First time post here at LumberJocks in at attempt to get user opinions of the Sawstop 30" Premium Fence. I've found bits of info here and there, but it's usually in discussions about how much better the 36" T-Glide is, the consensus being that if you're getting a new Sawstop cabinet saw, then by all means equip it with the superior T-Glide. That's all fine and good for those with sufficient floor space, but for smaller-shop guys like me I'm looking to preserve precious real estate, and don't anticipate need for a large rip capacity.
So here I am, looking at my new and gleaming Sawstop 1.75 HP PCS, just unboxed and assembled except for the fence, and with a decision to make. Keep the 30" Premium? Or take it back to Woodcraft in exchange for the T-Glide and try to fine a way to deal with the size problem. Are there any experienced users out there who can vouch for the 30" Premium and say that they're happy with it and have had no issues and/or regrets? I don't expect accolades, but want to feel confident that it is a durable unit with no downsides.
So here I am, looking at my new and gleaming Sawstop 1.75 HP PCS, just unboxed and assembled except for the fence, and with a decision to make. Keep the 30" Premium? Or take it back to Woodcraft in exchange for the T-Glide and try to fine a way to deal with the size problem. Are there any experienced users out there who can vouch for the 30" Premium and say that they're happy with it and have had no issues and/or regrets? I don't expect accolades, but want to feel confident that it is a durable unit with no downsides.