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   Greg_Brown | Feb 03, 2002 07:30am | #1

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   the little delta(I think it's an 8") is nice & light, but the saw has no stability(sp) thru the pivot point. I took it back before even plugging it in.

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   Chris_Calderone | Feb 03, 2002 08:40am | #2

   *I have owned my current 8 1/4 delta for about 6 years and my previous on (before it go stolen) for about 4 years. I love it and it works good for little stuff but it is a little weak around the pivot but I would still recommend it for smaller jobs. It fits perfect in my utility bed cabinet.

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   B_Abruzzo | Feb 05, 2002 06:13am | #3

   *Makita makes a 7 1/2" 24volt slide compound miter saw that weights only 24.3 lbs. and an electric version that weights only 23lbs. they will both cut a 2' X 7 1/8' at 90 degrees. also very accurate.visit the web site at makitatools.comGood luck

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   John_Quinton | Feb 06, 2002 08:32am | #4

   *I owned the 7 1/2" 18 volt makita slider and found that it didn't cut all that well due to the low rpm of the blade (2000 rpm). Makita allowed me to trade it in for the corded version (6000 rpm). It is a great little saw, lightweight and accurate and great for cutting crowns. Its small size also makes cutting returns for the ends of sill aprons easy and safer than on my big 12" compound mitre.

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   David_Levie | Mar 15, 2002 09:55pm | #5

   *I have the 18v mak and it works great. I use it only for mouldings, no framing, and it's beautiful. My only gripe is that i wrecked a battery. (my own fault)

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   dieselpig_ | Mar 16, 2002 05:37am | #6

   *I have a Hitatchi 8 1/4 compound slider in my shop that actually makes it to the job site every now and again. This saw is my favorite of three miter saws. It's lightweight, very portable, rugged, stable and it's a good performer. It has a substantial cutting capacity for it's size, approx. 11 1/2"? It goes for around $480 and is worth every penny. Another bonus of owning a smaller CSMS is the substantial difference in price of blades as opposed to a 10 or 12 inch model