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Many, many calls to Allspares,Inc resulted in being told "Too bad, send it back if you don't want it", but this would mean losing $$$$ in shipping costs. I am EXTREMELY disappointed. They claim that Makita item # means no table, as if the consumer would know that. Picture shows outfeed table, and review says there's an outfeed table, but nb, there is no product description. Item came w/o outfeed table. I kept the item, but feel ripped off. VERY misleading.
The 2703 is a marvelously strong, light, durable, and portable saw hindered by the worst fence ever released by a major manufacturer. This stand changes everything; now my saw is a joy to use, with a perfectly solid, stable, self-squaring fence to work against. The stand is also sturdy, light, and portable. It does cost as much as the saw did, but for what it does, that's a bargain.Note that the Rousseau saw stands are basically the same as this.
This is the deluxe package, with both the incredible Makita 122731-A saw table and the outfeed table, all in one package. Highly, highly recommended (I mean, just buy it now) for anyone who owns one of the absolutely wonderful, terrible Makita table saws, with everything brilliant except for the wretched fence. This light, portable package will give you, among other things, a REALLY GREAT FENCE that lets you realize how awesome the rest of the saw is.
Now this is only relevant if you want to add on a router/rip extention because they don't make one for the Makita table. Not a problem if you want to add the Makita 122732-A 49" rip extension, but don't try to add the Rouseau extentions because they won't fit.
The table and saw couldn't be easier to set up and the fence is accurate and secure as advertised. This is a great product that gives you maximum benefit from the Makita portable saw.
Because this carries the Makita label, Rousseau evidently has to make it slightly different, and so it is 1 1/2" less wide than the 2700XL. Here's my word of caution however.
Although this table is made by Rousseau and is almost identical to the 2700XL, almost is the operative word. I learned this of course the hard way, so I want to spare anyone else the hassle.
You could buy the regular extension and cut a hole in it for the router and attach a plate, but why do you need the extra job.
The Makita Porta Table has been a very valuable asset for obtaining the maximum capabilities of my Makita 2703 Table Saw. Other accessories such as an out-feed table, ripping extension, and a Router insert (available from Tool Crib/Amazon under the Rosseau name) make this a very verstile tool. The saw at 15 amps and with excellent debth cutting capabilities, is hampered by a medicore at best fence. The Porta Table adds excellent ripping capabilites and a very accurate fence to the 2703. The table breaks down very easily and stores or transports well, taking a minimum of space. It is worth the price, but if it where a little less expensive I would give it 5 stars.
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