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Posted by PeterD on March 29, 2008, 9:25 am
wrote:
>Well, these are both good replies, from Darby and cm.
>
>I would use it to cut perhaps ten boards a year. I am not a carpenter, or
>much of a handyman. I have a circular saw that I use a few times a year,
>but I just find that I am not "handy" at using it to cut a perfectly
>straight line !! I am making some shelfs soon, and very simple items like
>that.
>
>Yes, I suspected it would be on the lower quality side........... but it
>might last me for 30 years, at ten boards a year. 5000 cuts as indicated
>by cm is amazing for a $99 saw !
>
>Thanks again, and I welcome further comments !!
>
>James
>
For occasional use it may be OK for your needs. Also check Sears, they
have some Craftsman non-sliding saws that may be better quality.
Just remember: you get what you pay for!
If you are not in a hurry, wait till spring. With the economy headed
down, construction work falling off, you will see some at flea markets
this summer as construction contractors start selling off their tools.
I've gotten some really good deals that way in the past. A used Makita
or other name brand will be an investment while the HF tool is just a
disposable purchase.
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