THANKS: Craftsman 7 1/4′ mitre saw
A few months back someone around here was touting this saw — small, light, etc.
I never buy Sears stuff, but because of the strong recommendation, I held my nose and shelled out $70, and it became the fourth mitre saw in the inventory.
You wouldn’t think that a CMS that cost half the price of a good CS would be any good, but surprise/surprise — it is a fine saw, and even comes equipped with a good blade.
Last week, I had to replace all the rotted moldings on a cupola, and I just hauled this thing up to the roof and did all the cutting/fitting right here.
So I’m up there cutting away, trying to remember the guy’s name who led me to this machine, and thinking about all the time and aggravation it was saving me from.
Whoever you are …………. many thanks.
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Interesting! It got good reviews there.
Like the portability angle; at 16 lbs it's only a little more than a Skil 77.
Forrest
Model No.? The link led me to Sears, but all I reqeived was:
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Thanks.
"I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul." Invictus, by Henley.
That's weird.I tried to reply to your other post, and that pic appeared in my reply box.********************************************************
"It is what we learn after we think we know it all, that counts."
John Wooden 1910-
The Case of the Invading Miter Saw
Glad to see it's not just me, lol
"I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul." Invictus, by Henley.
Found it:
Edit: That's odd, I pasted the pic in my reply, and it's there when I'm editing the reply, but when I post the reply, the pic goes up to the first post by nikkiwood.
Prosperoed again.
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m the captain of my soul." Invictus, by Henley.
Edited 7/16/2007 5:04 pm ET by NickNukeEm
I have the same saw, and feel the same. Don't use it all that often, but when I need to do smaller trim either on a scaffold or in a 4 story walk up, that's the tool to have. It's like carrying a circular saw.
Try this link
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Bench+Power+Tools&pid=00921180000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Miter+Saws&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes
Strange....... your link works fine, but the ones Nick and I put up wouldn't.********************************************************
"It is what we learn after we think we know it all, that counts."
John Wooden 1910-
I got the picture pasted over your text also.
Looks like you are saying it is a keeper. Is that right? You like?
I would also like a lightweight saw that is accurate and inexpensive.
Yep -- it's a keeper. to reiterate what I said in the first post (and then got obliterated):It is light (16 lbs), accurate, and comes with a good blade. The only thing I don't like is that it does not have a handle to move the table for the miter settings -- and you therefore have to drop the saw down (into cutting position), and use that handle to move the table right or left. But the saw is enormously convenient if you have just a few cuts, and don't want to drag your regular miter saw up stairs, etc. Last week I was replacing rotted moldings on a cupola, and I dragged the saw up on the roof for all the cutting/fitting -- which saved time and the aggravation of climbing up and down from the roof. Someone here recommended the saw some months ago, and I was just thanking him for the tip. Normally, I avoid Sears tools, but i held my nose, and shelled out the $70 -- ande I'm glad I did.********************************************************
"It is what we learn after we think we know it all, that counts."
John Wooden 1910-
Thanks
Thanks - just picked one up. Mine was $75 with tax. Ordered on the website, picked up at my local Sears, to avoid delivery charge.
"...an open mind is a powerful thing. The ability to listen to others is invaluable."
Jim Blodgett
The only complaint I have about the saw is that sliding the miter table back and forth is awkward and stiff. I'd be interested to know if you have the same problem with your saw. I lubed the rails with a silicone spray, and the best way I found is to use the handle to drop the saw down with the handle, and then move it.********************************************************
"It is what we learn after we think we know it all, that counts."
John Wooden 1910-
the best way I found is to use the handle to drop the saw down with the handle, and then move it.
Ditto. But mine works fine without the silicone. I'll remember that, if it does start to bind."...an open mind is a powerful thing. The ability to listen to others is invaluable."
Jim Blodgett