Safety, size, cost ease of set-up and accuracy, particularly for cross cutting.
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From: john schwery
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 9:54 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Power Miter Saw
So, what are the advantages of a miter saw over a radial arm saw?
earlier, Dale Alton, wrote:
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>I gont my 10" sliding from a pond shop and only paid about $100 for it. It
>is a Dellta Side kick.
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>On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
>Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 7:54 PM
>To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Power Miter Saw
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>A good bit heavier, and because of the rails to slide on, they do take up a
>bit more room.
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>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.
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>The stationary compound weighed about 45 pounds and I could carry it in one
>hand.
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>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.
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>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.
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>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.
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>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.
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>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.
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>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
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>Bob,
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>Are the sliding compound units considerably larger in size and heavier in
>weight?
>
>Al
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>From: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
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>yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
>Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 7:30 PM
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>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Power Miter Saw
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>A standard miter can cut the width of the blade or part of that width as
>some goes beyond the fence.
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>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
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>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
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