Well, I been looking at some big 'ol table saws. I know some of you are fans of these and hopefully will make recommendations.
The three I'm currently looking into are the Northfield #4, the Oliver 88 (no slider), and the Moak Monotrol. In similiar condition (pretty good), they are all in the same ball park price wise. (Barring coming across a 'super' deal, of course).
I know the Northfield would be the easiest to get parts for, since they're still made and evidently the Northfield company is great to deal with.
I've seen an Oliver 88, not under power tho, and not really in peak operating condition. Looks impressive though.
Now, the Moak.... I'd never even heard of the Monotrol until recently, I sure don't know anyone who has one, and so far haven't come across anyone who's even used one. Looks like one HECK of a saw, but of course looks can be deceiving. Plus, parts are probably non-existant. Still....
I'll be using this mostly for ripping solid stock, so don't need a sliding table saw of any kind. Some of you may wonder why I would need one of these beasts; well, I don't. But I want one anyway. Absolutely no logic to it at all.
Anyway, sure would appreciate opinions about these saws from any who've used 'em. Also, what's good or bad about the original Micro-adjustable fences some of these came with?
Gary