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Default radial arm saw vs. compound miter saw

-MIKE- writes:
On 7/19/16 12:14 PM, Larry Blanchard wrote:
On Tue, 19 Jul 2016 10:58:29 -0500, -MIKE- wrote:

I have a sled, too, and it doesn't support the other 6 feet of
plywood hanging off the side of the saw, when cutting near the end
of an 8ft board.


My sled has a couple of grooves for clamps - problem solved.


You still have to hold it down, unless your miter slots are t-track or
something.
In any case, I guess we're all set up differently and come up with ways
to make things easier for our particular set-ups, which is the real sign
of a good woodworker. :-)


yep, and crosscutting a 96" board on a tablesaw, even with a sled, makes
me nervous][*]. In my Dad's shop[**], I'll use the RAS. In my shop[***], I'll use
a router to cut the dadoes. We both have cabinet saws, but neither of us
have sufficient space on either side of the TS to crosscut dadoes with a sled
on long stock.
[*] too easy to cock it a bit and screw up the dado.
[**] Basement
[***] Garage