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Default Runners for Cross Cut Sled - Hardwood or Aluminum?

On 2/2/15 6:46 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 02 Feb 2015 18:42:13 -0600, -MIKE-
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On 2/2/15 6:35 PM,
wrote:
I certainly wouldn't use (any)
metal runners on my cast saw table.


Why?


scratches = rust

Kinda defeats the purpose of coating the cast iron.


1. Isn't cast iron much harder than aluminum?
2. How is one smoothly polished, soft metal going to scratch anything
let alone a much harder metal?


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