10" sliding compound mitre saw

curls00

Hey folks.

Quick question: Will my brand new 10" sliding compound mitre saw safely cross-cut a 4x4 post (3.5x3.5) on a single pass? Also will it do the same for a 2x6 and a 2x8?

Got it at a smokin' price so if I have to make 2 cuts per post, no big deal, but if it will do it on one pass I'll be even happier.

SecretSquirrel

You didn't mention the make or model. Each has its own unique characteristics. If it were mine I would dial up the specs off the manufacturer's web site to see specifically what it is capable of doing. Just off the cuff a 10" might be able to make a 3 1/2" 0 degree vertical cut... meaning it will chop a 4x4 at a right angle., but once again it depends on the model. I know the Hitachi C10FSB can only do 3-11/32". So more info pleeeese!

slickshift

Yup
All models are different
The specs should be listed on the box or website
Somewhere you can check them w/o buying

If they are not, then do not buy it, regardless of price

curls00

Its a Mastercrat Maximum saw. Avail. at Canadian Tire in Canada. I'm sure its made by another much larger conglomerate but who knows.

Mastercraft Maximum are considered "high-end DIY tools" and have a great reputation here in Canada. I'll check the box / manual when I get home I guess!

curls00

Just FYI, here's the saw: http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/pr...=1187273767992

Doesn't give details on the website but I recall the box probably does -- it had a big chart that I didn't read last night. LOL! Either way, nice saw that I can't wait to use!

SecretSquirrel

I see now... this is just a gloat. Hey, no problem with gloating about your new tool, but don't send everybody out on a wild goose chase if you haven't even taken the time to open the box and discover this information for yourself.

PS: You can't even get into that web site without a canadian postal code.

See: http://www.canadianwoodworking.com/f...ad.php?t=17456

curls00

Kind of a gloat, yes.

didn't know about the postal code thing -- never came across that problem since I guess its all stored in my computers' cache anyhow. Sorry 'bout that!

THANKS for the link -- slightly different model # but likely the same saw repackaged with the 2nd blade. I'll keep an eye on its trueness and obviously for the smoke show... LOL!

Cheers.
Eric

AtlanticWBConst.

If it has trouble cutting a large diameter piece of stock: Do a sliding cut from front to rear cutting a portion of the stock (30% -50%), then do a repeat cut - front to rear to cut thru the rest of it....or do a 3rd pass to complete the cut....

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