On Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:43:01 -0700, Steve B wrote:

"Bob F" wrote

My cheap one I got used is way better than what you describe. I don't
use the guides, but just follow the lines by eye.

Blade drift, vibration of the work, and movement in the plate or fence
can screw up any cut. Marking it with chalk, pencil, or the like
disappears as soon as the water hits it. It is good to score it with a
hard metal device, then follow that line. I'm sure there are good ones
that cut true, but you're talking in the upper regions price wise.

I think if I were to try and use mine regularly, I'd at least make my own
fence - probably something with a bit of threaded rod along the front and
back edges that I could firmly clamp once I had it adjusted to where I
wanted it (I'd replace the guides, too - on my cheap saw they're just
raised plastic numbers / marks, and very hard to see - bolting on a
couple of metal rulers instead would make a big difference). For the
level I use it, it's not worth taking a few hours to do, though.

Know what you mean about vibration, too - I wonder about sticking on some
rubber feet...

cheers

Jules