I've noticed that the slider (often) consists of two bars. I've seen them side-by-side on some models, and one-atop-the-other on other models. I'd expect the side-by-side design to have a lot less sideways play. Does anyone have experience with both types to confirm this?
Mark
I was wondering the same thing. Glad you asked.
Max
"redbelly" wrote
It hadn't occurred to me to consider different blades. How many different tasks could one do with a *miter* saw?
Max
I was thinking more of cutting different materials with it. If you're just going to cut wood, and never plastic, aluminum, or steel, then probably one blade would suit you.
Mark
I have a chop saw for steel. And a power hack saw. And a cutting torch. Can't say for sure that I would never want to cut plastic or aluminum. Hmmm.
Max
I don't have a slider, so I pretty much use a "general purpose" blade on it..
Comparing a slider to a RAS, however, I'd want both a cross cut and plywood blade, I think..
I use crosscut, rip, dado and plywood blades on the RAS, so would you use the same on a CMS with a slider?
mac
Please remove splinters before emailing
No. You don't need a rip and can't use a dado. The arbor isn't long enough.
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