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On 10/23/10 12:42 AM, J. Clarke wrote:
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This is different:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/home...-products-2010

http://www.boschtools.com/Innovation...Miter-Saw.aspx

But is it really a better design or just typical modern German
engineering for the sake of engineering?

I say, yes, it's better, if only to save the space behind the saw.

Even if it isn't rigid enough to maintain accurate angles?