For even semi serious work don't even consider a direct drive.
Also what ever you get check the amps, don't believe the hp rating.
...Art
On Mon, 27 Oct 1997, Brian Evans wrote:
> Thanks for all the advice about tablesaws. Key info is that the fences seem
> to vary in accuracy and repeatability, and I wouldn't have thought to
> closely examine this.
>
> No one commented on belt drive vs direct drive. Most of the 'name' saws
> (Delta, etc) in the $650 price range are direct drive, while some of the
> other saws are belt drive. My going in assumption is that all other things
> being equal, belt drive would be better. Comments?
>
> Thanks in advance, Brian
>
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