"David" wrote in message
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I finally got a chance to check out the 12" Makita slider alongside the
other contenders such as PC, Bosch, and DeWalt 718. The Makita wins hands
down the title of most rigid assembly (and it slides almost as well as the
new Bosch). The PC is the next best, the Dewalt I rate 3rd, and the Bosch
is loosey-goosey--too much flex! That's a shame, because otherwise the
Bosch looks well thought out, and it slides effortlessly. The Bosch , like
the DeWalt has a drive belt.

Dave
The DW718 that I tried at Lowe's certainly did not feel loose.
Jim