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I bought a Sawstop PCS with 3hp motor and 36" fence and have used it for a couple of months now. Is it worth the hype? Here's my review.
Assembly video: • Assembling a @sawstop ...
Tools and Products I Use:
Most of my tools and machinery come from my local supplier www.woodworkingshop.com
-SawStop PCS 3hp with 36” fence, overarm dust, router table
-Rikon 14” bandsaw
-Powermatic 54A jointer
-Dewalt 13” planer
-Axiom AR8 Elite CNC
-Rikon 60-2500 Cyclone dust collector
-Rikon Radial Drill press
-Kreg K5 Jig
-Microjig Matchfit clamps
-Bessey & Dubuque clamps
-Dewalt 12” miter saw (single bevel)
-Incra square
-Katz moses stop & apron
Accessories:
Amana & Klingspor router bits - www.woodworkingshop.com/route...
Saw Blades - freud and Klingspor
Video:
Galaxy S22 Ultra phone (camera)
Microphone - Saramonic Blink 500 Pro
Video Editor - Cyberlink Power Director 365
Tripod - Moman MPT284-KBO
Amazon.com : Moman Tripods and Monopods (Tripod with Column) : Electronics
Social Media:
Instagram: / christcrosscrafts
Facebook: / christcrosscrafts
FB Groups:
/ cncfilehelp
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[@joebeaton1101]

Again, glad you're back! Looking forward to seeing whether you had to build new or could adapt your existing Microjig Sled(?)!

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

I was able to keep it but did have to modify the runners. I should have that video out in a week or two.

[@81Lord-Nikon]

To be fair, if you are going to drop that kind of money on a saw and router table, a router lift isn't that much of a wallet buster. I plan on doing the exact same setup that you have, but with the Incra TS/LS fence and Jessem router lift. Very nice setup!

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

I agree, but I had already stretched my budget. I am heavily considering the Jessem or Nova (not yet released) motor. If that happens, I will be getting a lift.

[@mattro4902]

Was the Harvey table saw ever considered? I feel like I have it narrowed down to Sawstop and Harvey and looking for feedback.

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

The Harvey is nice. Where I work, we used to carry it, so I'm familiar with all them. I still went sawstop. Harvey seems to be tweaking things some but the safety feature for me was what put it over for me. The sawstop is a beast of a quality saw and since I work alone, the safety is tough to beat.

[@mattro4902]

@ChristcrossCrafts The safety aspect is what has me torn. If they both had the safety feature, I would probably go with the Harvey. Since it does not, though, and it will cost me $500 to ship the Harvey, I am leaning towards the Sawstop. I really appreciate insight.

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

​@@mattro4902 Anytime. Izzy Swan loves the Harvey, but they sent it to him, so there is that. The machining, fit and finish, and owner's manual also contribute to why I chose the SawStop. Plus, they have amazing customer service.

[@kevinb6102]

Awesome

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

Still extremely happy with the purchase.

[@wally7856]

My Uncle works in a hotdog cutting factory and he say's these saw's are junk!

[@ChristcrossCrafts]

Yeah, they suck for cutting hot dogs... and fingers. I'd go another direction.

[@botwedraughtsclub8031]

If they are junk for hotdogs then are perfect for wood cutting safely