Mitre saw experiences

[Mark]

I would count cabinet making as a specialist activity and not really part of what an "average" DIY'er does.

Mark.

[Andy Hall]

Rubbish.

Fine furniture making might be a specialist activity of woodworking.

Making of cabinets, cupboards and carcasses are very much in the realm of "average" DIY.

For those without the skills, time or tools, these can be done by getting the materials cut at the DIY store and using plastic corner blocks. Somewhat naff, not accurate but functional.

For those with a little more of each, there is a circular saw and dowel joints.

For those with even more, there are table saws, sliding compound mitre saws and various forms of joint that can be milled.

Then one can get into door making using a router table and set of cutters, etc. etc.

Assuming that DIY is limited is a fallacy.

[Andy Hall]

Thirdly that they can achieve a better quality result than a professional because they are able to invest more time or have greater skill or commitment in a given area.

I don't have an unlimited budget and I certainly prioritise spending. However, I do like to produce a quality and repeatable result. Moreover, I use my sliding compound mitre saw quite a lot because of its versatility.

They are, but I don't consider that £400 is "much too pricy for DIY" It depends on one's definition of DIY, which was my point.

OK, so it becomes an availability of funds and priority issue. I'm fortunate that I do have funds for decent tools and appreciate the results that I can obtain. I can completely understand that others may not, but it is incorrect to suggest that something is too expensive for DIY.

That's fine. If the frequency of work suggests this as an acceptable solution then it was a good purchase.