So it's here, and I swapped it around for the Chicago Electric and found some issues. Not problems per se, but big differences between the CE and Metabo.
The tables don't line up. The table on the HPT is taller, and much further forward on its mounts than the Chicago electric was without sticking into the walkway any further.
The motor is up MUCH higher to accomdoate the front slide. and it does not clear the hutch fully. So I need to clearnace the hutch on the left side... Break out the belt sander for rapid material removal and dust creation.
The saw set up as it is The dust port comparatively speaking is HUGE...
Prices on these actually came way down. They used to be just shy of $500.00 now at $349.00 I couldn't pass it up...
It looks like the extension tables are going to need to be completely redesigned as well. WIth the sliding fences due to the double bevel, the sides of the fence really won't work. Basically table with flip OVER stops. So time to redo what I just did...
Even though front to back depth of the saw is considerably smaller, overall capacities are either matching, or greater than the Chicago Electric. . It is however a good bit taller. Which makes sense as the slide assembly is up high and to the front, necessitating the motor and all being mounted up high...
The tables don't line up. The table on the HPT is taller, and much further forward on its mounts than the Chicago electric was without sticking into the walkway any further.
The motor is up MUCH higher to accomdoate the front slide. and it does not clear the hutch fully. So I need to clearnace the hutch on the left side... Break out the belt sander for rapid material removal and dust creation.
The saw set up as it is The dust port comparatively speaking is HUGE...
Prices on these actually came way down. They used to be just shy of $500.00 now at $349.00 I couldn't pass it up...
It looks like the extension tables are going to need to be completely redesigned as well. WIth the sliding fences due to the double bevel, the sides of the fence really won't work. Basically table with flip OVER stops. So time to redo what I just did...
Even though front to back depth of the saw is considerably smaller, overall capacities are either matching, or greater than the Chicago Electric. . It is however a good bit taller. Which makes sense as the slide assembly is up high and to the front, necessitating the motor and all being mounted up high...
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