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RE: Compound miter saw size question

To: noemi@nebcom.com
Subject: RE: Compound miter saw size question
From: Randall Young <ryoung@NAVCOMTECH.COM>
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001 15:18:24 -0700
Joe Flake wrote :
> Remember, it will
> only do 1" deeper cuts (not 2" as the quick numbers would imply).
> And a sliding unit should help for wide flat boards to be cut.
> Some steeper angles may get a bit more benefit, but that's
> advanced math.  :-)

Actually, the 1" benefit is only for steep (90 degree) cuts.  At 45 degrees,
the 2" increase in blade diameter buys less than 3/4" increase in board
thickness that can be cut.

Randall

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