Long story short.
I want cast iron table, and have been searching. Planning on the triton tra001 as they seem to be popular, and will eliminate the need for the lift.
Rockler has the bench dog 24x32 table with fence, plate, and stand on sale for 599 right now.
Saw Stop has their RT-BT bench mounted, stand, fence, no insert, power switch for 550. It is a 16x27 table.
Saw stop is smaller, obviously. no insert. Bench dog is bolt in router and go. So, really about the same price as saw stop with insert/ plate.
SO... is the bigger table nice, required? I am just a hack. I have my grandfathers (subsequently my dads)craftsman table saw, circa 50's, craftsman joiner of same era. A dewalt radial arm saw... same age. All heavy, cast iron pieces... when quality existed in the world. I want to build some boxes... maybe jewelry boxes, storage boxes, and my casket. (I know... )
I need to upgrade the fence on the old table saw. Id prefer to stick with one brand of fences, jigs, etc., for interchangeability.
Oh, I'm really a metal fab guy. Wood is a nice alternative for a while. I understand precision. I know quality.
Thanks
Wags
I want cast iron table, and have been searching. Planning on the triton tra001 as they seem to be popular, and will eliminate the need for the lift.
Rockler has the bench dog 24x32 table with fence, plate, and stand on sale for 599 right now.
Saw Stop has their RT-BT bench mounted, stand, fence, no insert, power switch for 550. It is a 16x27 table.
Saw stop is smaller, obviously. no insert. Bench dog is bolt in router and go. So, really about the same price as saw stop with insert/ plate.
SO... is the bigger table nice, required? I am just a hack. I have my grandfathers (subsequently my dads)craftsman table saw, circa 50's, craftsman joiner of same era. A dewalt radial arm saw... same age. All heavy, cast iron pieces... when quality existed in the world. I want to build some boxes... maybe jewelry boxes, storage boxes, and my casket. (I know... )
I need to upgrade the fence on the old table saw. Id prefer to stick with one brand of fences, jigs, etc., for interchangeability.
Oh, I'm really a metal fab guy. Wood is a nice alternative for a while. I understand precision. I know quality.
Thanks
Wags