A Third Sawstop Version

**mat** · 22nd May 2009, 01:22 PM

A new sawstop version is about to hit the market in the US. It sits between the industrial cabinet saw and the contractor version. It is called the professional cabinet saw.

http://www.sawstop.com/procabinet/procab_home.php

With the Aus dollar improving against the $US maybe we will see this model hit the Aus market.

It seems to have improvements in two areas that I have noticed as drawbacks on the industrial cabinet saw. Those being the blade guard and the need to use an allen key to release the throat plate. This being necessary to change the riving knife. In the new model it is truely a toolless process.

Mat

**bsrlee** · 23rd May 2009, 02:48 AM

It may even be my new saw, I just have to wear out the new-ish Jet that I have in the shed at the moment, or maybe win the lottery & get a REAL shed

**Blazk** · 23rd May 2009, 12:13 PM

Omg I was just watching that video on the break assembly device. That is crazy..but i guess you would rather replace a blade and the break then your hand

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**justinmcf** · 31st May 2009, 10:00 AM

hi mat, i am considering buying the sawstop very soon.

i have looked at the contractors saw with the trolley so i can wheel it about.

do you think this is a good option for a site saw or do you reckon at nearly 100kg it is still too heavy to get on to a ute and then try to get it on site.

i dont want to end up buying the sawstop to then find out it is still too heavy for site work.
i would then have to buy another table saw...

maybe i would be better investing in a festool cs70 table saw for around the same price.

i would like to hear from any sawstop owners about this matter.

regards, justin.

**mat** · 31st May 2009, 05:56 PM

Justin

I would research this very carefully if I were in your shoes. The sawstop is a nice machine but I am not sure it is right for your requirement. Would you have to lift the 100kg by yourself. I don't think that is sustainable or even wise. The base contractor with the stamped steel wings and basic fence is nowhere near as good as the cast iron wings and the optional better fence. These would add extra weight.
Would the saw be for narrow rips only? For most work a scms and a festool circ saw with guiderails would be a better option.

**justinmcf** · 31st May 2009, 06:18 PM

i agree matt, i think it would be over kill for site work, and if i do buy the sawstop, i really would like the better quality cabinet saw model.

i have 3 different sized scms for different applications, i also have the festool track saw, but there are some things a table saw does better.
maybe i will buy an el cheapo for this purpose.

thanks for the advice.

btw, have you ever had need to replace the brake cartridge?

regards, justin.

**mat** · 31st May 2009, 06:51 PM

Have you considered the Festool CMS for the TS55

I have never triggered the brake on my Sawstop. I did however get a free cartridge thrown in when I bought the saw so I could be up and running quickly should it be triggered.

**justinmcf** · 31st May 2009, 07:13 PM

i did consider the cms for the ts-55. i bid on a cms on ebay yesterday, but i did not win that auction.

i can justify purchasing the sawstop for my workshop/garage but i cannot justify the full price of the cms and the sawstop. its one or the other, and at this stage, the sawstop is slightly ahead.

if another cms comes along on ebay, i may get one yet!

regards, justin.

**Johncs** · 9th June 2009, 12:32 AM

Originally Posted by justinmcf

hi mat, i am considering buying the sawstop very soon.

i have looked at the contractors saw with the trolley so i can wheel it about.

do you think this is a good option for a site saw or do you reckon at nearly 100kg it is still too heavy to get on to a ute and then try to get it on site.

i dont want to end up buying the sawstop to then find out it is still too heavy for site work.
i would then have to buy another table saw...

maybe i would be better investing in a festool cs70 table saw for around the same price.

i would like to hear from any sawstop owners about this matter.

regards, justin.

How you going to get it up on the ute? Gotta crane?

**Lignum** · 9th June 2009, 01:35 AM

Can’t wait… I already have a buyer in the Philippines for one of my kidneys. Soon as the cash is in by bank account im getting a Saw Stop

**Wongo** · 9th June 2009, 10:16 AM

Unlucky Philippino.

**Misterwippy** · 20th July 2009, 06:42 PM

Anyone got any ideas as to when and how much?

I have all but decided on a sawstop. Was also looking at the PM2000. I have used both saws in the past. Build quility and features are pretty much on par(except for the brake!). Both are a pleasure to use.

If this one does not come to Aus then it will be the industial version.

Is there anyone from Gabbett lurking that can comment on availability?

Will it be on display at the Melbourne Working with wood show?

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