Hafco Woodmaster ST-254

Not as useful as it should be – Don't buy this Hafco Woodmaster (ST254) saw or any Hafco woodworking equipment, it won't take most industry standard aftermarket accessories. The arbour is an odd size, every saw blade has to be shimmed to fit the arbor, dado stacks won't fit on it because it's too short. The under table dust collection is poor, dust collects in the box under the blade requiring frequent cleaning. I had to shim the throat plate to get it flush with the tabletop. The riving knife which holds the above table dust collection and blade guard is too long requiring it to be removed to use a crosscut table sled and replaced when ripping down timber. I took the blade guard and above blade dust collection off because it was impractical, collected little or no dust and was bordering on unsafe. For a few dollars more you can get a much better saw that works with most "extra" bits which you will come to want and can buy off the shelf. It was fine when I knew very little, but as my skills have progressed I'm finding I'm hampered by this saw's inadequacies, things I didn't know to look for when I started, which I now wish I did when I purchased this saw. I bought a cheap saw and that's what I got. Do a bit more research, spend a few extra dollars and you'll enjoy your woodworking a lot more.