My Dewalt compound sliding miter saw....How do I love thee, let me count the ways. You work better in less space than a radial arm saw. You swing both ways, which I'm not sure if I love you or hate you for it. With constant repeated angle cuts for decks, furniture, or just cutting wood for fun, you make my life easier with each back and forth slide on bearings that are oiled for life.....
With that said, I wish I had spent the extra dough to get the 10" model. Not that I don't love the 8 1/2", but during my deck project this summer I sadly realized that I would be double-cutting my 4/4 posts....Disappointing... The only other con would be dust collection, with a 1 1/4" port at the back that might as well not be there.
All in all, my saw is one of the main staples of my shop. I use it every day, for so many projects I can't even list, and it has been performing with 0 maintenance for over 4 years now. Any thoughts?? Discuss
With that said, I wish I had spent the extra dough to get the 10" model. Not that I don't love the 8 1/2", but during my deck project this summer I sadly realized that I would be double-cutting my 4/4 posts....Disappointing... The only other con would be dust collection, with a 1 1/4" port at the back that might as well not be there.
All in all, my saw is one of the main staples of my shop. I use it every day, for so many projects I can't even list, and it has been performing with 0 maintenance for over 4 years now. Any thoughts?? Discuss
Did I forget to mention how convenient the prefab portable extendable chop saw stand is. For less than 2 Ben Franklins I call it a steal. Got mine at the Home Depot for cheaper because of a scratch. But the ability to put that thing where I want it is a real convenience factor. I mean, you gotta love the Norm Abram workshop miter saw station, but try taking that to a buddies house for a little demo and rebuild!!
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