Re: Tablesaw vs commercial or homemade straight edge?

["Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>]

I have a 12" PowerMatic 5hp 3PH table saw. And I bought it for $200!

However, one cannot take that behemoth to the job site! I have 
borrowed a friend's portable table saw and found it more than 
adequate. With a good, sharp blade it's fine for ripping 4/4 pine, 
plywood, etc.

If I was limited for space (and I am somewhat - the PowerMatic is on 
wheels so I can move it aside), I wouldn't hesitate to buy a decent 
'portable' table saw and perhaps rig up some folding infeed/outfeed 
supports.

Eric Russell
STOC #2860
Mebane, NC
http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell