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   polarsea1 | Jan 07, 2009 11:11pm | #1

   I've had both of those tables. The Exaktor will handle more weight because it has support legs but my experience was it was it was pretty easy to knock out of alignment. There have been some posts about installing crossbraces that eliminate the problem.

    The Jessem is a very nice piece of gear. I don't think you can go wrong with either of them. You'll get a lot of pleasure from using a slider.

   You can find the Exaktor (from the manufacturer) discounted significantly on ebay from time to time.

    

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   philip_r | Jan 07, 2009 11:43pm | #2

   Aside from cost, look at the cross-cut capacity and support system (legs vs no legs and the table size). 

   Personally, I have the Excalibur 49" on my SawStop.  My tablesaw is a stationary tool.  If I need a mobile saw, I would go with the Jessem.  The Exactor and Excalibur brands would require you to level the support legs each time you moved the saw.

   I've had mine for three years and absolutely love it.

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   RickL | Jan 08, 2009 05:24pm | #3

   You can do sheet goods and table tops on the Exactor and Excalibur. Much more support with the leg arrangement. You need to look at the specs closer. There is a big difference in the size of what you can work with the slider options. Also Laguna has an add on slider which is larger capacity than the Jessem. Personally I'd look at the dedicated sliders from Rojek, Shopfox and the others. Seems expensive but not as bad as you might think.  Been usiong sliders for 35 years. Cabinet saw is only half a saw.  Don't need a radial arm saw or sliding miter saw with sliding panel saw. 

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   hdgis1 | Jan 09, 2009 04:54pm | #5

   I decided to get the jessem as the capacities on both are nearly identical. The only advantage to the exactor it seems is the longer cross cut capacity? Please indicate which specs you are talking about. The deciding factor (along with cost) was that the table width on the jessem was only 1 1/2 inches narrower that the exactor. No great loss there.Chris

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   RickL | Jan 09, 2009 05:10pm | #6

   Crosscut length!!!!!!!...Jessem 48" versus Exactor 96"!  For me that's a big difference. I've used commercial sliders and the Exactor and Excalibur for the past 35 years and the lenght is important. I'd prefer the 60" cross cut as well. The extra money is well spent in my opinion and experience.  If 48" crosscut is all you need then fine for you but dealing with 8' sheetgoods is a big part of the projects I deal with.

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   philip_r | Jan 09, 2009 08:08pm | #7

   lol, I agree... just will smaller CAPS:0)

   IMHO - I would only go with the Jessem if I needed the table saw to be mobile or I didn't have the space for a larger slider.  The Jessem's crosscut is only 36" or so and the fence only extends a few feet from the blade. 

   The Exactor and Excalibur can crosscut  49" or 60", depending on the model.   My Excalibur fence is 4' (four feet) long and telescopes to over 8' (eight feet) long.  The 8' length lets you batch-cut all of your parts to the exact length - not just the small parts.

   A sliding table is a nice luxury and you will be perfectly happy with any of them.. 

    

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   hdgis1 | Jan 09, 2009 10:58pm | #8

   perhaps you missed the title? I am talking about the EX 26 here. If there is any discrepancy in the different crosscut lengths between the jessem and EX26 then all one needs to do is call jessem and ask them for a longer extrusion. Which by the way, can be done...Thanks for the big bold letters!
   Chris

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   WillGeorge | Jan 10, 2009 05:07pm | #9

   Thanks for the big bold letters!

    Chris.. who cares what case the type is in?

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   WillGeorge | Jan 08, 2009 09:11pm | #4

   I have the Jessem. I like it and then some.

   My first choice before putting down the money was the Exactor because of the longer fence and support legs.

   Thinking back.. I got the Jessem because I move my saw all over the place, all the time, to be able to work in my very limited space. I for some reason decided to go without the support legs and longer fence.

   Normally I would just type 'big mistake'.. However the Jessem has served me well and no gripes. I added adjustable legs for my Jessem and I live with the factory fence.

   I think I posted in here some time back that my Jessem fence was NOT 90 degrees to the table. I have a strip of brass (very skinny strip of brass) on each lock down assembly that attach to the fence to the sliding base. That worked so I never bothered to go further into the investigation of the real problem. Shame on ME!

   I use my Jessem and no hate here for it. If you have the room get the other with the supporting legs. I cannot comment on it because I have never used one.