OK, to start I am not trying to start a feud here. Everyone has their favorites but I really need some help making this decision before I plunk out the better part of a paycheck on a saw.
OK, disclaimer done.
As it turns out I have gotten my father hooked on scrolling (a good thing) and given him my saw (a good thing?). He was using a really old Delta 16" and everytime I saw him he would just fuss and fuss over how much that little saw bothered him. So today I ran down to his house and dropped off my very old RBI 220-3. Needless to say he was excited and I get to buy a new toy! (Definately a good thing) Anyway, history not withstanding, I can't make up my mind on the new saw to buy. I have pretty much narrowed the field to the new RBI G4 and the Eclipse. I've read all I can find on both of these and I find there is good and bad in both. Deeper throat on the RBI is compelling but all of the issues I've read about them having is disturbing. Perfectly vertical stroke and near non existant vibration on the Eclipse is exciting but is it that much better than the G4? I've read that deflection on the RBI's new saw is .005 in. which I'm sure I can live with
and if it compares to my 18 year old saw for vibration then that's a non issue as well.
After reading my own comments I can see my own slant towards the RBI but would still like input. I love the idea of American made which I believe both are but am a bit concerned by the apparent size of the Eclipse company. The website is less than awe inspiring and there is far less information on these than I can find on the RBI's. Any info is appreciated guys.
Thanks,
Ron
OK, disclaimer done.


After reading my own comments I can see my own slant towards the RBI but would still like input. I love the idea of American made which I believe both are but am a bit concerned by the apparent size of the Eclipse company. The website is less than awe inspiring and there is far less information on these than I can find on the RBI's. Any info is appreciated guys.
Thanks,
Ron
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