At 09:50 AM 2/7/2004 -0500, Eric J Russell wrote:
>I've wondered about selling the RA saw & 10" mitre saw (chop saw) and
>replacing both with a sliding, compound angle mitre saw. I assume the
>sliding saw cannot do dado cuts but it seems it would meet the need for
>cross cutting long boards & mitering mouldings. I also assume it would be
>accurate for cross cuts without the fussiness the RA needs for initial set
>up.
>
>Would that be an option for you also?
>
>What does the list think about the one saw replacing the two I have now?
Dados, lap joints and tennons are some of the things I used my old RAS for
a lot. If all I was doing was framing or crosscuts, a sliding compound saw
might be an option, but I need the depth adjustment, too. As it is I'll
probably keep my chop saw for framing work and use the RAS for anything it
can't handle, and use the table saw for ripping and panel
work. Fortunately, space isn't as great a concern for me, although you
NEVER have enough shop space.
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