This Canadian-made saw had a solid overall feel and good fit and finish. The extension wings were attached at the factory and shimmed perfectly level, saving us the work. However, the dust-collection system was ill designed, and there was no internal ramp to the dust port, which sat about a foot above the floor.
For a full review on this saw, read the June 1999 article from Fine Woodworking magazine, available on the Fine Woodworking Network.
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The gauge has a quick and easy method for fitting the guide bar precisely to your tablesaw’s miter slot. This means the gauge can be recalibrated if necessary for continued accuracy. The face of the protractor head can be adjusted square to the table and also square to the guide bar. This ensures accurate cuts, and it, too, can be readjusted if the need arises. The protractor head has stainless-steel knobs and fittings and high-contrast, easy-to-read white numbers and increments.
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