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Too bad......we could have swapped then! The DW745 is a great saw, particularly for construction and such, and very mobile, but I need something with more accuracy and a bigger cast iron table.

Thanks Mike I think that the idea was to buy an old saw, of more superior brand, and then make it like new myself, which I am not sure I am confident enough to do, but which could potentially result in a very nice saw. I agree that you need to think about your requirements and not just aim for...

Thanks Alexfn. You might very well be right. I just read somewhere (written by someone who had the iTech) that even if it looks identical to the SIP they are made from different, or partly different components. This is the typical issue with modern lower budget machines being made in China...

Thanks Trevanion. I am sure that you are right that a lot of money is lost when buying new - just like with cars I suppose. As for buying an old second hand Wadkin, Sedgwick or similar, I certainly find that tempting, and I will look further into that option too. I am not sure if I have the...

Hello everyone I have just joined this forum in the hope to share knowledge and experiences with other people who have wood working as a hobby, or maybe even as a profession, and hopefully learn a lot this way just as I might be able to offer suggestions or personal experiences. Realising...