So, what are the advantages of a miter saw over a radial arm saw? earlier, Dale Alton, wrote: > > >I gont my 10" sliding from a pond shop and only paid about $100 for it. It >is a Dellta Side kick. > >_____ > >From: ><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>[email protected] >[mailto:[email protected]] >On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy >Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 7:54 PM >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>[email protected] >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Power Miter Saw > >A good bit heavier, and because of the rails to slide on, they do take up a >bit more room. > >I had a Dewalt I think it was a 705. A 12 inch stationary compound miter. >Had because one of my houses was broken into while being remodeled and I had >stuck the saw in a closet. Someone got a beauty. > >The stationary compound weighed about 45 pounds and I could carry it in one >hand. > >I now own a Dewalt 708, and it's massive compared to the 718 model that's >out now. The rails that mine slide on are about an inch and a half in >diameter, and just guessing but I'd bet it's double the weight of my first >saw. > >The 718 has a little wider cut than mine but I picked mine up as a payment >for some back rent. So I couldn't beat the price... they don't make it now, >and the 718 is the bells and whistles model. > >If you're thinking of getting one, check out several different brands and do >some checking online. I've seen a bunch of them from Ryobi to Festool. And >the prices go up steadily until you go to Festool and then the curve becomes >a wall... $1300 at last check. > >Also try to get a hold of a radial arm saw and see which one you like >better. The knock on the radial arm is that you can pull the blade over your >hand. You can do that with a slider too if you don't pay attention. > >They both seem to take up about as much bench top but in reality, a radial >arm is more versatile. You can raise the blade much like a table saw, just >in reverse order. you can put a stack of dado blades and cut very accurate >dados as wide as the arm can go. You can't do that with a slider. > >I know this will open the old discussion again about which is better. I'll >just say the best saw is the one you like most. Play with a few different >brands and you'll develop a favorite. >----- Original Message ----- >From: Alan & Terrie Robbins >To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com >Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 7:43 PM >Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Power Miter Saw > >Bob, > >Are the sliding compound units considerably larger in size and heavier in >weight? > >Al >-----Original Message----- >From: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> >yahoogroups.com >[mailto:blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> >yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy >Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 7:30 PM >To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Power Miter Saw > >A standard miter can cut the width of the blade or part of that width as >some goes beyond the fence. > >A sliding compound can get close to 16 inches in some cases. I have a 12 >inch model and I'm between 15 and 16 inches in cross cut width. >----- Original Message ----- >From: Alan & Terrie Robbins >To: Blindhandyman >Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 7:26 PM >Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Power Miter Saw > >My understanding is there are a couple of different type >power miter saws? I am borrowing my son-in-law's standard 10 >inch one and love it. He tells me there is a type with a >sliding arm as well to accomplish the ability to cut a wider >board. Any idea how much wider? > >Al > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >Version: 8.5.425 / Virus Database: 270.14.60/2495 - Release Date: 11/10/09 >19:56:00 > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
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