We've decided we need a sliding tablesaw at the mesquite outfit. Not ready to plunk down several thousand bucks on a 'true' slider, but dollarwise, the 52" Xacta saw and optional slider sure seems like a deal (something around $2500).

Our primary 'want' for the slider is the ability to cut off the end of a tabletop or other large panel without getting out the straightedge guide and circular saw...even though I've become rather proficient at that. I'm sure the sliding table will handle a sheet of plywood quite nicely, but a 6/4" mesquite tabletop is just a tad more weight. We considered looking into a good quality panel saw, but another tablesaw is obviously more versatile (and maybe cheaper)...if the table will handle our needs. This will also allow us to make the Grizzly a dedicated dado saw...

I'm not looking for 'the specs say..' answers, but hands-on experience if there's any out there. What say?

KC