and everyone had the sag, even an un-used new saw setting on a lumber dealer's show room floor. I fought this for years on a saw I owned and never solved the problem. Perhaps a Biesemeyer type fence with a heavy angle iron back rail could take up some of the stress; I don't know, they weren't on the market when I got rid of my Rockwell contractor's saw.