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Maybe not a big deal for a casual DIYer but it piqued my interest due to its zero clearance slide which allows it to be placed against a wall without interference.
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This or the Harbor Freight Hercules 12" slider for $299?
Harbor freight makes lots of fine things. But if you expect accuracy, repeatability, and reliability (all the things I'd look for in a miter saw) that's probably not one of them.
For dust collection from this miter saw, I just use the hose from the Rigid vac kit to hook up to my shop vac. It is not designed for that but it fits tightly without additional adapter. The Rigid kit us on sale again at $20.
Reviews look good. Been in the market for a 10". Whats the benefit of this over the 10" ryobi that was on sale for <150 a few weeka ago? Would someone who does basic diy projects at home notice the difference?
I have the Ryobi. Mine didn't cut square out of the box. It has 3 adjustment screws for the fence and when I got it "square enough" one of the adjustment screws doesn't line up with the hole to go back in.
I have the Ryobi. Mine didn't cut square out of the box. It has 3 adjustment screws for the fence and when I got it "square enough" one of the adjustment screws doesn't line up with the hole to go back in.
Thought about trying to drill and tap the screw, then screw a bolt into it, but I haven't found a tap set that will do what I need for a screw with left handed threads. No easy way to cut off the screw either, and there are several small parts next to it that will run $20 each for replacement parts.
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Anyone comparing to the Ryobi: I bought that one and used it today for a bunch of trim. I actually missed the dual bevel more than I thought I would. I also needed more than a 45 degree cut a few times, but it only goes to about 48, this one looks like it goes to 60. That would've saved me a ton of time. I also don't like the bevel adjustment on the Ryobi, it's inconvenient and hard to read, and the sticker it already coming off. The shadow is also super hard to see and not accurate, I'd prefer a laser. I'm almost certainly going to try returning it tomorrow for this one.
Thought about trying to drill and tap the screw, then screw a bolt into it, but I haven't found a tap set that will do what I need for a screw with left handed threads. No easy way to cut off the screw either, and there are several small parts next to it that will run $20 each for replacement parts.
I had the same problem with my jointer before.. I asked their support and they provided straight forward instructions how to fix it. Worth a try?
Thought about trying to drill and tap the screw, then screw a bolt into it, but I haven't found a tap set that will do what I need for a screw with left handed threads. No easy way to cut off the screw either, and there are several small parts next to it that will run $20 each for replacement parts.
have you tried locking a vice grip onto the bolt head and trying to tap it free hitting the vice grip with a hammer?
it's probably a two person job to push in the blade lock so the blade doesn't spin and have two hands for the v.grip and hammer
i'd recommend locking the saw into the down position, and the miter saw should be secured while doing this of couse.
or the right sized pipe wrench and pipe for leverage.
For dust collection from this miter saw, I just use the hose from the Rigid vac kit to hook up to my shop vac. It is not designed for that but it fits tightly without additional adapter. The Rigid kit us on sale again at $20.
That sounds like it would work for me do you have a link?
I'd like to pick up a saw like this, but everything that I've read (which, admittedly, isn't a lot) makes me want Dewalt's LED light system, which requires no calibration, versus the laser system that everyone else seems to use. Did Dewalt actually get a patent on the LED light system, because I don't understand why no one else is doing something similar?
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I got this one from Lowe's several months ago at $149 too. It is a great sliding miter saw particularly at the price I paid. Sliding miter saw is much more versatile than non sliding compound miter saw. I would pay more for a sliding miter saw. My only complaint is the laser guide. It is hard to adjust.
i wish they would bring the compound miter/tablesaw all in one to the states. not sure why they dont think there's a market for it here. it would alleviate the need for a sliding miter.
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it's probably a two person job to push in the blade lock so the blade doesn't spin and have two hands for the v.grip and hammer
i'd recommend locking the saw into the down position, and the miter saw should be secured while doing this of couse.
or the right sized pipe wrench and pipe for leverage.
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