which miter saw is better
Bean
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Monday, 2nd of August 2010 05:33:09 PM
What are the differences between 7 1/4 and 10 in miter saw? l am not sure Bean which one to buy. thanks
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BABEZ
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Tuesday, 3rd of August 2010 04:02:27 PM
I prefer a 10'' and sliding compound miter saw. allot more BABEZ versatile. Price wise your over half way there buying a compound miter Registered User saw. Joined: Wednesday, 2nd of June 2010, 03:16:44 Buy quality and it will serve you a long time. Posts: 291 Viewed 14569 times
MY SEXY NERD
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Wednesday, 4th of August 2010 07:06:55 AM
Doc is right, go with the 10 inch compound miter saw. A 7 1/4'' MY SEXY NERD will not cut entirely through a 4 X 4 Registered User Joined: Sunday, 16th of May 2010, 21:41:08 Posts: 1777 Viewed 16222 times
Nunkie
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Thursday, 5th of August 2010 04:37:22 AM
absolutely 10'' and get a sliding miter saw if you can afford Nunkie it. this increases the crosscut capacity by a great deal Registered User Joined: Wednesday, 21st of April 2010, 15:17:24 Posts: 1917 Viewed 19460 times
Private
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Friday, 6th of August 2010 06:14:09 PM
RPA will set you straight. I had the Dewalt 12'' for about the Private same amount of time. WQhen doind fine trim work I used a 10'' for less Registered User blade wobble, accuracy. Joined: Saturday, 29th of May 2010, 10:40:18 Posts: 1562 As far as a name, Dewalt, Porter Cable, & sometimes Rigid. Name brands do Viewed 15631 times matter to a craftsman. The tolerances are tighter, & the parts are readily
available. I never had to replace a single part on my 12'' compound miter
saw from Dewalt. They are great with service.
As far as regular homeowner jobs, a 10'' is the only way to go. Stay away
from gimicks, they break or fail.
Have fun!
Snugaroo
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Saturday, 7th of August 2010 03:12:50 PM
Go for the 10 or 12 inch. You won't regret it, sooner or later Snugaroo you will need to cut something larger. It is better to spend a little more Registered User now rather than spending money twice. I have an older Dewalt 12''. I have Joined: Thursday, 22nd of April 2010, 21:51:16 had it for about 9 years and it works great. I did replace the blade with Posts: 1459 a Forrest Chopmaster for finish work but even the stock blade was ok for Viewed 4245 times most work.
Jaau
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Sunday, 8th of August 2010 04:27:02 PM
get the 10 inch , you can cut larger boards, Jaau Registered User Joined: Tuesday, 18th of May 2010, 14:34:01 Posts: 1512 Viewed 2719 times
cookie lips
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Monday, 9th of August 2010 12:26:10 PM
Agreed! I am a home DIY'er and bought the smaller one and cookie lips regret it. Buy the 10''!!! Registered User Joined: Monday, 14th of June 2010, 09:53:36 Posts: 1033 Viewed 8165 times
Schnookems
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Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 08:05:07 PM
10'' for sure. If you won't be using it a lot, you don't need Schnookems the most expensive brand. Laser guides can be a pain since they sometimes Registered User get knocked out of line. Joined: Wednesday, 2nd of June 2010, 17:25:02 Posts: 1194 Viewed 15370 times
Strawberry Bum
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Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 09:46:59 PM
Doc is right, go with the 10 inch compound miter saw. A 7 Strawberry Bum 1/4'' will not cut entirely through a 4 X 4. Registered User Joined: Friday, 14th of May 2010, 15:55:37 Posts: 79 Viewed 16208 times
Tuna
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Thursday, 12th of August 2010 10:48:23 AM
Go with the 10. Tuna Registered User I don't shop BRAND strictly. I shop ''features'' and don't care much Joined: Saturday, 1st of May 2010, 01:33:04 for the laser sights. Certainly any of the top 5 brands are decent, and Posts: 1277 your choice might be made on amount of use the tool will get, not the Viewed 7366 times highest price, defining better or best.
I have two, and both serve me well every day. I would advise, getting a
Compound Miter Saw, if you're going to spend any money for decent.
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