Tapco — a leading manufacturer
of portable metal brakes, aluminum
slitters, and gutter-hanging equipment
— recently introduced a large
sliding saw table. In designing the
Pro-Edge Saw Table and Cutting
Station, Tapco has taken the sliding
saw jig used by siding contractors to
its ultimate level. Siding mechanics
will love this one — but it's questionable
how readily the other carpentry
trades will embrace this
behemoth tool.
Weighing the Advantages
The Pro-Edge Saw Table weighs
in at a staggering 130 pounds (not
including a circular saw). This
supreme poundage has prompted
the manufacturer to include an
unusual warning with the tool:
"Always use two persons when
moving and lifting table. Failure to
do so may damage saw table and
cause serious injury." No