Which Table saw to choose

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heimlaga":28zlpywk said:
How much space do you have?
Do you have 3 phase electricity?
How far du you live from the German border and do you have access to a trailer or a pickup or something or do you know some lorry business that could bring it home as a return load?

Secondhand machines are cheap and rather plentiful in Germany. For some 500 euros you could get a mighty good secondhand cabinet saw with cast iron table and maybe a sliding table as well. A Rapid for instance.
I would not waste my hard earned money on an entry grade saw if I had the opportunity to get an advanced hobby grade or professional grade saw for the same amount of money. Entry grade saws are more or less wothless on the secondhand market so if you ever want to upgrade your money will be wasted.
I have imported a few secondhand machines from Sweden and that hasn't been too difficult.

If you lack the space for a better saw you are forced to make do with an entry grade saw though.
Actually, yes, I do have 3 phase electricity. Unfortunately, no trailer (technically I'm not even licenced to drive in Europe as my international permit expired) and space is quite limited (single car garage, that Im still trying to fit the car in)
 
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