Reply by RogerM

Mike – I have had this, almost identical, saw for about 7 years. Mine (like the one pictured that you posted) has the 3HP motor (which has been more than enough power) and I run mostly Forrest Woodworker II blades on it. I cut mostly hardwoods with it which includes oak, hickory, pecan, walnut, maple,elm, bodarc (Osage Orange) and a few I can’t remember. I also have the Biesmeyer Fence which I love. Absolutely nothing has failed to date and it remains extremely accurate and reliable. Go with this saw if you can and you will not regret it. Indeed, it is a “lifetime” saw.

-- Roger M, Aiken, SC