"beecrofter" wrote in message

You can buy a very good quality 10x50atb+r for 40$ most of the time
and unless you are cutting melamine, metal or have specific
application issues it is a good all around choice.
Most contractors saws I encounter could use a decent alignment blade
to slots, fence to blade, etc. And another after you horse it between
jobsites.


We have different translations of the term "contractor" saw. Sure the ones
carried to job sites get beat up, mis-aligned, and are often used for rough
cutting of plywood or ripping some framing lumber.

For may of us, the so called "contractors" saw is a stationary saw that is
much too large to be carried around and is never moved from its spot in the
shop. It is used for cabinet and fine furniture making more than typical
job site uses. We use quality blades for quality finished cuts from quality
woods. Far different application than ripping a 2 x.

Most contractor saws I encounter have never been moved, never been to a
jobsite.
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Ed
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