"bigegg" wrote in message
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Jim wrote:
"Nigel Burnett" wrote in message
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Since either a Delta 36-717 or 36-720 hybrid saw is in the works,
how about a gentle discussion of pros and cons of each. Other
than the tendency to bind being eliminated on a left tilt, anything
else?

tia
Nigel
Isn't that enough?
Jim


Why should it bind?
Of course, it shouldn't if the fence is aligned correctly. Every now and
then, though, things are not as correct as they should be. Having the blade
tilt away from the wide part of the work helps avoid the situation where the
work gets trapped between the blade and the fence. Of course, I am assuming
that the table extensions are on the right hand side of the saw. Lefties
would prefer them on the left hand side, and for them, the argument falls
apart. Eventually, most of the discussions come down to what the operator
is most comfortable with.
Jim
Just move the fence to the other side - or is there a reason to prefer
the fence on the right?

I don't really have a preference - my saw *table* tilts, so I tend to
use an angled sled on the rare occasions I make an angled cut, or even
cut square and then use the jointer (which has a tilting fence)



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