I did do a search on this saw but it seems trunions with roman numeral II on are better then ones without I had ask Ed he said he is not happy with his saw but not a numeral II did Ridged fix the problems with this saw or shall I keep searching for a different saw THANKS GR8HUNTER :<))))
Alignment problems are overblown. But the fence is terrible since it can't really be locked down repeatedly straight. Of course the fence is upgradeable, but by the time you spend $200 on a fence upgrade, might as well get a Grizzly.
I have the saw. Don't have the alignment issues. I've read here that any saw manufactured after July 2013 does not have the alignment issue.
I do have trouble with the fence. I read here that the fence problem can be solved with a strip of UHMW tape applied to one of the sliding surfaces. After 2 years of owning the saw and "dealing with it", I've decided enough is enough, I'll spend $10 on UHMW tape and fix the problem - I hope. It sure would beat a $100+ fence upgrade (not to mention labor).
There are threads on here about solving the fence issue - lots of ways to do it, but the simplest was the strip of tape.
I bought this saw new in the box on Craigslist for 400. Never had any issues with it staying true. Takes a few hours to set up and get it dialed in, but hold a true line for me. Great saw for the price. I've built cabinets with this saw.
I've had this saw for about 5 years now and I haven't had any issues with it. Just recently I upgraded the fence to a 50in biesemeyer fence. I have done so many projects with this saw. I am happy with the investment I made.
so thats 5 pretty positive results thanks all for your help I would have an older bies to put onto this saw if I did purchase it :<))
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