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   DougU | Dec 22, 2004 07:08am | #1

   Did you check Harbor Freight?

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   Pd5190 | Dec 22, 2004 06:40pm | #2

   Checked there web site and they only had 4" tile saws in that style and there arbors would not fit wood blades of that diameter.

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   webby | Dec 22, 2004 06:49pm | #3

   Hey PD,

    

   Trim saws are kind of a specialty saw and therefore aren't usually too cheap. You could check the want ads or Harbor freight, but on the other hand if you spent  more money and actually got a better saw you might find that you would use it more than you think. I know I did.

   I have a five and a half inch craftsman which is actually a skill tool and I like it alot. It is a little under powered for ripping though. I also have a Porter Cable sawboss this is the saw I reach for 99% of the time I love this saw and I got it for 118.00 dollars at Sam's club it really is a top notch peice of equipment.

    

   Webby

    

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   gdavis62 | Dec 22, 2004 07:37pm | #4

   In corded, Porter Cable has the only ones I know of, their "Saw Boss" with 6" blade left, and their worm drive trimsaw with 4-1/2" blade.

   You can get a new Saw Boss for $129, or go on eBay and pay about half for a used one.

   The 4-1/2-incher with worm drive, however, is expensive.  Even on eBay they are bidding up the used ones to $150 and more.

   Why exactly do you need one for "just this one last job," when there are so many other options.  Handsaw, for example.

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   Pd5190 | Dec 23, 2004 04:43am | #6

   I need to cut out the exterior trim casing on a old double hung window.
   The house is stucco and this outer trim part of the casing has a lip that extends under the stucco. If you try and pry the trim off you tear up the stucco which I would like to avoid. If you cut along the stucco the old trim comes off and you don't disturb the the stucco. There is limited room to put a ladder and maneuver a 7 1/4" saw. The trim saw worked great until it died, It was a 30 year old craftsman that was a discontinued model when it was bought.
   I am open to any other suggestions for getting this trim off.

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   FastEddie1 | Dec 23, 2004 05:40am | #7

   I think at Home Depot, maybe Lowes or both, in the ceramic tile dept thay have a 4" left blade saw for about $100.  It comes with a cheapie diamond blade that should cut the stucco real well.  You can also buy a carbide tipped wood blade in the tool dept.

    I'm sorry, I thought you wanted it done the right way.

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   MarkH | Dec 23, 2004 05:41am | #8

   Bosch recon 5 1/2 inch saw? http://www.cpotools.com/hd5510.htm

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   Jemcon | Dec 23, 2004 02:20am | #5

   If it's only a one time use, rent one.