Now I'm confused, are you saying the sliding one is not as accurate?
Then I won't buy it.......Peter

"Bay Area Dave" wrote in message
om...
it's not as accurate for precision cuts as a non slider. the blade
and
motor will will have some lateral slop, in relation to the wood and
table. I quit using my non-slider for super precise cross-cuts. I
made
a sled and use the TS for accurate cross-cuts. Like to within .005 or
better.

Note: The published maximum width you can cut a flat board on a non
slider can be exceeded. Just put a board under your wide work piece;
that will place the workplace at a wider section of the blade. Look
at
a miter saw to visualize this.


dave

PeterM wrote:

I have a chance to buy a 12" sliding DeWalt Miter Saw with a
rollaway
table with wheels etc for 350.- I'm just wondering if I need the
sliding
feature or not.......Any help will be appreciated