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Amazon has SKILSAW SPT88-01 12" Worm Drive Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw for $499. Shipping is free.
CPO Outlets via Target also has SKILSAW SPT88-01 12" Worm Drive Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw...
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Except that Hemi isn't marketing and is actually a Hemispherical combustion chamber engine, which at higher power levels has a whole host of advantages.
Worm Drive saws are similar, they offer a...
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I am far from an expert, but I do own the dws780 and it’s a phenomenal saw. I love how precise it is, the kerf light and that it can cut a 60* angle. With all that being said the 780 is far from...
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And the blade size wasn't the limit? Have an example of that?
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I know some will only tilt one way.
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This has made cutting board and angles safer for our students.
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Wow, table saws. In my opinion... wait on that one until you decide yourself. Really is one of those things that the larger and powerful the better but that doesn't mean even a small portable job...
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Of course they all have defined rake.Use safety equipment and you'll be fine.
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lol.... absolute BS... :)
Safety equipment does not protect fingers and hands.... Tooth rake is not as important on table saws with the blade underneath, or just chop saws, but has always been...
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Longevity and very little, if any vibration. Most miter saws have a belt drive that will break at the most inopportune time. I am not paying $500 for a saw made in China, but the concept for worm...
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ALL saw blades have defined tooth rake.... including every one you own; even if you don't know what it is, or for where, when and how to use. If you bought at a box store, probably a positive rake...
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"Raking" is a function of specific saw blades. If you want positive rake you buy a blade designed for positive and likewise for negative. Pulling back while cutting is typically safer, so it makes...
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I agree I'm not sure what you could possibly be cross cutting and need worm drive power for. I have the skil saw table saw and love it for the worm drive. I just don't see the added benefit to worm...
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Does worm drive actually matter ever at all? Is it their version of Dodge and Hemi?
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After I got my table saw, my miter saw is little used in woodworking projects. It is mostly use for general diy stuff such as cutting 2x4 and flooring planks.
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With the correct blade you can cut anything. But it feels like an overkill for tubing which usually doesn't require precision. I would use a grinder for tubing.
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Sometimes you need raw power. I’m building a 400 sq ft IPE deck with 5/4 x 6” and I’m using a Dewalt 780 with a new blade. It’s working great. IPE is very hard and anything less powerful would be...
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Great price. I own the Dewalt they have on sale for $219 and it's been a workhorse. Of course I paid more...
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I don't even know what worm drive is but I want to do my own carpentry for fun. I was looking at the Makita cordless battery powered saw around $719. But I have Milwaukee for everything except yard...
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Seems like worm drive saws require oil change.
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My experience with the DeWalt has been the complete opposite. It's very accurate, even for precision woodworking. Of course, as you mentioned a fixed 10" is a good option, but if you're just looking...
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You are a funny guy.... Instead of semantics BS, learn and use the correct blade for the tool and the job.... "15 saws" and you still don't know the importance of saw tooth rake is bewildering.
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Power to cut through without losing rpm, of course you could also use a strip of painters tape if you want for peace of mind
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If I didn't want to also buy a chop saw would this be alright for steel tubing if I switch blades?
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Does anyone know how this compares to the dewalt dws780?
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•Worm drive delivers the relentless power and trusted durability needed to get the job done on any job-site
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What projects are you doing? You don't necessarily need one with worm drive. Doesn't hurt, but you might end up paying for something you don't necessarily need. Also, what budget are you trying to...
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Thank you for the guidance, could you please recommend worm drive and table saw for woodworking beginners?
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With a sliding miter saw, much like a radial arm saw, the blade tooth rake is very important... pulling needs a negative rake, while pushing needs a neutral or even positive rake.
You can tell if...
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Use blade stabilizers.... even on 10" and smaller blades, they help a lot.
The more you use a tool, even a cheap tool, the more accurate you will be. When I hear people talking about how precise...
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Incorrect. Buy saw gloves. I own a couple pair that I wear just in case. Most have a minimum of a kevlar lining to prevent cut through. Also, install pawls on things like table saws for kickback....
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I have a table saw with worm drive. Absolutely incredible.
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The DWS779/780 is VERY deep, with the dust bag attached it can come in at over 50 inches in depth. This makes it very tricky for using it on a bench less than 50 or so inches from a back wall for a...
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Worm drive doesn't just have to do with power. It also has to do with the placement of the motor (up top vs. the side in this case). I've tried several regular miter saws where the side-mounted motor...
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My old saw feels regular compared to this worm drive technology.
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Typically the larger the blade the less accurate it gets. The sliding feature also reduce the accuracy.
Most woodworkers use 10" miter saw
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If you can wait, the 10” goes on sale and includes a total of 4 batteries about every year. $549 and you can even return the two extra batteries to make it cheaper
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No. Way to much RPM for cutting steel.
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I don't know about this saw, but while the DWS780 is great for large construction materials it kinda sucks at precise cuts for trim or woodworking - just too much weight and too much flex/slop in the...
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Wow what the heck are they thinking people are cutting on their miter saws that they’d need a worm drive saw amount of power to cut?! This feels like marketing BS.
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