Highland Park Vs Covington 16 inch Slab Saw Point by Point Comparison

This is a point by point comparison of the Highland Park Lapidary 16 Slab Saw to the Covington Engineering 16 inch slab saw. Watch and judge for yourself which is better. The 12, 18, 24 and 36 inch saws are similar and thus this video covers these designs as well.

[@kiotipass]

I have the new HP Model 16 as shown in demo. It has been well thought out and working quite nicely. Especially like the auto shut off setup when cut is completed. Upon opening hood to reset another cut I haven't had to be concerned about the shutoff switch tripping back on and getting a coolant shower. Like my LST has done to me. Very nicely done. Keep up the good work.

[@kiotipass]

This is the newer model. It is a great safety switch safeguard. Thanks for taking the time to eliminate the problem. Just ask anyone that had his/her saw start accidentally and got a face full of coolant. :( Nicely done! Thanks again.

[@danpowers3786]

Very convincing comparison, well done.

[@AgateJeweler]

Just bought one used... was sad until I went and saw that mine has those issues figured out with and extra 1/4inch angle iron bracing for the carriage

[@lazaek-6294]

What about that blue Lortone in the background?

[@Gemquality]

Highland park builds a high-tone saw which is the same design as lortone but John has made huge improvements to the hightone.

[@MarkAndercells]

A friend of mine got one and the legs bent.

[@lindarouse139]

How about comparing apples to apples as instead of contrasting their cheapo units to your $$$$ (vintage).

[@johnrowland4655]

Hi Linda, I agree that its only fair to compare apples to apples! You should check again. This is the current design and the dollars are within $100 and we include free shipping.