I have a table saw (30 year old Craftsman), circular saw, Power chop saw and a variety of other power tools yet I always have to lay out my material and use a guide to cut 1x12 boards with a guide and the circular saw. I have been contemplating buying a sliding miter saw but they sure are expensive.
I am just a half azzed carpenter from the 70's - 80's that's finally getting back into building stuff again. Lately I have been building book cases for the teachers at the local school where my wife works. No profit for me, just build for the cost of the material. Trying to do my part to help.
So, I was thinking that if I bought a sliding saw, it would help make my cuts more accurate and the resulting piece would look more professionally built. The first two book cases look just fine, but set up takes a lot longer and it seems I just can't cut two 42 inch pieces and have them be the same length! :-( Maybe Old Timers is setting in.
So, I am cutting 1x12 white pine, and the white pine edge glued boards for the top that is a little over 12 inches wide after I rip it down.
For the non-professional, what 10 or 12 inch sliding miter saw would your recommend?
Thanks in advance.
Mike
Nothing fancy, just functional. Holds students three ring binders.
I am just a half azzed carpenter from the 70's - 80's that's finally getting back into building stuff again. Lately I have been building book cases for the teachers at the local school where my wife works. No profit for me, just build for the cost of the material. Trying to do my part to help.
So, I was thinking that if I bought a sliding saw, it would help make my cuts more accurate and the resulting piece would look more professionally built. The first two book cases look just fine, but set up takes a lot longer and it seems I just can't cut two 42 inch pieces and have them be the same length! :-( Maybe Old Timers is setting in.
So, I am cutting 1x12 white pine, and the white pine edge glued boards for the top that is a little over 12 inches wide after I rip it down.
For the non-professional, what 10 or 12 inch sliding miter saw would your recommend?
Thanks in advance.
Mike
Nothing fancy, just functional. Holds students three ring binders.