I am looking at purchasing a new slider and have been negotiating with Hammer and Mini Max. Any thoughts on one manufacturer over the other, quality, ease of use, support, problems?
The C331 I am considering has a slider length of 6'6". The Mini Max can either be their 5' 5" or 8.5". All three would come with a mobility kit. I do have a space problem and if I got the 8'5" I would likely have to move the machine (forward and back) each time to get a full 8' cut.
The combo will be for home use with each project being a "one off" so I can't estimate how often I would need the 8' length. My next projects will be bookcases and furniture. I have the Festool system and can use it for longer rips but, it isn't as accurate as I would like. I have heard of some users of combos making a rip sled to extend the slider table for longer cuts. I have been unable to find posts on this subject. Does such a thing work? Is it practical?
I know I have a lot of questions but I suspect others have gone through the same issues. Any help would be appreciated.