"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
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uriah wrote in message
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I will be starting a project installing both considerable amount of
molding in my house. I want to buy a power miter saw for the project.
After this I will seldom have any need of the saw. Renting one by the
day would cost to much for a diy in spare time job so can any one
suggest an econonical saw for the project?
S

One of the best and easily obtained is the DeWalt. You can buy one and
then later sell it for overall less cost than renting.

While I normally do not recommend cheap tools, you can get a Ryobi for
about $100. If you do, you may want to consider getting a better blade
for it. I have no experience with the original blade so check it out. If
the cut is smooth enough, good, but if not a Freud blade is a good bet.
In your case, the most important part is accuracy of the cut so you may
have to adjust it to get it perfect. Durability is not a factor since it
is a one shot deal.

For molding, a 10" is very adequate. You can spend more money for a 12"
or a slider and get more capacity, but for you needs, it seems overkill.
If you have ideas of putting on a deck in the future, the miter saw will
be handy also.
It amazes me how many people think Dewalt is a top of the line Chopsaw.
They still make money on refurbished tools if their so great why do they
break down so much?