Well, I sold my C'man contractors table saw. Couldn't pass up the offer . Now I am in need of a new saw. I typically do 90% of my WW'ing in the winter months due to the oppressive heat here in SE Texas and I have vacation coming for just that purpose at the end of November. I can't wait and I don't want to be caught without one when vacation starts.
I would like to get a cabinet saw, 3HP, left tilt, and single phase 220 is all I can handle. I really would like to get a SawStop but the price is more than this hobbyist cares to put out. I am leaning towards a Jet or a Delta, would like at least a 30" fence like a Beismeyer or similar. I would like a 52" fence but just bought a new Goldwing and the bike takes up some of my shop space that I am willing to lose for my new ride. Also, I would like to have something that I could possibly get locally but am not totally against the idea of having one shipped. I like to put my hands on what I am buying before I get it home. This pretty well narrows it down to the Jet or Delta or maybe a PM - there is a Rockler and a Woodcraft in Houston where I could purchase from.
I am not interested in Grizzly much but that could be a possibility if all else fails. Nothing personal intended to the Griz owners.
In regards to what I have stated could you please give me some advice and please include all pros/cons on your reasons why. This is important to me so please include it in your response - thanks. I wouldn't mind buying one used but again it would have to be a local purchase and would have to be in really good shape - not a restoring kind of person. Also, I don't really do ebay - never tried it.
Thanks in advance and please don't let this thread turn into a quarrel - not interested in being in a cat fight.