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I built a sawbench a few years and still use it.
Pro woodworker friends have been astounded that it works better than their high priced commercial saws.

It has a 3HP motor built on a very solid steel frame.
The primary top is 1/4" steel with a 16G zincanneal secondary top so it cannot rust.

I can push hardwood through it repitively all day long without any problems.

The key points are
Plenty of power
Very rigid.
Nice and heavy so it doesnt move in use.

Regards
Bob Thomas