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   rasconc | May 06, 2007 08:54pm | #1

   http://www.boschtools.com/tools/tools-detail.htm?H=175981&G=54931&I=58764

   http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-TracRac-Portable-Miter-Stand/dp/B0002WRH48/ref=sr_1_24/104-9110334-6127941?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1178474140&sr=1-24

   No experience, just a search junkie.

   
   

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   Edited 5/6/2007 1:57 pm ET by rasconc

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   ClaysWorld | May 07, 2007 05:31pm | #5

   Thanks, Ya I've been looking there and around.

   I do trust user reports from BTs more so then Amazon. But I do read them.

   I also thought that the discount price we are paying for all that good PRC stuff is gonna bite us in the arz.

   And I'm willing to pay up for USA if It's even possible.

   The other thing is it may not be one set up when it comes to 16'  base and then expecting to use the same for 2x12x16'. But I'm hoping.

   The endless search for the holy grail of miter saw stands.

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   PaulBinCT | May 06, 2007 09:42pm | #2

   Don't have a clue where it's made, but I own one (IIRC I paid around $225ish) and I love it. Very solid, great stability, etc.

   PaulB

    

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   MSA1 | May 07, 2007 02:41am | #3

   I know where its not made. It does matter to me where its made, but the majority of this stuff comes from overseas. I dont think I have any power tools made here and I have all brand name stuff (mostly DW, Bosch, & Paslode).

   Even my Werner 18" platform is made out of the country. That bummed me out. I have one Made by gorilla and my second was the werner (thought it was american made), both probably came from the same assembly line just on different sticker days.  

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   eleft | May 07, 2007 02:59am | #4

   USA       http://www.sawhelper.com/

   Well worth the difference

   al

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   ClaysWorld | May 07, 2007 05:40pm | #6

   Thanks much, nice looking system.

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   unTreatedwood | May 07, 2007 06:15pm | #7

   looks great on the website...but, I missed pricing, and dealers, (if any).  Was it on the site and I just missed it?"The nearest thing to eternal life we will ever see on this earth is a governmental program"  -Ronald Reagan 

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   eleft | May 08, 2007 12:17am | #9

   Mine is U85S

   Ultrafence set with one 84" and one 50" wing (8 feet and 5 feet from the blade);      plus 2 Model USS - Flipstop measuring gage for Ultrafence @ $551.90 incl frght.

   Built to last  and easy to move

   al

    

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   unTreatedwood | May 08, 2007 05:45pm | #10

   thanks...is there a list there?  or did you have to call to find out the pricing?"The nearest thing to eternal life we will ever see on this earth is a governmental program"  -Ronald Reagan 

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   eleft | May 08, 2007 09:45pm | #11

   No prices on the web site, Call in, I talked to the new owner.

   He bought the company because he liked the product and thought it didn’t get enough exposure for the quality it is.

   This is industrial grade, machined and welded construction not plastic stuff.

   al

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   SPCarpentry | May 09, 2007 01:54am | #12

   I also have the Saw Helper. Mine has 2@ 8'. I have had it for 3 years now and I still love it. I get a lot of, wow thats nice etc. The micro fence (?) has stayed accurate like they said it would. It speeds up jobs like trim & siding were it paid for itself after a couple of jobs. I do use it for framing lumber. But I try not to because I have a nice trim blade in my Makita SCMS. I'm thinking about getting another saw platform for my 10" chop saw so I can still use the setup for framing. It deffinatly helps keep everything square.

   Oh, and it's MADE IN AMERICA!All Things Wood!

   Stephen Prunier Carpentry

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   cim | May 07, 2007 11:55pm | #8

   I have the Trojan MS2000.  American made, Bulletproof and not overly expensive.  A great saw stand.