Hi Stan,
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At least you know where you want to go.?? You are kind of undecided between the 1250mm table and the 2000mm table (cutting length define the max table movement and are actually misleading and assume you will not use clamps at all).?? You are going to lose about 10" of table length when using clamps and the crosscut fence, so the 1250mm table will only give a maximum cut length of about 39".?? The longer 2000mm table will allow up for a 68" cut length with crosscut fence and clamps.? The 2000mm (6-1/2') table is really not that big, but if you must have the shortest stroke, then so be it.
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Another reason for recommending the longer table is machine configuration.?? You are pretty much looking at either the "B3 winner" or "B3 winner comfort".?? In Felder/Hammer land, it is typically cheaper to get a machine with it's standard configuration rather than a different machine plus a bunch of options added.? So, if you really want a short 1250mm table, you'll need to get the "B3 winner" and then add the options for the 1100 outrigger, 1300 fence and "preparation for DADO" (which are actually standard equipment on "B3 winner comfort" model).
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Then look at any other options which you think you might need (i.e. scoring blade, cast iron rip fence 800/1250, fine adjustment for rip fence).
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-Aaron Inami
