The hybrids mount the motor internally which takes up less space and eliminates the DC complications posed by the external motor on a contractor saw...there's really no longer a need for the external motor, and is likely to become an obsolete design. Hybrids will likely become the next generation for the weekend hobbyist home shop for people who typically bought a contractor saw. They offer the advantages of a contractor saw (price/power/electrical requirements), and several of the advantages of a cabinet saw (space/DC/stability/short belts). I know of no advantages of the contractor saw design over most hybrids. Hybrids also have shorter drive belts which equates to better power transfer and somewhat less vibration. Many have a full cabinet and offer more mass. The 3 Craftman models have cabinet mounted trunnions that make alignment easier. There should be several models in your price range...the 36-715 was on sale for $~550 just a few weeks ago. There usually a deal one one of them.Originally Posted by Keith Benningfield
Left tilt/right tilt boils down to preference. There are pros and cons to each.
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