On Mon, 5 Jul 2004 19:32:29 +0100, "G&M"
wrote:


"Andy Hall" wrote in message
.. .
For routers I think that you can save yourself a lot of trouble by not
bothering with anything under about £150 (for a 12.7mm model).

Hardly use one. It's a sliding mitre saw I need and the Makita at over
£500
hurts.

Yes it is a nice saw and after a short while the pleasure of using it
makes the cost aspect fade :-)


I hate you :-)



(Not really)

This is one that is worth saving up for. I had an opportunity to
try out about six different sliding mitre saws at a large tool store
in the U.S., and then a couple more here.

The Makita LS1013 and DeWalt DW708 are comparable on price. I also
looked at an Elektra-Beckum which is very much quieter, having an
induction motor.

The firmness and smoothness of the Makita slide mechanism and positive
and repeatable adjustment made the difference for me.
I saw display models of most of the saws in a Home Depot store, where
clearly they had been there for a while and abused. The DeWalt had
become a bit rough on the slide and pull down mechanisms while the
Makita had remained fine.

The only issue I have with the Makita (although it is inevitable) is
the weight. It has a heavy cast base of some size and casting for
the support arm. This does make for very precise operation though.
Fortunately there is a handle for carrying and the saw ends up well
balanced about that if the mechanism is locked in the centre.


..andy

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