"Lorence M" wrote in message
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Ron wrote:
"Mike O." wrote in message
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I'm going to be purchasing a compound miter saw in the next several
weeks, and I'm looking for some information (this is just for use for
projects around the house, I'm not a contractor or anything).

We recently moved into a 35 year old house, so we're looking done some
basic remodling. Things like replacing baseboard, partially finishing
basement, etc. Also, I'll probably be building a deck and/or wooden
play set next spring. I did some of that stuff at our previous house,
but I'm tired of using a hand held circular saw or handsaw/miter box.

Just food for thought, if portability is not an issue.

Have you considered a radial arm saw?

I had one set in the middle of a 16 ' workbench.
Not portable by any means, but much more versatile
than a compound miter.
Keep in mind that a miter saw only crosscuts.
A radial arm will do all that the miter will do
plus rip cuts. I could throw a 4 x 8 sheet of
plywood on the bench and rip it in half.

It' not in the workbench now, I've got it
on a makeshift stand in the living room of
my cabin.

http://www.mts.net/~lmlod/

Portability isn't a major factor, but I already have a 10" table saw, an
additional saw to do ripping isn't a big need. Besides, $600 or $700 is way
out of my price range (and my needs).