I haven't done a lot of woodwork in the past, and just recently got into timberframing. I actually work for a power tool manufacturer. What I've noticed lately is that too many circ saws have stamped bases and rip fences. A small router I have has a stamped edge guide. These are "professional grade" power tools and as a user, I think I would much prefer a higher quality machined base, fence, and edge guide. I would also like adjustment in the rip fence to make sure it's square. If you are buying a professional grade saw, I expect a few extra bucks spent on those items. I don't know, maybe too few professionals care about that on portable saws? The festool 75 saw looks really nice, but it does have steep price tag at $560 for the saw and then I'd want some accessories too..like the parallel guide and the extra long 197" guide rail($413).
Last edited by brad_bb; 07/02/07 03:51 PM.
