How to Align a Table Saw Fence
Written by drbob on January 23, 2012 – 6:41 pm -In order for your table saw to work as well as it should it's really important that the rib fence and the saw blade are perfectly parallel to each other. Now my technique for this is I'm assuming that you've got the blade and the miter gauge slots are already parallel. Then the easiest way to check your fence is to make the fence also parallel to the slots. So here's the way I'm going to do this. I'm going to slide my fence over until the face of the fence is even with the miter gauge slot and lock it down and I'm not looking at it. I'm feeling it. My fingers in this case will tell me more than my eyes will. So I'm feeling that, that I'm going to feel it all the way to the back and if they're even in the front, in order to be parallel of course,... more
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Milwaukee 6394-21 judged the best corded circular saw
Written by drbob on October 29, 2011 – 12:25 pm -Reviews praise the 7.25-inch Milwaukee 6394-21 circular saw for smooth, accurate cuts, easy adjustments, excellent balance and comfort. It has an electric brake for safety, a Quik-Lok cord attachment and onboard blade-wrench storage. The Tilt-Lok handle adjusts to keep the saw balanced, and a front handle provides extra control. The 10-pound Milwaukee saw can bevel to 50 degrees, useful in many remodeling and construction projects. It carries a five-year warranty. Details Description Features Reviews Milwaukee 6394-21 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw List Price: $304.00 Sale Price: $160.49 You save: $143.51 (47%) Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 5 new from $160.49 3... more
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Makita BSS610 LXT judged the best cordless circular saw
Written by drbob on October 29, 2011 – 12:21 pm -Reviews recommend this light 7.1-pound Makita circular saw for comfort, safety and convenience. The 18-volt lithium-ion batteries recharge in 45 minutes and hold their charge a long time between uses. The saw has a laser guide and dual LED lights, plus a dust blower to clear the cutting line. The 6.5-inch blade can cut 2X lumber even at a 45-degree bevel, and the saw comes with a 3-year warranty. Details Description Features Reviews Makita BSS610 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 6-1/2-Inch Circular Saw Kit List Price: $598.00 Sale Price: $315.00 You save: $283.00 (47%) Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 9 new from $315.00 1 used from $283.50 Description LXT... more
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Best cordless jigsaw overall: Makita LXT BJV180
Written by drbob on October 29, 2011 – 12:14 pm -Cordless jigsaws are convenient, but the best models are more expensive than a corded jigsaw. Reviews praise the lithium-ion-powered 18-volt Makita cordless jigsaw for its 6.1-pound weight and fine ergonomics, along with a long runtime, an LED light and a 25-minute charger. Lithium-ion batteries are light, compact and environmentally friendly. They also hold a charge longer between uses – up to five times longer than NiMH or Ni-Cad batteries. The jigsaw warranty is for three years, and the battery is covered for one year. Details Description Features Reviews Makita Bare-Tool BJV180Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Jig Saw List Price: $718.00 Sale Price: $185.00 You save: $533.00 (74%) Eligible for free... more
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Best hybrid table saw: Steel City 35900
Written by drbob on October 29, 2011 – 11:04 am -http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41MI6dbHHCL._SL500_AA300_.jpg Steel City makes the first hybrid saws to incorporate a true riving knife plus a heavy granite table top that's more stable than cast iron. This saw keeps all the features that reviews praise in earlier Steel City table saws, like a tool-free blade guard and excellent dust control. Reviews also praise it for ease in cutting sheet stock. This 1.75-horsepower saw could easily be the centerpiece of a workshop devoted to precision woodworking. The saw carries a five-year warranty, with 10 years on the granite top. It's also available with a precision-machined top as the 35900 (*Est. $1,250). Details Features Reviews Steel City Tool Works 35990C 10-Inch Contractor Table... more
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DeWalt DW716 selected the best 12-inch compound miter saw
Written by drbob on October 29, 2011 – 10:12 am -If you need a larger miter saw, reviewers say the DeWalt DW716 provides excellent cutting capacity; with some tweaking, it can even crosscut a 2-by-10 board. Vertical capacity for baseboard and crown molding is also outstanding. Reviews praise this top-rated saw's build quality, performance and convenience. It's a double-bevel miter saw, which helps save time as well. A three-year warranty is standard, and a laser guide is available as an optional accessory. Details Description Features Reviews DEWALT DW716 15 Amp 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw List Price: $724.59 Sale Price: Too low to display Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 16 new from Too low to display 3... more
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Best 10-inch Sliding Miter Saw: Makita LS1016L
Written by drbob on October 29, 2011 – 10:05 am -Experts say that sliding miter saws are the "sweet spot" in terms of miter saw sizes and types, with ample capacity for most users. This award-winning Makita miter saw makes smooth cuts on up to a 2-by-12 board, but its four-rail system makes it more compact than most 10-inch sliders. Admittedly the Makita doesn't meet the level of precision and features of the highly-regarded but pricey Festool Kapex KS 120 (*Est. $1,300), but comparison tests find the Makita is very competitive in terms of performance and ease of use. Its soft-start motor with electronic speed control handles thick hardwoods well, and the adjustable laser guide has a separate power switch. Warranty coverage is for one year. Details Description Features Reviews Makita... more
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Ridgid MS1065LZA selected the best 10-inch miter saw
Written by drbob on October 29, 2011 – 9:51 am -This Ridgid compound miter saw has an adjustable laser -- a feature missing on the cheaper Craftsman 10-inch miter saw above. Reviews praise the Ridgid miter saw's accuracy and ease of use, with nice little extras like a fence you can mark on (and erase) for consistent cuts. After registration, the Ridgid miter saw has a lifetime warranty. Reviews praise the Ridgid MS1065LZA as the best value among 10-inch compound miter saws, which can cut up to two-by-six lumber. Reviews like the all-metal build and lifetime warranty, and say this miter saw has excellent accuracy, fit and finish, as well as user-friendly features such as an erasable fence. This newest version has an adjustable laser, and like the earlier Ridgid MS1065LZ, bevels and miters... more
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Consumer Reports Buying Advice: Miter Saws
Written by drbob on October 29, 2011 – 9:43 am -If you’ve ever sawed molding or flooring by hand, you know how hard it can be to eyeball angles and keep a firm grip on the job. Portable miter and table saws are trimming away more of that guesswork and elbow grease as they move from contractors to homeowners. We focused our tests on compound miter saws and table saws with 10-inch blades, a common size large enough for most projects. Compound miter saws let you adjust the blade’s crosscut angle as well as its downward angle, or bevel, before you lower it to the wood. Sliding versions can handle wider lumber by letting you also push the blade inward. More models now project a bright red laser line to help you line up your cut. Need to rip-cut a length of shelving or trim a door? Portable... more
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Best Cordless Circular Saw: Makita BSS610 LXT
Written by drbob on July 24, 2010 – 10:09 pm -Best Cordless Circular Saw: Makita BSS610 LXT Based on reviews from Tools of the Trade, HGTVPro.com, Fine Homebuilding, Popular Woodworking, The Power Tool Geek and Amazon.com, reviewers at ConsumerSearch.com conclude the Makita BSS610 LXT is the best cordless circular saw. Below are their results. Reviews recommend this light 7.1-pound Makita circular saw for comfort, safety and convenience. The 18-volt lithium-ion batteries recharge in 45 minutes and hold their charge a long time between uses. The saw has a laserguide and dual LED lights, plus a dust blower to clear the cutting line. The 6.5-inch blade can cut 2X lumber even at a 45-degree bevel, and the saw comes with a 3-year warranty. Reviewers recommend the Makita BSS610 LXT as the best... more
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