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I have a chap on a visit who is going to cut the timber fro my shed,
he has asked for a mitre saw. I'm considering a cheap one but wonder if there is a worthwhile advantage in going for a sliding or compound type for the future? AJH |
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On 12/20/2016 2:40 PM, John Rumm wrote:
On 20/12/2016 13:37, wrote: I have a chap on a visit who is going to cut the timber fro my shed, he has asked for a mitre saw. I'm considering a cheap one but wonder if there is a worthwhile advantage in going for a sliding or compound type for the future? Most are compound, not all are sliders. If going cheap then it better to usually go for a basic chop or mitre saw rather than a sliding one, since the sliding mechanism needs to be of a decent quality to make it worthwhile. As to future, depends on what you want to do with it. Sliders give extra cross cut capacity, but often at the expense of a bit less rigidity, and they usually take more space as they won't often go as close to a back wall. +1. I have been impressed by my Evolution compound mitre, bought from them as a "second" on eBay. The blade will also cut aluminium or steel, up to the thickness of Dexion. |
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On Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:54:12 +0000, newshound
wrote: On 12/20/2016 2:40 PM, John Rumm wrote: On 20/12/2016 13:37, wrote: I have a chap on a visit who is going to cut the timber fro my shed, he has asked for a mitre saw. I'm considering a cheap one but wonder if there is a worthwhile advantage in going for a sliding or compound type for the future? Most are compound, not all are sliders. If going cheap then it better to usually go for a basic chop or mitre saw rather than a sliding one, since the sliding mechanism needs to be of a decent quality to make it worthwhile. As to future, depends on what you want to do with it. Sliders give extra cross cut capacity, but often at the expense of a bit less rigidity, and they usually take more space as they won't often go as close to a back wall. +1. I have been impressed by my Evolution compound mitre, bought from them as a "second" on eBay. The blade will also cut aluminium or steel, up to the thickness of Dexion. What would be a good make (brand) to use for making picture frame mitres. I already have a Nobex Mitre saw but a power tool alternative sounds attractive if it cuts as good and as accurately as the hand saw...? Thanks |
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On 20/12/2016 16:02, alo wrote:
What would be a good make (brand) to use for making picture frame mitres. I already have a Nobex Mitre saw but a power tool alternative sounds attractive if it cuts as good and as accurately as the hand saw...? Thanks Isn't one of these types the best way to do that? http://www.axminster.co.uk/axcaliber...ge-deal-717577 |
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wrote: I have a chap on a visit who is going to cut the timber fro my shed, he has asked for a mitre saw. I'm considering a cheap one but wonder if there is a worthwhile advantage in going for a sliding or compound type for the future? What size timber? Many cheap saws will only cope with small sizes. Personally, I find a decent sliding type well worth the extra. As it will cut wider things (like shelves) in one go. But only you will know what you'll use it for. -- *Why is it that doctors call what they do "practice"? Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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On Tuesday, 20 December 2016 13:38:04 UTC, wrote:
I have a chap on a visit who is going to cut the timber fro my shed, he has asked for a mitre saw. I'm considering a cheap one but wonder if there is a worthwhile advantage in going for a sliding or compound type for the future? AJH Pretty much all are compound angle cutting. Sliders you can do a lot more with, ie length cuts on timber upto a couple of feet or so, cut sheet materials upto a point, and cut wide boards. But a slider is more money, and much more size & weight. NT |
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On Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 12:29:29 AM UTC, wrote:
On Tuesday, 20 December 2016 13:38:04 UTC, wrote: I have a chap on a visit who is going to cut the timber fro my shed, he has asked for a mitre saw. I'm considering a cheap one but wonder if there is a worthwhile advantage in going for a sliding or compound type for the future? AJH Pretty much all are compound angle cutting. Sliders you can do a lot more with, ie length cuts on timber upto a couple of feet or so, cut sheet materials upto a point, and cut wide boards. But a slider is more money, and much more size & weight. NT why not just rent one |
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fred wrote: On Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 12:29:29 AM UTC, wrote: On Tuesday, 20 December 2016 13:38:04 UTC, wrote: I have a chap on a visit who is going to cut the timber fro my shed, he has asked for a mitre saw. I'm considering a cheap one but wonder if there is a worthwhile advantage in going for a sliding or compound type for the future? AJH Pretty much all are compound angle cutting. Sliders you can do a lot more with, ie length cuts on timber upto a couple of feet or so, cut sheet materials upto a point, and cut wide boards. But a slider is more money, and much more size & weight. NT why not just rent one Might well be the best way. I've had 4. First one just a cheapie from a shed. More of a chop saw. Got annoyed it wasn't big enough for the sort of things I wanted. Bought a larger one. Then a cheap slider. That was Ok but a pain to set to give an exact 90 degree (or whatever) cut. So eventually got a large Makita on special offer, which is pretty well what I should have got first. But far too expensive for a one off use. -- *That's it! I‘m calling grandma! Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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On Wed, 21 Dec 2016 13:49:05 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote: In article , fred wrote: why not just rent one Might well be the best way. I doubt it and for the sake of £100 I'd prefer to buy. In view of the comments about set up and rigidity I'll go for the simple one as long as it can cut 45 degrees through a 3 by 2. AJH |
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On 21/12/2016 17:35, wrote:
On Wed, 21 Dec 2016 13:49:05 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)" wrote: In article , fred wrote: why not just rent one Might well be the best way. I doubt it and for the sake of £100 I'd prefer to buy. Expect to pay £300+ for a good slider. In view of the comments about set up and rigidity I'll go for the simple one as long as it can cut 45 degrees through a 3 by 2. Check carefully before buying - the cut capacity at 45 is smaller than at 90. My first chop saw would do a 4x2 laid flat on the bed, but could not mitre that size or cut it with the wood tall axis vertical. -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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