Reply by crank49

There is a huge difference between the Ridgid 4511 and the 4512. The 4511 had a granite top and because of that the trunions were cabinet mounted. The 4512 was its replacement and mounts the trunion to the table top, an inferior design.

If I could find a 4511 I’d much prefer it to the 4512; except for the riving knife thing.

I really think the Grizzly 690 has a good solid set of mechanicals and it or the equivalent Steel City would be my choice for my next saw. Or possibly SawStop if I hit the lottery.

-- Michael :-{| Diapers and politicians both need to be changed often; and for the same reason.