Wilhelm Altendorf invented the sliding table saw in 1906 – and is now used by well over 120 000 customers worldwide. The story of the Altendorf sliding table saw is one of unparalleled success. Anyone who has worked with an Altendorf will enthuse about it, telling you they won’t use any other saw. The Altendorf has many imitators, but none match up to the original. In 100 years, these inspirational saws have become legend.