miter saw advice needed - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T16:06:40Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/miter-saw-advice-needed?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A619127&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI bought Lowes brand Kobalt l…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-06-04:2900167:Comment:6226662014-06-04T20:33:02.948ZSusan Stantonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/SusanStanton
<p>I bought Lowes brand Kobalt last summer, the 10" sliding compound. I am a small woman with arthritis and no expertise, but with a few lessons from my brother gained complete confidence in it. I cut 2"x12" boards at angle, and have gotten great exact cuts from the saw. I've only had it a year, but am very pleased with it. Like Gale, I'm a part-time hobbyist and don't use my table saw at all yet -- (an elderly beautiful Craftsman) I haven't had training yet! I can't remember what it cost new -…</p>
<p>I bought Lowes brand Kobalt last summer, the 10" sliding compound. I am a small woman with arthritis and no expertise, but with a few lessons from my brother gained complete confidence in it. I cut 2"x12" boards at angle, and have gotten great exact cuts from the saw. I've only had it a year, but am very pleased with it. Like Gale, I'm a part-time hobbyist and don't use my table saw at all yet -- (an elderly beautiful Craftsman) I haven't had training yet! I can't remember what it cost new - $299? But since it does exactly what I want, and so nicely, it is perfect for me.</p> http://www.mitersawreviews.bi…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-05-19:2900167:Comment:6198132014-05-19T11:14:38.475Zthomas b farrellhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/thomasbfarrell
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<p><a href="http://www.mitersawreviews.biz/" target="_blank">http://www.mitersawreviews.biz/</a></p> thanks-I have to get it at ho…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-05-19:2900167:Comment:6199842014-05-19T05:13:36.052Zgalehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/gale
<p>thanks-I have to get it at home depot since that's the only hardware store we have and I would rather buy it locally in case there's an issue where I have to return it.</p>
<p>thanks-I have to get it at home depot since that's the only hardware store we have and I would rather buy it locally in case there's an issue where I have to return it.</p> Hi Gale - I'd suggest checkin…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-05-19:2900167:Comment:6199782014-05-19T03:33:15.440ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>Hi Gale - I'd suggest checking at Harbor Freight.. They have some junk but they also have some jewels. Their sliding miter saws appear to be one of their jewels. I added their 12" sliding saw to my home repair arsenal a few months ago and was pleasantly surprised. It was in desperate need of a decent blade but everything else was dead on after a minor setup. Here's a link to their <a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch-sliding-compound-miter-saw-98199.html" target="_blank">10" miter…</a></p>
<p>Hi Gale - I'd suggest checking at Harbor Freight.. They have some junk but they also have some jewels. Their sliding miter saws appear to be one of their jewels. I added their 12" sliding saw to my home repair arsenal a few months ago and was pleasantly surprised. It was in desperate need of a decent blade but everything else was dead on after a minor setup. Here's a link to their <a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch-sliding-compound-miter-saw-98199.html" target="_blank">10" miter saw</a></p> The one he bought and the one…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-05-19:2900167:Comment:6199762014-05-19T03:15:56.958Zgalehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/gale
<p>The one he bought and the one I want are both 10". The table saw belongs to his dad and he'll be taking it back soon. Plus it is old and falling apart and definitely not safe. The table it's on isn't even level-we have to put a block under one leg because the bottom of the legs are all rusting. The fences don't slide very smoothly even after we put beeswax in the tracks. So my husband doesn't really want me even trying to use it. I was really just trying to find out if anyone had input on…</p>
<p>The one he bought and the one I want are both 10". The table saw belongs to his dad and he'll be taking it back soon. Plus it is old and falling apart and definitely not safe. The table it's on isn't even level-we have to put a block under one leg because the bottom of the legs are all rusting. The fences don't slide very smoothly even after we put beeswax in the tracks. So my husband doesn't really want me even trying to use it. I was really just trying to find out if anyone had input on the one he bought vs the one I originally wanted but I decided to go with the ryobi. I just need to wait to return it until he can go with me as I can't lift it myself without hurting my back.</p> Hi Gale, Does the saw your…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-05-19:2900167:Comment:6198872014-05-19T02:08:37.471ZRita B.https://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RitaBaske
<p>Hi Gale, Does the saw your husband bought you hold a 10" blade or 12"? I have a 12" dewault miter that I love, non sliding. I use to have a 10" but when it finally quit, I graduated to the larger size and have found that it does a much better job. Using a stop when flipping a board is a great help for accuracy but after I made a sled for the tablesaw, it is my choice for cutting now. I know you mentioned having difficulty with the tablesaw but I think you would find that you could…</p>
<p>Hi Gale, Does the saw your husband bought you hold a 10" blade or 12"? I have a 12" dewault miter that I love, non sliding. I use to have a 10" but when it finally quit, I graduated to the larger size and have found that it does a much better job. Using a stop when flipping a board is a great help for accuracy but after I made a sled for the tablesaw, it is my choice for cutting now. I know you mentioned having difficulty with the tablesaw but I think you would find that you could manage the cut very well with the sled and it would save you a lot of dollars in doing so.</p> I have a 10" slider and I can…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-05-15:2900167:Comment:6195622014-05-15T16:22:25.278ZGary roofnerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Garyyroofner
<p>I have a 10" slider and I can cross cut 12" stock in fact by flipping the piece against a stop block I have cut 24". Lowes sells a slider that fairly heavy duty there tool brand Kobalt. On sale here for $159 something. These saws really you need to build or buy a miter saw station to get repeatable cuts. i have a Ryobi about $100.</p>
<p>I have a 10" slider and I can cross cut 12" stock in fact by flipping the piece against a stop block I have cut 24". Lowes sells a slider that fairly heavy duty there tool brand Kobalt. On sale here for $159 something. These saws really you need to build or buy a miter saw station to get repeatable cuts. i have a Ryobi about $100.</p> Good Day Gale;
Just thought I…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-05-15:2900167:Comment:6194722014-05-15T15:52:57.557ZJeff Metcalfhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JeffMetcalf
<p>Good Day Gale;</p>
<p>Just thought I would let you know the shopping Jay is telling you about the craiglist, amzon and e-bay are all online shopping and when it comes with free shipping means it will come to your door or a depot near your home.</p>
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<p>Take Care Jeff</p>
<p>Good Day Gale;</p>
<p>Just thought I would let you know the shopping Jay is telling you about the craiglist, amzon and e-bay are all online shopping and when it comes with free shipping means it will come to your door or a depot near your home.</p>
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<p>Take Care Jeff</p> thanks. We actually don't hav…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-05-15:2900167:Comment:6191932014-05-15T06:32:40.447Zgalehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/gale
<p>thanks. We actually don't have a craiglist here. We live out in the sticks. Our classifieds in the newspaper consists of about 2 items for sale, 3 jobs available, a few free dogs and cats, and the rest are car dealer ads. I'm sadly not kidding-I just looked at them in Sunday's paper.</p>
<p>thanks. We actually don't have a craiglist here. We live out in the sticks. Our classifieds in the newspaper consists of about 2 items for sale, 3 jobs available, a few free dogs and cats, and the rest are car dealer ads. I'm sadly not kidding-I just looked at them in Sunday's paper.</p> Gale this one is on E-bay wit…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-05-15:2900167:Comment:6190592014-05-15T06:31:22.655ZJay Boutwellhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JayBoutwell
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935472567?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935472567?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a>Gale this one is on E-bay with free shipping. It is a saw that would fit your needs. Happy shopping!!!</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935472567?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935472567?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a>Gale this one is on E-bay with free shipping. It is a saw that would fit your needs. Happy shopping!!!</p>