I just got one, similar setup. My hardware store didn't know everything about the saw, either, I did my own research on the Sawstop website and just gave them my parts list. I wouldn't say that your local hardware shop is nickel-and-diming you, though... Sawstop is the one doing that. They have a monopoly on the industry (for now), and they exploit that in my opinion. $600 for my router extension table is absolutely insane. And they don't allow any retailers to sell anything on sale. I chatted with their customer support a few times, and they act like they're the coolest thing since sliced bread, it's annoying.
Agree with that. The adjustable router insert for the table extension was $500 by itself- we still haven't used the router unfortunately. My comments sent to Saw Stop were very specific- have a guide for end sellers to be able to put the packages together. Our vendor, Acme Tools, said they wouldn't return the incorrect part they sold us. What? Needless to say we are starting to purchase more from Campbell Supply.
Don't disagree one bit. We use track saws mainly in the field and use the shop saw for smaller projects. We're just getting stuff set up at the moment.
I just got one, similar setup. My hardware store didn't know everything about the saw, either, I did my own research on the Sawstop website and just gave them my parts list. I wouldn't say that your local hardware shop is nickel-and-diming you, though... Sawstop is the one doing that. They have a monopoly on the industry (for now), and they exploit that in my opinion. $600 for my router extension table is absolutely insane. And they don't allow any retailers to sell anything on sale. I chatted with their customer support a few times, and they act like they're the coolest thing since sliced bread, it's annoying.
Agree with that. The adjustable router insert for the table extension was $500 by itself- we still haven't used the router unfortunately. My comments sent to Saw Stop were very specific- have a guide for end sellers to be able to put the packages together. Our vendor, Acme Tools, said they wouldn't return the incorrect part they sold us. What? Needless to say we are starting to purchase more from Campbell Supply.
I whacked my rails down to 36 inches. Why fight full sized sheet goods on a table saw when they now make track saws?
Don't disagree one bit. We use track saws mainly in the field and use the shop saw for smaller projects. We're just getting stuff set up at the moment.