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   Guest_ | Jun 17, 2000 08:43pm | #1

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   rick - there are several threads in the "Tools For Homebuilding" section you might want to read.

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   Guest_ | Jun 17, 2000 09:56pm | #2

   *rick B,

   Here are two.Compound Miter Saw Review.Sliding Compound Miter Saw Review.

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   Jim_K_ | Jun 18, 2000 03:40am | #3

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   Since you asked...I have the Hitachi, and love it. So, apparently, do all the subcontractors on the job. But I've never used the others...

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   Guest_ | Jun 18, 2000 04:36am | #4

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   I've been pretty pleased with my Makita LS1013. It has some nice features; however, there are some things I would make different if I were the manufacturer. One thing I won't do is let anyone other than myself use it. The DeWalt mitre saw I had previously was subjected to a brick laying crew that gave it a muriatic acid washing.

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   Guest_ | Jun 18, 2000 06:26am | #5

   *Hi MDM, Isn't that the rough equivalent of having a new outboard motor on the back of your boat; if you had the motor fall off the back of the boat while it was running in shallow salt water?My 12" Dewalt from this spring hasn't screwed up yet.joe d

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   Guest_ | Jun 18, 2000 11:31pm | #6

   *Rick,I got the pleasure of trying out a batch of SCM saws for FHB last year (see issue 125).After doing the testing I chose the Makita 1013. I abuse it and do things that the instructions say not to. And it keeps working and stays in tune / adjustment.Mike

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   Guest_ | Jun 19, 2000 12:58am | #7

   *Rick,

   I read Mike's review and it was good. To bad you can't read it online though, that's why I gave you the JLC link. Maybe the powers that be can doing something about that in the future. . .If I had to give an opinion I'd say buy an Hitachi 8" if you can. If you were going to do just trim this saw is hard to beat. After 10 or so years of use I've never had a problem. I like my DeWalt 12" also, it's a good solid saw.But, my favorite saw is my 10" Makita SCM (LS1011 I think). It has no trouble cutting 2x12's in the morning and trim in the afternoon. From the picture you can see its gotten some use. . .

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   Guest_ | Jun 19, 2000 02:33pm | #8

   *Hi Mike,It was your article that helped me choose the Makita 1013 along with some other factors. I did have to make some minor adjustments to the fence; but, after that it has always been, and stayed accurate. Just wish they would have made the bevel scale a little larger

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   Guest_ | Jun 19, 2000 02:37pm | #9

   *Hi Joe,Good readin your posts again. Is your Makita LS1011 on a stand or is that a bench it 's sitting on? Can't really tell from the picture.

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   Guest_ | Jun 20, 2000 01:32am | #10

   *I think I'd go with the 1013 if given a choice. The dual tubes, I believe, add quite a bit of beef to the whole head assembly. I posted six months ago on my 1011 because it is now a rotting piece of junk in the backyard. We used it for four years or so, and somehow bent the tube assembly out of alignment. We used it for both rough and trim work, and I believe that carrying it improperly was probably the cause. It wasn't dropped or anything. That was one sweet saw while it lasted, but I'd still recommend spending the extra bucks and upgrading to the 1013. This isn't any slam on Makita, because I replaced it with a 1013--just a warning to those that have them.

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   Guest_ | Jun 20, 2000 02:40am | #11

   *Hi Frank,

   Its on top of my table saw in the shop. That was a picture I took when I was showing the cut for the rack and eaves moulding way back when. I used it to cut the angles. Oh, I didn't mention it before but, I really love my 15" Hitachi too. It was the second saw I even bought, right behind a 10" Ryobi that's not worth a mention. . .

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   Guest_ | Jun 20, 2000 05:13am | #12

   *Hi Joe, Here is my LS1013 on a portable stand that I built for it. The basic design of the stand came from Norm on the NYW. I changed some things around and added the drawer for accessories and a hook on each leg to hold my jigsaw when I use it to cope inside corners. I just mitre the inside corner then slide the moulding to where it just hangs over the end of the table. I then clamp it to the table with some spring clamps and then cope it. The table is 10' end to end. When folded up for transporting it is 6' and the legs are detachable. The saw just drops in and rests against some front and back supports. I have to admit that it is heavy to move around, but it sure works good and the price is sure right.

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   Guest_ | Jun 21, 2000 01:02am | #13

   *Frank,

   Heavy or not. . . Its one sweet stand. You did a great job. It looks like one that others might want to make.

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   Guest_ | Jun 21, 2000 04:22am | #14

   *Thanks Joe, If anybody is interested, I'd gladly give em plans.

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   Guest_ | Jun 21, 2000 05:34am | #15

   *I'm interested.I just plopped what I had in me pockets down for a 'slightly used' makita chop saw. Model LS1000.Ok, so it's a bit more than slightly used, it weighs enough to sink a battleship, and I have to fix it first. But it's mine now, and I want to give it a good bench.Thanks : )

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   Aaron_Rosenthal | Jun 21, 2000 07:55am | #16

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   I have a handyman business which means I throw things in the van and usually off-load again that night. I have a Hitachi 10" sliding compound and it is MUCH lighter than my buddy's Bosch. It cuts on both sides of the perpendicular. It saves me time.
   The other thing I like about it is when I went and looked at all the other saws with a dial run-out gauge there was a lot of play with every Makita, (we won't talk about Delta etc) and none with the Hitachi and WalDealt. I could not afford the DeWalt, and it was too cumbersome to set up and take down all the time. I love my Hitachi.

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   Guest_ | Jun 23, 2000 01:55am | #17

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   Guess I need to change my name to 'anybody'.

   LOL

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   Guest_ | Jun 23, 2000 05:02am | #18

   *Luka,Maybe if you send him an e-mail.....Rich Beckman

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   Guest_ | Jun 23, 2000 02:35pm | #19

   *Luka, I tried following your instructions to send you e-mail; however, I'm computer illiterate. Bet you don't recieve much e-mail.

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   Guest_ | Jun 23, 2000 05:38pm | #20

   *LOLSorry about that mdm. (Say, don't you run a movie studio ?)I'll send you an e-mail and you can just reply to it.And I thank you very much. : )BTW : My e-mail address, without the no spam is... [email protected]

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   Guest_ | Jun 24, 2000 02:37am | #21

   *MDM,Just wanted to say thanks for your response.: )If you want to make the drawings you suggested, that would be cool, some others here may want them. But don't go to the bother on my behalf. The measurements and excelent descriptions you gave me, along with the picture above will probably be enough for me to copy it. I really do appreciate it. Thanks again.

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   Guest_ | Jun 24, 2000 05:02am | #22

   *Joe; how would you compare the 15" Hitachi (which I really want) with the 12" Dewalt (which I have)? More accurate, or just a bit more capacity?

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   Guest_ | Jun 24, 2000 02:48pm | #23

   *Anytime Luka.

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   Guest_ | Jun 25, 2000 02:19pm | #24

   *Adrian,

   Well, the DeWalt is certainly lighter. Blades for the Dewalt cost less, the cost of one for the Hitachi is about $150.00 (100 tooth carb). The Hitachi doesn't have crown stops and the Dewalt does.The real difference is in the cut depth of the Hitachi, I can cut up to a 9" crown with it. That is, when held against the fence and table. The only problem you might have with the Hitachi is finding it. I believe they stopped producing it. You may be able to find one used.

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   Guest_ | Jun 26, 2000 02:36am | #25

   *Thanks for the reply Joe. I didn't realise they were discontinued; drat...9", eh?

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   Guest_ | Jun 26, 2000 06:19am | #27

   *Mike,I re-read your article prior to my purchase and found it very helpfull.joe d

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   Rick_B. | Jun 26, 2000 06:19am | #26

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   Am considering a purchase of a compound sliding saw for general trim work. Need something that will cut large crown profiles. I am evaluating the Dewalt 12" sliding, Bosch 10", Makita 10", or the Hitachi 10". I considered the 12" Makita but I don't want to take out a loan to buy it. I like the dual arm sliding saws for stability and holding their adjutments. Does anyone have any comments or recommendations with these saws? thanks.