Joshua asks:

Thanks for the advice on the blade. Why are so many manufacturers
pushing their thin-kerf blades? What is their advantage? Do they cut
quicker?


No. And they are totally unneeded on miter saws.

Check out the Bosch 4412. Mine just got here. Not set up yet, but it is out of
the box and I'm in love.

Pricey but wonderful.

I've also got an older Ridgid, but am not at all sure it is the same as that
being sold now...the Bosch appears better, anyway, though the Ridgid is a
damned good tool.

Charlie Self
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