36" or 52"

[Robert Chapman]

Go with the long rails - but since you have space limitations get the Industrial Mobile Base. It is a wonderful base that lets you easily maneuver the saw in all directions.

[tim walker]

Going with the SawStop PCS 3hp and the 52" rails. Will be delivered Wednesday by local supplier all set up and ready to go.

Thanks for all that responded.

[Pete Janke]

I have the longer rails on my G0691 and my router set in the extension. I really like it for the same reasons already mentioned. If you will need to be mobile, as I do, figure the cost of the mobile base and the base extension you will need to move that long saw around.

[Frederick Skelly]

My shops small, but I have a 52" fence. That saws a beast, but Ive never regretted it. And when I dont need the extra length, I use it for an extra assembly table or as a stand for another tool.

[Steve Keathley]

Just went through a similar decision. I went with the shorter rails because I have a smaller shop and don't break down a lot of sheet goods. When I do, I find my track saw works well for a one man operation. Like you the cost wasn't really an issue, but space was. It's only been 3 weeks, but so far I think I made the right choice. The longer rails would really have been in the way, and I haven't had a situation where I regretted not having the longer rails.

[Carroll Courtney]

Like my father-inlaw told me yrs ago "Better to have it than to want it" go for the 52"----Carroll