Source: highlandwoodworking.com
Street Price: $14
Blade Tension*: 0.189 in.
Dovetails: Excellent
Coping: Very good
Cutting Curves: Very good
Blade Changes: Good
Blade Rotation: Very good
Comments: Rigid frame with smooth blade rotation, blade difficult to install
*Number reflects the amount of deflection
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