I'm going to be putting up some 1X3 crown molding. I'm going to be making about 40 - 90 degree compound mitre corners. Someone told me I could do it on my table saw and I guess you could by tilting the blade and using the mitre gauge. I'm wondering if I should attempt this on my table saw or buy a compund mitre saw.
I'm not in the trades but I do do a fair bit of wood working latly working on my home. Becuase this is a tool which will probably sit in the garage with long periods of non use it is difficult for me to justify a $400.00+ pro mitre saw. I was at Sears and I saw a 10 inch (I think) compound mitre saw with laser guide for $199.00. I didn't catch the modle number. It is going on sale for $189.00 this weekend. This is an amount I feel comfortable with if it will make the job that much easier.
So the question is, will I butcher a lot of wood and pull all my hair out with the TS, or should I get the mitre saw? Also, as I'm sure the Craftsman is not the best saw in the world, is it an absolute piece of crap? Anoth alternative is to rent a very nice, top of the line mitre saw.
Any thoughts on this?
Greg