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   Knotscott | Feb 24, 2006 03:15am | #1

   Here's an amateur Epinions review about a hybrid from a former contractor saw owner.

   http://www.epinions.com/content_184778395268

   
   

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   Edited 2/23/2006 7:17 pm ET by scotty

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   Ricks503 | Feb 26, 2006 06:21pm | #2

   Do an advanced search on the word hybrid and see what comes up - it has been discussed a lot here.  There is a recect post on $500- $700 table saws.  The Sears hybrid has gotten some good reviews here and if you can find a store that will stack the promotions and discounts, you can get it at a good price.

   1 - measure the board twice, 2 - cut it once, 3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go        4 - get a new board and go back to step 1
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   mtclay1 | Feb 26, 2006 07:11pm | #4

   what kind of store rick has the stackable promotions? thanks clay saw might get me by. thanks

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   Ricks503 | Feb 26, 2006 07:29pm | #5

   Sears1 - measure the board twice, 2 - cut it once, 3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go        4 - get a new board and go back to step 1

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   BruceS | Feb 26, 2006 10:36pm | #6

   As a woodworker and salesman in a woodworking store,  I sit in the catbird seat.   I get customer raves and complaints.   And I get hands on use of Many brands of power tools,  And as some people are,  I don't purchase by brandname alone.  Every tool I own is purchased on it's own merits alone.   I ended up chosing the DeWalt 746 hybred saw over the Jet and new Delta.   Granted the Jet does have a better dust collection system,  BUT  DeWalt has a far superior trunion system (Solid Cast)  Jets is a pretty Contractor style.  The blade raising system on the Jet is operated off a cogged rubber belt,  While the DeWalt has a true Worn and Rack,  Just like the big brother cabinet saws.  The less expensive Jet fence is no comparison to the DeWalt fence which is rock stable when locked down.   Table top flatness was also an issue,  Some of the Jet cast wings come in warped,  off as much as 1/16 front to back.  Jet will make that matter right with replacements BUT Who needs the agrivation.   Also DeWalt is USA and not Taiwan.  So there you go..  

    

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   mtclay1 | Feb 27, 2006 02:41am | #7

   bruce whats your opionion on cabinet saws (3-5hp)? i like laguna ts, bridgewoods 12" saw and pm2000. thanks clay

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   BMW50 | Feb 26, 2006 07:08pm | #3

   I've had the same table saw for over twenty two years in my shop , it cost me $101.00 retail at my local hardware store. I made a 5' x 10' table around it and set it inside. I've cut many, many sheets of stock on this saw. So ask yourself the question do I want bragging rights or a tool that will fit the application? A $700.00 saw sitting in your shop not making money or saw dust is worthless.

   Regards

   BMW50

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   forestgirl | Mar 01, 2006 07:49pm | #8

   I have yet to see a review that delves into the guts of the saw (see Bruce's post) in a way that's really helpful.  His post is the first time I've seen the info about the belt-raising mechanism on the Jet.  You really need info like that to make an informed decision.

   For my money, the hybrids are too expensive for what you get, especially when compared with a Grizzly 1023S cabinet saw.  With the possible exception of (gasp! can't believe I'm saying this) the relatively new Craftsman hybrid.  Even with that one, I'd like to trip forward a few years before jumping on that bandwagon, see how it's performing.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)