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   weymouth2 | Mar 23, 2023 10:34pm | #1

   It’s not too recent but I ordered mine from Woodcraft in Feb 2021 and it took 10 weeks. I just picked it up at store. They plopped it in bed of pickup in no time at all. Getting it off was more piecemeal. It took some time and care, but it went off without a hitch.

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   Leandre1030 | Mar 25, 2023 06:12am | #3

   I got mine around may of last year from rockler. I agree with the others it's just a lot easier to pick it. With the deal on the free wheels or dust extraction guard, you're getting a good deal buying now. Only advice I would give don't buy the 30" get the 36"the T-glide is worth it. Picking it up will save you shipping for the upgrade.

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   beasleysevin | Mar 23, 2023 11:09pm | #2

   Generally you are better off buying from Woodcraft. Most of the SawStops supply chain issues are resolved and they seem to be shipping again so many store have a little inventory on hand. buying fro a retailer means no shipping charges and if the boxes look damaged you can reject them on the spot or ask to view them before you pay. SawStop is owned by the same company that owns Festool and follows their model of stifling competition by controlling price, so where you buy, on line or in person, is irrelevant as far as price is concerned. The saw will come in 5 boxes. The heaviest is about 250 lbs. If you don't have a a truck, or a friend with a truck, you should rent one. The Home Depot near me rents a truck for $20 for 4 hours. It's a great saw. You'll love it.

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   djcook50 | Mar 25, 2023 10:08am | #4

   I purchased my Sawstop (2017) through a vendor who arranges drop-shipment directly from Sawstop in Oregon. Since I am just down I5 on the west coast I figured there was less chance of damage via UPS since it wouldn’t be bounced around the country first. I paid for shipping, everything was delivered in great condition and the driver delivered right to my shop (earning a generous tip), which was worth it for me. I had no Sawstop dealers nearby this was the easiest way at the time.

   I guess this is a long way of saying, if you can get the most direct delivery, local vendor and easy transport, there might be less chance of damage. That would be great if you could inspect the package condition at time of purchase. As I recall, the various components are extremely well packaged and assembly was very well documented and straight-forward.

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   DRBWWing | Mar 26, 2023 06:21am | #5

   If you can haul it yourself, you save shipping cost picking up at store.

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   eddo234 | Mar 26, 2023 01:00pm | #6

   And if you live in a sales tax state like I do (Vermont) and you can drive to a neighboring state without sales tax (new Hampshire) you can save shipping and sales tax. The SS 1.75 with 52" table costs $325 to ship to me and tax is $189. Saving $514 is worth a 2 hour drive for me! If you don't have a truck or trailer borrow or rent one.

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   elmaduro | Mar 26, 2023 03:36pm | #7

   Thanks to all. My local Rockler has them in stock for pickup. Upgrading to the 36” table and also getting the free integrated mobile base.

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   _mj_ | Mar 26, 2023 07:25pm | #8

   Spring for the industrial mobile base if you have to move the saw on any regular basis. The integrated base does not come close and swapping it later is a tough job. Have them show you the diff before you buy.

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   djcook50 | Mar 26, 2023 08:39pm | #9

   Yep, my friend got the industrial base…a smooth and easy roller. I wish I had purchased it instead of the built-in.

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   elmaduro | Mar 27, 2023 10:47pm | #10

   Quite right on the industrial vs. integrated .. thanks !

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   weymouth2 | Mar 28, 2023 05:36am | #12

   Congrats on the saw, I’m sure you’ll love it. Great call on the industrial mobile base. That was the hardest part of the setup for me — getting the saw onto/into the mobile base. But it works flawlessly.

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    _mj_ | Mar 28, 2023 05:27am | #11

    You got your saw? Congrats!

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    elmaduro | Mar 29, 2023 10:25am | #13

    Whoa! Not just yet .. but the new base is now in budget. Still arranging for movers and lift gate service to replace old saw in my small basement shop with the new one.

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    _mj_ | Mar 29, 2023 10:32am | #14

    As Scooby-Doo would say... Rud Ruck!!