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If I don't woodwork, do I need a table saw? Is the miter saw what I need? bryanska 10-21-2006
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Posted by Bob F on October 22, 2006, 4:06 am



>
> > Hi, I got a table saw as a gift. I'm debating returning it and getting
> > a miter saw.
> >
> > I don't woodwork or build furniture. Most of my work is construction:
> > building garden beds, finishing a basement next year, etc. If I needed
> > wood ripped, I'd probably get the guys at Home Depot to fire up that
> > big saw by the lumber.
> >
> > Wouldn't a miter saw be a better choice? I could chop things with the
> > table saw, I guess. And I don't really know all a table saw can do. But
> > I don't see myself building any jigs.
>
> The radial arm saw is very versatile.

I bought a radial arm saw as my first big tool, and have kicked
myself for it many times. I'd much rather have a table saw. (And
a miter saw on the side)

If the wood bounces on a radial saw, the cut goes too deep. On
a table saw it doesn't.

Bob



Posted by Charles Schuler on October 22, 2006, 4:42 pm



>
>>
>> > Hi, I got a table saw as a gift. I'm debating returning it and getting
>> > a miter saw.
>> >
>> > I don't woodwork or build furniture. Most of my work is construction:
>> > building garden beds, finishing a basement next year, etc. If I needed
>> > wood ripped, I'd probably get the guys at Home Depot to fire up that
>> > big saw by the lumber.
>> >
>> > Wouldn't a miter saw be a better choice? I could chop things with the
>> > table saw, I guess. And I don't really know all a table saw can do. But
>> > I don't see myself building any jigs.
>>
>> The radial arm saw is very versatile.
>
> I bought a radial arm saw as my first big tool, and have kicked
> myself for it many times. I'd much rather have a table saw. (And
> a miter saw on the side)
>
> If the wood bounces on a radial saw, the cut goes too deep. On
> a table saw it doesn't.

The OP said "Most of my work is construction." Table saws are not the best
choice. Of course, having all three saws would be the best (table, radial,
and miter).



Posted by HeyBub on October 21, 2006, 4:45 pm


bryanska wrote:
> Hi, I got a table saw as a gift. I'm debating returning it and getting
> a miter saw.
>
> I don't woodwork or build furniture. Most of my work is construction:
> building garden beds, finishing a basement next year, etc. If I needed
> wood ripped, I'd probably get the guys at Home Depot to fire up that
> big saw by the lumber.
>
> Wouldn't a miter saw be a better choice? I could chop things with the
> table saw, I guess. And I don't really know all a table saw can do.
> But I don't see myself building any jigs.

A radial arm saw can do everything a miter saw can do, and usually do it
more accurately.

Plus, a radial can rip (up to the depth of the arm).



Posted by Joseph Meehan on October 21, 2006, 9:12 pm


HeyBub wrote:
> bryanska wrote:
>> Hi, I got a table saw as a gift. I'm debating returning it and
>> getting a miter saw.
>>
>> I don't woodwork or build furniture. Most of my work is construction:
>> building garden beds, finishing a basement next year, etc. If I
>> needed wood ripped, I'd probably get the guys at Home Depot to fire
>> up that big saw by the lumber.
>>
>> Wouldn't a miter saw be a better choice? I could chop things with the
>> table saw, I guess. And I don't really know all a table saw can do.
>> But I don't see myself building any jigs.
>
> A radial arm saw can do everything a miter saw can do, and usually do
> it more accurately.
>
> Plus, a radial can rip (up to the depth of the arm).

I would agree, but I would also point out that they are generally more
expensive and almost always heavier and more difficult to move around the OP
appears to be talking about something he can take along on jobs and just
just stuff around the house. Frankly around the house I often bring out the
miter saw to the job rather than use the radial in the garage.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit



Posted by George on October 22, 2006, 9:01 am


Joseph Meehan wrote:
> HeyBub wrote:
>> bryanska wrote:
>>> Hi, I got a table saw as a gift. I'm debating returning it and
>>> getting a miter saw.
>>>
>>> I don't woodwork or build furniture. Most of my work is construction:
>>> building garden beds, finishing a basement next year, etc. If I
>>> needed wood ripped, I'd probably get the guys at Home Depot to fire
>>> up that big saw by the lumber.
>>>
>>> Wouldn't a miter saw be a better choice? I could chop things with the
>>> table saw, I guess. And I don't really know all a table saw can do.
>>> But I don't see myself building any jigs.
>> A radial arm saw can do everything a miter saw can do, and usually do
>> it more accurately.
>>
>> Plus, a radial can rip (up to the depth of the arm).
>
> I would agree, but I would also point out that they are generally more
> expensive and almost always heavier and more difficult to move around the OP
> appears to be talking about something he can take along on jobs and just
> just stuff around the house. Frankly around the house I often bring out the
> miter saw to the job rather than use the radial in the garage.
>

Thats why you don't even see them for sale anymore. I actually gave away
a 10" Craftsman last year for that reason. It is too heavy to move and
easy to knock out of adjustment.

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