I'd love to have a RAS...but couldnt live without my table saw. +1 on metal dust pipe. The plastic stuff attracts dust on the outside like crazy when the air is dry.
I am telling you guys there are tons of deals on old cabinets like that around. Design Build remodeling contractors like me throw out stuff like that all the time. We Craigslist all out cabinet removals and ask for a 12 pack for the boys on Friday night. Everybody comes thru. We have gotten homemade salsa, homemade pizza and a bunch of other goodies for our efforts to save from the dumpster and make them available for someone. The job just before Christmas the lady brought the boys cookies in a nice bag for setting the cabinets aside. So watch Craigslist for free or if you know a guy that does alot of kitchens he will be able to let you in on some.
