This was an adequate saw for general purposes and is one of the lowest priced machines we tested. The large, solid metal handwheels were nice, and the miter gauge could be adjusted for a snug fit into the slot. The fence, however, didn’t always lock perfectly parallel to the blade.
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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