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1. 
   steve | May 19, 2003 09:03pm | #1

   bigger is better, blade is bigger, has more mass, and will cut smoother

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   Mongo | May 19, 2003 09:21pm | #2

   Even with a slider I still prefer to cut crown upsidedownandbackwards, so I personally would still opt for the larger blade.

   Also...having only 12" saws instead of a mix of 10" and 12" saws may allow you to share blades between the two. Fewer blades to stock on your end. You already have a 10"/12" mix, think ahead if you'll keep all four saws of pare down your inventory.

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   rebuilder | May 19, 2003 09:28pm | #3

   I've got a LS1013 that I absolutely love. There have been a few occasions when the bigger blade would have been useful, but it's nice to share expensive blades with my table saw.

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   PhillGiles | May 19, 2003 11:09pm | #4

   ??? Usually the hook angle on CMS saws is negative while a table saw uses fairly agressive positive hook blades: IMHO, if you're using the optimum blades on either, then they really aren't interchangeable.

   Phill Giles

   The Unionville Woodwright

   Unionville, Ontario

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   JeffBuck | May 20, 2003 12:31am | #5

   dammit...

   I hate when I have to agree with Phil.

   JeffBuck Construction   Pittsburgh,PA

    Fine Carpentery.....While U Waite                  

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   rebuilder | May 20, 2003 12:48am | #6

   Learn somethin' new everyday. Thanks. I'll stop.