Jim wrote:

"David" wrote in message
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Jim wrote:


"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

then you have perhaps no basis for comparison? I've tried several, now.

Dave

Well, you have tried several assemblers whose only job is to get the thing
on display. Of course, I have tried only one mainly because I am not in the
market for a device this expensive.
Jim


i wish it wasn't over $600 myself.

Dave