SO, my Delta contractor saw (Lowe's model, older one) has begun to smoke when cutting 8/4 hardwoods. Time for me to look into a new saw and I have approval from Household 6. Trying to stay below $2,000 and my research has narrowed down my options. Please advise on what is listed below, I am kind of leaning towards the Harvey but I would appreciate input from you guys who have been doing this longer and used more tools. This will likely be the last table saw I buy for many, many, many moons (hopefully). Space is a constraint in a 80s single car garage where I have only 2/3 of the space. Here are the options:
Harvey ALPHA HW110LC-36P ( Harvey is a solid brand isn't it?) - ALPHA HW110LC-36P 10" 2HP Cabinet Table Saw
Shop Fox W1837 (would require replacing the fence based on reviews) - 10" 2 HP Open Stand Hybrid Table Saw at Grizzly.com
Grizzley G0899 (long history of quality in the model apparently) - 10" Hybrid Table Saw at Grizzly.com
Laguna Fusion F1 (I don't know, only 1.5HP) - Laguna Fusion F1 Table Saw
Laguna Fusion F2 (2HP, worth $500 more?) - Laguna F2 Fusion 1.75HP Table Saw, 36'' Rip Fence
Please, offer your input as this is a large purchase and I want to make my money count. As mentioned, the Harvey is what I am leaning towards but I do not know if it is the best option or not. Thank you in advance for any advice given concerning this.
Update: I value your opinions and appreciate them, however, I am not able to exceed the price range listed. Also, I would really like to be able to get a new tool for once if possible as most everything I have gotten to this point is used. Used are great but they don't necessarily have a long lifespan left in them which leaves me looking again. I don't really have the knowledge or time to replace motors or components on saw itself.
Harvey ALPHA HW110LC-36P ( Harvey is a solid brand isn't it?) - ALPHA HW110LC-36P 10" 2HP Cabinet Table Saw
Shop Fox W1837 (would require replacing the fence based on reviews) - 10" 2 HP Open Stand Hybrid Table Saw at Grizzly.com
Grizzley G0899 (long history of quality in the model apparently) - 10" Hybrid Table Saw at Grizzly.com
Laguna Fusion F1 (I don't know, only 1.5HP) - Laguna Fusion F1 Table Saw
Laguna Fusion F2 (2HP, worth $500 more?) - Laguna F2 Fusion 1.75HP Table Saw, 36'' Rip Fence
Please, offer your input as this is a large purchase and I want to make my money count. As mentioned, the Harvey is what I am leaning towards but I do not know if it is the best option or not. Thank you in advance for any advice given concerning this.
Update: I value your opinions and appreciate them, however, I am not able to exceed the price range listed. Also, I would really like to be able to get a new tool for once if possible as most everything I have gotten to this point is used. Used are great but they don't necessarily have a long lifespan left in them which leaves me looking again. I don't really have the knowledge or time to replace motors or components on saw itself.
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