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   Guest_ | Feb 28, 1999 02:45am | #1

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   Love my little Makita--but it works best when I paired it with a Rousseau drop-table--a lot bigger surface, better, more accurate fence.

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   Guest_ | Mar 03, 1999 06:47pm | #2

   *We finally found one of the new 10" Makitas we could look at, then went ahead and bought it. Haven't used it much yet, but it sure is smooth-- maybe a little noisier than the Dewalt. Saw and stand were $375.

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   Bwright_ | Mar 11, 1999 08:34am | #3

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   Spend the money and buy the DeWalt 10' portable. The biggest feature difference from all others is the rack and pinon fence system they use. You set the fence once and never touch it again. I use it extensivly for ripping 1' stock and never have to measure a board I simply set the fence and get a consistent cut each time. Good luck.

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   Guest_ | Mar 11, 1999 09:24am | #4

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   Actually, it is just preference. I, for example, know all about the DeWalt, but like the Makita more. I have a big saw at home and wanted a portable. In this case, it was $375 versus about $600 and forty some pounds versus about 80.

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   Guest_ | Mar 12, 1999 12:07am | #5

   *You guys aren't roughing with these things are you?Blue

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   Guest_ | Mar 12, 1999 08:38am | #6

   *Fine homebuilding trim, Blue. I can carry that little Makita and all its accesories up to the top floor in one trip.

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   Jeff_Colwill | Mar 14, 1999 04:51am | #7

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   I have a Dewalt. The fence is a huge time saver. I'm don't quite know how it would hold up to a direct hit from a full sheet of 1/2" OSB falling 12 feet. The makita I last worked with didn't fare that test unscathed. I use for both frame and finish work. I like the large base - very stable. This tool is no heavier than my Emglo compressor.

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   Guest_ | Mar 15, 1999 05:47am | #8

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   Just got the DeWalt to use for trimming, and it is heavy, but that seems to help keep it from jumping around. I'm replacing a portable 10" Delta. No comparison, of course for 500 bucks there shouldn't be. I'm hoping the time I save on cleaning up rough rips in solid woods will pay for this thing shortly. The 2' capacity is definitly a plus.

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   The_Creative_Builder | Mar 16, 1999 02:15am | #9

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   Love my Makita - paired it with a Rousseau drop-table 2 outfeed tables & a portable side wing w 3-1/2 HP router for jointer & shaper. Great rig very portable - very steady. Price ranges 350 saw / 250 stand/ 100 each for outfeeds. All worth it when you can take it anywhere and do anything with a portable shop . Good Luck don't skimp on your tools !!!

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   Guest_ | Apr 07, 1999 06:43am | #10

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   I bought a Dewalt 10" and love it. Got it at Costco for about 475.

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   jcallahan | Apr 08, 1999 05:36am | #11

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   I've used the small 8 1/4 Makita with the stand and extensions (wish I still had it) .... light and easy to move around .....and a lot less expensive than the Dewalt. If you have to cut a lot of 2x stock ..... that changes things.

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   Sean_Brown | Apr 08, 1999 07:04am | #12

   *I must second your motion for the little 8 1/4 Makita. I've owned mine for 6 years and it's seen some heavy residential use without any problems. The Rousseau table is a must with this tablesaw and I also added the outfeed table to this setup and love it. I have absolutely no complaints.Sean BrownBrown Built Construction

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   Sean_Brown | Apr 08, 1999 07:08am | #13

   *I must second your motion for the little 8 1/4 Makita. I've owned mine for 6 years and it's seen some heavy residential use without any problems. The Rousseau table is a must with this tablesaw and I also added the outfeed table to this setup and love it. I have absolutely no complaints.Sean BrownBrown Built Construction

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   Wendy_J. | Apr 08, 1999 10:02pm | #14

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   I'm interested in buying a portable tablesaw with maximum power for the price ($350 - $500). Its use will be on remodels and additions, primarily ripping 1 x stock, but will also be used on 2 x stock. Any favorites out there?

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    Guest_ | Apr 08, 1999 10:02pm | #15

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    How well does the router work as what I assume is an edge jointer? I am going to need a small table saw soon, well, I could make do with my skill, and I have decided on the new 8" Mikita with a Rousseau stand. Debating on tying up one of my routers with a table extension vs. buying a portable jointer.

    Dennis