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RE: Just the essentials or all the bells and whistles?
September 17, 2021 at 7:46 am
There needs to be a distinction made between high quality products and products that have a lot of features. You can buy a cheap standard miter saw at Lowes or a really well built one for 3X the price. You can also buy either miter saw as a sliding, dual-action, compound unit with a laser guide, dust collector, clamps and a chewing gum dispenser. So, cheap and simple or cheap and complex; or high quality simple or high quality complex are all options. I sprung for the extra features and boy am I glad I did. It makes the miter saw a badass tool.
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RE: Just the essentials or all the bells and whistles?
September 17, 2021 at 8:07 am
(September 17, 2021 at 7:46 am)Spongebob Wrote: There needs to be a distinction made between high quality products and products that have a lot of features. You can buy a cheap standard miter saw at Lowes or a really well built one for 3X the price. You can also buy either miter saw as a sliding, dual-action, compound unit with a laser guide, dust collector, clamps and a chewing gum dispenser. So, cheap and simple or cheap and complex; or high quality simple or high quality complex are all options. I sprung for the extra features and boy am I glad I did. It makes the miter saw a badass tool.
I bought a 10" compound miter saw. I can't cut a 2 X 6 all the way, I have to flip it over to finish the cut. Should have bought the 12" slider. Live and learn. I have 3 circular saws, though, so it's kind of moot.
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RE: Just the essentials or all the bells and whistles?
September 17, 2021 at 8:33 am
(September 17, 2021 at 8:07 am)Fireball Wrote: (September 17, 2021 at 7:46 am)Spongebob Wrote: There needs to be a distinction made between high quality products and products that have a lot of features. You can buy a cheap standard miter saw at Lowes or a really well built one for 3X the price. You can also buy either miter saw as a sliding, dual-action, compound unit with a laser guide, dust collector, clamps and a chewing gum dispenser. So, cheap and simple or cheap and complex; or high quality simple or high quality complex are all options. I sprung for the extra features and boy am I glad I did. It makes the miter saw a badass tool.
I bought a 10" compound miter saw. I can't cut a 2 X 6 all the way, I have to flip it over to finish the cut. Should have bought the 12" slider. Live and learn. I have 3 circular saws, though, so it's kind of moot.
That's exactly why I wanted the slider. When cutting angles the problem is more pronounced. If I'm cutting anything wider than a 2 X 4 at an angle, I really need the slider. You don't want to cut an angle by flipping it over; too difficult to get it straight. And the blade size is not that important until you get to really thick lumber. A slider actually compensates for a smaller blade. So a 10" slide does more than a 12" standard.
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RE: Just the essentials or all the bells and whistles?
September 17, 2021 at 8:40 am
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(September 17, 2021 at 8:33 am)Spongebob Wrote: (September 17, 2021 at 8:07 am)Fireball Wrote: I bought a 10" compound miter saw. I can't cut a 2 X 6 all the way, I have to flip it over to finish the cut. Should have bought the 12" slider. Live and learn. I have 3 circular saws, though, so it's kind of moot.
That's exactly why I wanted the slider. When cutting angles the problem is more pronounced. If I'm cutting anything wider than a 2 X 4 at an angle, I really need the slider. You don't want to cut an angle by flipping it over; too difficult to get it straight. And the blade size is not that important until you get to really thick lumber. A slider actually compensates for a smaller blade. So a 10" slide does more than a 12" standard.
Does a 12 inch slider make chairs exist?
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RE: Just the essentials or all the bells and whistles?
September 17, 2021 at 8:57 am
(September 17, 2021 at 8:40 am)brewer Wrote: (September 17, 2021 at 8:33 am)Spongebob Wrote: That's exactly why I wanted the slider. When cutting angles the problem is more pronounced. If I'm cutting anything wider than a 2 X 4 at an angle, I really need the slider. You don't want to cut an angle by flipping it over; too difficult to get it straight. And the blade size is not that important until you get to really thick lumber. A slider actually compensates for a smaller blade. So a 10" slide does more than a 12" standard.
Does a 12 inch slider make chairs exist?
I think you need a lathe for that.
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RE: Just the essentials or all the bells and whistles?
September 17, 2021 at 9:10 am
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RE: Just the essentials or all the bells and whistles?
September 17, 2021 at 10:25 am
(September 17, 2021 at 6:33 am)onlinebiker Wrote: Our Kenmiore does the same -
But....
There is a control setup button.that allows you to mute the sound....
I found the setup menu (hold this button down for 5 seconds, toggle the other button and so on), but it defaults back to obnoxious when the power blips, which is too often on a coop. I took the beeper out of my truck. I might do the same with the microwave.
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RE: Just the essentials or all the bells and whistles?
September 17, 2021 at 11:09 am
(September 17, 2021 at 6:49 am)░I░G░N░O░R░A░M░U░S ░ Wrote: Tools, I've broken too many "Dewalt" to care any more... I buy cheapo for a third of the price and replace them as needed.
I had a Dewalt cordless drill just die on me - probably it was some "feature" like a "replace the damn brushes" sensor. After tinkering with it and not being able to revive it, I just switched to my corded drill.
Recently I took my Makita jigsaw for service. It cost a bit, but cheaper than buying another one, and now it purrs happily along once more.
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RE: Just the essentials or all the bells and whistles?
September 17, 2021 at 11:12 am
I do so little DIY with tools that I buy cheap tools because I'll only use them a time or two. My magnetic screwdrivers for working on computers is another matter.
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RE: Just the essentials or all the bells and whistles?
September 17, 2021 at 11:35 am
The difference between "good enough" and "nothing but the best" for me is about pride of ownership and enjoyment.
If it is something I enjoy, I want the best. If it is something I just need for living, I don't care if it is the cheapest available.
I put value in my hobbies, particularly astronomy, and I can now afford the best, so I am buying it. The enjoyment I get from that is immense. But I'll happily wear cheap clothes - I just don't take pride in fashion.
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