I finally have cash in hand, but I cannot choose the perfect cabinet saw. I am by no means an expert wood worker, but I am hoping those who are, can offer their opinion as to the significance of these characteristics I see in each of these saws:
- Grizzly 5959z - This is great looking 12" 5hp saw with the configuration that I want. However, the blade is all the way to one side of the slot. A zero clearance insert won't have much "meat" on one side to prevent particls from slipping between the blade and insert. (see http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...ighlight=5959z)
- Grizzly G0605x - This is also a 12" 5hp saw. I have read great things about the riving knife, but never used one. The thing that concerns me here is there is a cast iron wing on the left side of the table, but not on the right. I am not sure if this is a big deal, but the other saw's don't seem to make this same sacrifice.
- Powermatic 1792010k - This is a 10", 5hp saw. This looks like a great saw. However, it is about $500 more than the grizzlys, and it has a 10" blade instead of the 12" blade. It seems like this one costs more, but you get less. I can see the difference between a 12" blade and 10" blade on paper, but in practice, is it a big deal?
I am sure all of these saws are excelent saws. But, given the choices, I am not sure which of my concerns above are significant.
Anyone have any advice, suggestions, or comments?
Thanks in advance!
Eric Nelson