New Unisaw or Sawstop

Mike congratulations ! on your new shop addition. I was at a wood show last spring when Sawstop released their contractor saw… and I must say I was impressed ! ( beyond the hot dog trick). The only obstacle between me and that saw is real estate … I just do not have the floor space for one at this time. Have fun take a look a Charles Neil video if you have not already done so it will alleviate any doubts you may have after purchasing your saw.

-- All bleeding will eventually stop.

Dang! You beat me to the SawStop.

I want one so bad!

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

alright Mike this is a very good buy as i own one.

• it is real important to clean table top completely. has any medal shavings left will get under fence glider pad and were scratches in top.

• second you will need to put at least a 25 amp breaker on that plug

• third you will want to hang a sign up in site to remind you to Not to cut MEDALS or to get medals to close. this includes aluminum on miter gauge (remember the safety is on until blade is fully stopped)

• four it is important to have a spare 10in saw brake on hand as the saw will not work with out it.

-- Do it right the first time. Becuase fixing it is a wast of time.

Mike, congratulations on the saw. You will enjoy using it. Swapping the brakes out between regular cuts and dado operations takes some getting used to but it only takes about 5 minutes to make the changes once you get used to the set-up.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Congrats you will love the smooth operation of a cabinet saw if you havent’ been using one. I have a rather new unisaw so I’m glad I don’t have to pick between the new Unisaw and Sawstop. I have seen the Sawstop and the safety feature is not just the only selling point it is truly a quality machine. Would like to get a look at the new Unisaw.

-- DocK, WV

I love my Sawstop, but reiterate what Partridge said. Watch out for metal. A screw in the end of a board just cost me a new brake assembly. Still I feel much safer and it is much better saw than my old saw.

-- Robert in middle TN

Understand the conductivity principle and you should be fine. Anything that conduct electricity ( the hot dog) or metal will interrupt the current and will set off the brake. This principle has been known to apply to wet or pressure treated wood not to mention fingers. I do not work or get sponsored by ( SAWSTOP) so this is an honest woodworker’s point of view. They make good saws with an added safety feature that all of my fingers likes. Just get a spare blade set on hand for those times were you hit a nail and count on both hands( 10) how often you have to replace it. Enjoy !

-- All bleeding will eventually stop.

Thank you everyone for your feedback!

-- Mike, VT

Check out the answers to question regarding cutting different material on Sawstop website.

http://www.sawstop.com/support/contractor/faq.php

-- Mike, VT