Originally Posted by
Afish1
Hi Joseph, Not sure I can help with all your questions but I have been in contact with BE and have some info on their 1325 machine. For me anything smaller was not a consideration. For that I think you really need to look at not only what you want to do with it but also honestly look down the road and allow some room to grow before needing to upgrade. I plan on using mine for cabinet work so 4x8 min. is a must. I would have liked to go with 5x10 but like you, space is a concern. So I think I have decided on 1325. BE does have some upgrade options on their 1325. Even with a 1325 I will need to make adjustments to my space such as down sizing from a cabinet style table saw to a contractor style saw on a roller stand. I also have a 4x8 MFT style work bench that I can do double duty for cutting and assembly. However, my rational is most things will now get cut on the CNC so I shouldn't need as large of a table saw. Im not sure how to send a PM here since im new but I would be happy to send you the info I have so far. I was trying to find someone local that had a BE machine that I could see in person. For myself Im pretty sure I have the size dialed in but my main concern is with the quality control and knowledge that if the machine shows up to the port and is a pile of junk Im the proud new owner of an expensive pile of junk with no recourse. Thats my main concern. On one hand BE claims to be good but then on the other hand I see some horror stories on these Chinese machines. So its a rather large leap of faith.