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Betsy

2386 posts in 796 days


218 days ago

Topic tags/keywords: sawstop

So I created a lot of flap when I was considering buying a new saw. I settled on the SawStop 36” cabinet saw. I was considering the contractor’s model. But I decided I like the cabinet better. So this is how the saw arrives.

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One tip for all you potential owners. Pay someone to haul it home. I paid a delivery company a whopping $40 to deliver into the garage. I could not have rented a truck that cheaply. You need a lift gate or a few really strong friends to do it yourself. It was well worth the $40.

The saw boxes sat until the Easter weekend. But once started – this is how the saw looks a mere six hours later.

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(Those white spots in the pictures is dust on my camera lens – not on the saw!)

I still need to rearrange the garage a bit, but I should soon be able to woodwork and PARK in my garage. What a concept.

The assembly was amazingly easy as was the calibrations. All I had to do was write a check! I paid a local electrician $125 to assemble, calibrate and install a 10’ cord. Another few dollars well spent. I could not have done the assemlby by myself. This saw is Heavy!

Overall, so far I am very impressed with the saw. Regardless of it’s safety features, it really is a very good saw. The mobile base is also fantastic. With just a foot step you can raise this very heave piece of machinery and move it with a small push.

I don’t intend to change my safety practices one iota as a result of buying this saw. But I do feel better about my woodworking with my health issues.

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

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lew

4515 posts in 655 days


218 days ago

I am never going to speak to you again!!!!!!! ;^)

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johnpoolesc

250 posts in 260 days


218 days ago

a well deserved gloat.. you can play with the big boys now

-- It's not a sickness, i can stop buying tools anytime.

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Russel

2072 posts in 839 days


218 days ago

Oooooooo Pretty.

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

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Scott Bryan

20830 posts in 722 days


218 days ago

Betsy, this is a gorgeous saw. You have every right to glad that you added this to your shop.

Is this the Industrial Cabinet or the Professional Cabinet series saw?

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

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Rustic

1258 posts in 496 days


218 days ago

Russel you took the words out of my mouth

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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FlWoodRat

589 posts in 809 days


218 days ago

Betsy, now we have another good reason to LUST for you… LOL. just kidding. nice saw ma’am…

-- I love the smell of sawdust in the morning....

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Todd A. Clippinger

5655 posts in 1000 days


218 days ago

I am drooling big time!

That is a gorgeous saw and I am quite envious. I can’t wait to see what you think of using it.

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

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SCOTSMAN

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218 days ago

Have years of fun with it I get those marks on the lense too when the battery needs changing at least thats what I do and it goes good luck Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

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Betsy

2386 posts in 796 days


218 days ago

Thanks guys. Scott – I went with the Industrial series.

Right now my first projects is to make some jigs to use with it. Then it’s back to my rocking chair. To bad the saw won’t make me a better craftsman – but sure will be fun to use.

Scotsman – I’ll have to check on the battery theory – you could very well be right.

Thanks again guys.

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

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Woodchuck1957

950 posts in 664 days


218 days ago

I don’t believe that SawStop makes a Proffessional Series Cabinet Saw, if they do, it isn’t listed in their website.

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juniorjock

790 posts in 665 days


218 days ago

You’re right WC….... It’s really a DELTA with a SawStop logo on it…..............

Great looking machine Betsy.

-- JJ...... I guess you could say I'm a 54 year old "juniorjock". — Make things with wood.

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Gary

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218 days ago

So, where do you live??.....do you leave your garage unlocked??....when will you be NOT at home???
I love new tools.

-- Gary, DeKalb Texas

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Karson

25871 posts in 1301 days


218 days ago

Beetsy: Congratulations and Have fun.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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pickles

64 posts in 313 days


218 days ago

nice saw betsy ! looks like an extremely well built saw

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Woodchuck1957

950 posts in 664 days


218 days ago

Whatever that was supose to mean JJ.

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cabinetmaster

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218 days ago

Oh My Betsy…............... What more can I say….........................I want one …........................LOL

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

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dalec

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218 days ago

Oh Betsy!

Pretty cool saw. Glad you were able to get the saw you wanted. Have fun with your new tool.

Dalec

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Moai

721 posts in 293 days


218 days ago

That’s an amazing saw! wow!
Congrats, you bought a nice machine!

-- Francisco Luna, San Francisco Bay Area.

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TopamaxSurvivor

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218 days ago

Congrats Betsy!! I love to see happy people doing what they want to do. Now, want to get married? :-))

I keep reading about Stopsaw here on LJ, so I googled it. found this, Amazing!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7-2CkC1iHg

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Betsy

2386 posts in 796 days


218 days ago

Man if I had only known that a pretty saw could get me a marriage proposal – I would have bought the saw a long time ago!

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

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gwebb

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218 days ago

If you like the first one check this one out. The inventor tests the sawstop with his finger

http://www.videosift.com/video/SawStop-Tested-on-Inventor

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PurpLev

2765 posts in 549 days


218 days ago

congrats on the new tool. now – back to work… ;) getting a new saw is great, but modding it with jigs is even better. have fun with it.

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

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cajunpen

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218 days ago

Drooling as I type – good for you Betsy.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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pommy

977 posts in 591 days


218 days ago

very nice

-- cut it saw it scrap it

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Don K.

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218 days ago

Darn it Betsy, You made me drool all over my computer. That is a GREAT looking saw !!!

-- Don S.E. OK

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Betsy

2386 posts in 796 days


217 days ago

Thanks guys. I changed the blade that came with the saw to one my Freuds. I must say the blade changing is much easier than on my Delta. There’s more space to get your hands to the nut. I’m not sure how some of you big-pawed guys change blades without knocking your knuckles on the side of the throat. The other thing is that the wrenches are much bigger and padded – this gives you more gripping power and keeps your hands further from the blade so if you do slip you don’t run your hand down onto the sharp blade.

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

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LesB

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217 days ago

Great addition to any shop. I agree with keeping up the safety precautions. While it is worth the expense to save your digits from being separated from your hand, the parts to repair the saw if the safety feature is triggered is equal to a nice new router, hand planer or similar addition to your tools collection.

-- Les B, Oregon

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